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Integrated for Harbeth Small Room System
Can second the posting about the Leben 300. Very musical. Heard it in a NYC store and was very impressed with it powering DeVores. I also like Almarro from Japan. Their entry level amps are amazing, especially the 318, for price/performance. 
Integrated for Harbeth Small Room System
Luxman N100 tube or their 550 solid state.I sold my LFD because both run circles around this. 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
So many across so many genres:Alternative: Dave Mathews "Busted Stuff", Liz Phair "Exile in Guyville", Pavement "Crooked Rain", R.E.M. "Life's Rich Pageant", The Replacements "Let It Be",Americana: Calexico "Feast of Wire", Dave Alvin "Ashgrove", ... 
Luxman L505u . . . why not?
You should have the freedom to buy any product in any country, based on the strength of that currency against yours. Why not buy at the country of origin? I believe this the free market principle. 
Been listening to The Beatles ...
Mono on Rubber is amazing. Somewhat disappointed with the White album, does not sound "integrated" and "organic" like the earlier albums, although like many of Paul's songs on it, including Mother Natures Son and Honey Pie. Very weird little ditti... 
Neil Young remasters
Love On the Beach. Essential and often overlooked. 
Need some slow electric guitar
New guitar-based music for 2009: Alternative music: like the new Pearl Jam, Rancid, Sonic Youth; Alternativo: Rodrigo y Gabriela; Americana: M.Ward, Neko Case, Wilco;British: Richard Hawley;Canadian: Anjulie;French: Phoenix;Indie: The Donkeys, Hop... 
Scotch? No thanks. Whats the best Vodka.?
Titos from Austin TX. At $14 a bottle, it rocks. I love Hanger One's flavored ones. 
receiver
Luxman. They have a complete line of tube and solid state amps. Just did a major shoot-out and think these are the bee's knees for musicality. Had the best from NAD M series and LFD, not even in the same league. 
Neat Acoustics Ultimatum MF series
Nice quality speakers--great price/performance; great bass for English speakers--more pronounced versus neutral in the mids and highs; play some genres like acoustic and rock very well.Very little or no presence in the USA and would not recommend ... 
Luxman L505u . . . why not?
I auditioned both. You need to carefully match the 550 with speakers. It perfers the more efficient English speakers. 
Luxman L505u . . . why not?
Leben is incredible, as well as Almarro. I love the N100 Neoclassical by Luxman. 
ATC Speakers...Do you use them with Grill On/Off
I use the silver Chord cables. 
How often do you get a chance to see live music
In my day, once or twice a week. Now more selective--mostly up and coming bands in small venues. With that said, just saw The Crocodiles in NY and will go to the Coachhouse tonight in So Cal. Saw a great new band called the Throwdowns in Maui last... 
All Things Must Pass
Love this album. Can recommend this with Paul's "Ram". Both Beatles sound relieved to be out of the band and enjoying playing again.