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Underrated album: Sonics AND Music
Best music/recording I've ever heard seems to have no name. It just says Norman Blake, Tut Taylor, Sam Bush, Butch Robbins, Vassar Clements, David Holland, Jethro Burns. Then, at the bottom- HDS 701Distributed by Flying Fish Records, 1975  
Recommnedation for the BEST SOUNDING integrated amp up to $3500
Tough to find, but Musical Fidelity Tri Vista 300 gave me 15 years of serious smiles. I just had it re--tubed and capped and I'm expecting it to out-live me. To my ears, a just right balance of punch and finesse. The Musical Fidelity line of newer... 
Song (or music) you want played at your funeral.
We'll Meet Again - Lars EdroganSong of Bernadette - Jennifer Warnes 
Best song for immediate impact when presenting or testing?
Diamonds on the soles of her shoes - Paul SimonPeel me a grape - Diana KrallOn the way home- Neil Young Massey Hallanything by Lyle LovettFactory Girl - Stones 
Need speaker suggestion for a larger room!
I also loved the Ascent, and with upgrade itch, bought the Martin Logan ESL 11. They are very impressive, but overwhelmed my room. If you have a large enough room and already like stats, they will give you a powerful, clean, articulate sound, with... 
Integrated Amplifier
I was glad to see Musical Fidelity on your list. I've been in love with my Tri Vista 300 for so many years. It has that perfect balance of power and finesse, regardless of speaker load. I don't know about the current options...because I'm never in... 
Cover songs that are better than the originals.
Obviously, (but maybe not) the greatest cover was Jimi Hendrix- "All Along the Watchtower".