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How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
Geez Krazeeyk, nice choices right out of the gate. Maybe you should give us advise. Heard the speakers and like them especially the base and mids. Can't say much about the match. I have experience w/ Rotel and its good bang for buck. sdcampbell se... 
If You Could Only Keep 3-CD's LP's , Which Ones?
Well, right after I pick out my three favs I'm going to choose between my children too! I agree, nice to see choices, good food for thought... but this is an evil thread and despite trying, I can't answer it. Sincerely, I remain 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
Sean: meant no offense. The last sentence in the paragraph where I commented on spending 1500 on speakers was "unless you get some really exceptional deal/value out of proportion to what you spend." Obviously, if you get a 5k pair of great speaker... 
Any good audio book suggestions ???
Dickason's Cookbook on Speakers gets a second nomination. It's a must and the new 6th edition is the best 35 bucks you can spend on the subject, IMHO. Menno Van der Veens' "Modern High End Valve Amplifiers" if you like tubes. 
Do the Audio gods shine upon you?
My God Yes! The beauty of it is they fit in my ice cube try. I freeze all 14 of mine at once and am able to keep one set in the frig at all times ready for serious listening.Sincerely, I remain 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
-IMHO-I'll add a few more things to be filled in by some of the other regular folks here who have more cards in their deck than I do.( mylife: Sometimes I feel like I'm playing solitare with a deck with all the aces missing)Avoid Retail Prices: A ... 
Bryston B60 - Is it worth it?
Agree w/ above. Heard nothing but nice things about the B60. Especially in a room that size. NAD 370 is nice too. One for sale under 500 at audiogon now. 
Girl diagnoses & solves mechanical problem
I'd love to hit the beach but it's winter here. I'm going skating -X-country skiing... love that too... my wife is a former NCAA skier ( a good one!) and you know what.. I can barely keep up.. except when she feels sorry for me.What comes around g... 
Girl diagnoses & solves mechanical problem
Well, I don't think most of us men need a woman to appear stupid to feel good about ourselves. This is a good thing because most of the female types around this site seem to be able to hold their own.I remain, 
Girl diagnoses & solves mechanical problem
Well, I don't think most of us men need a woman to appear stupid to feel good about ourselves. This is a good thing because most of the female types around this site seem to be able to hold their own.I remain, 
Do you drink when you listen?
Well, I tried to join the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society w/ sdcampbell but couldn't make the cut. I joined the local Old Milwaukee Club instead. No limited edition stuff but we get volume discounts on cans. Not bad either if anyone is interested.... ... 
Do you drink when you listen?
Well, I tried to join the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society w/ sdcampbell but couldn't make the cut. I joined the local Old Milwaukee Club instead. No limited edition stuff but we get volume discounts on cans. Not bad either if anyone is interested.... ... 
Got a melody running around in your head?
Sadness came to my room,Gave me rot gut whiskeyand lit a cigarette.Danced around and saidAre we having fun yet?Greg BrownListened to it yesterday and it's still there.Sincerely, I remain 
Why Doesn't Contemporary Jazz Get Any Respect?
Nice post Lngbruno. Best if we are slow to label good performers like some listed above (Frisell, Brecker, Metheny ect). Really hate to label Joe Pass other than as great. I second the idea to listen to Joe and suggest his "Virtuoso" album. Its a ... 
How much money do you want to waste?
Hearhere: You continue the Jlambrick heresy! (See post above) Our position has been stated clearly to those with ears to hear. Are you misnamed? The Audiophilic Dialogue is not for beginners! To a rational person our discussion may appear as simpl...