dayglow

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12.12.12 concert
Kayne West can keep going west until he's between LA and Honolulu! 
Big, big room -- which 10-20k speakers?
I agree with a horn speaker system or large Tannoys. Another possibility is the Jamo R909 that is moderately efficient. I know it needs a big room and would benefit with more power and current, but you probably could get by with the Luxman dependi... 
Budget system for Rock and dance Music?
New Klipsch RF-82($1200)retail and a used Denon DRA-CX3($500-$600). With a discount on the Klipsch $1500 is possible. 
Why no as many post about music vs equipment......
Coffee1-I hope your making a poor attempt at satire! 
Best reasonably priced classic hi-end tuner
Onkyo-T9090-the mk.2 version has a remote. Not sure which model has the better sound. 
What is your favorite 1 hit wonder from the 70's?
Noticed not one mention of You Light Up My Life by Debbie Boone. Other religious based songs include Day By Day-Godspell(Robin Lamont)and Hand In The Hand-Ocean. Mr.Greenbaum wasn't the only one to cash in on the Jesus craze! 
JBL lovers
The JBL L110 was the first audiophile speaker I had ever heard. I was blown away with the sound quality but this speaker($800?)was out of reach for a 15 year old. Probably went to Tech HiFi 3 or 4 times just to listen(lol). A couple years later I ... 
Affordable SS amp that has tube characteristics
B&K 200.1(monoblocks)Classe-CAM-350(monoblocks)BEL-1001 mk.V(bridged) 
Equipment you just must get if you can
Infinity-IRS-Omega! 
What deserves more attention on Audiogon?
Atohm-Focus Audio-KEF-Lenehan Audio-Martin Logan and many Italian made electronics/speakers! 
Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following
IMO they sound good with a variety of electronics. It's harder to make a Harbeth sound bad then good. 
Starting from Scratch -Please Help Pick 1 out of 3
Group #1 gets my vote! I would also consider a Coincident-Super Victory 2 loudspeaker. 
neutrality vs musicality
IMO it's possible to achieve both even with a modest system. If you can get the tonality and timbre of either voice or an acoustic instrument right you have neutrality that is musical. Male vocals are a good test for mid-upper bass colorations. If... 
THIEL CS2.7
Great review! Was there any midrange shout or glare when the volume increased? During your demo did you feel any lack of engagement with the music? 
Your Top 5 Favorite Power Ballads
Sebrof-Sister Christian good call! Here's 5 more that are great songs that classic rock/retro radio has forgotten...Fire And Ice-Pat BenatarScreaming In The Night-KrokusWhen The Night Comes Down-Judas PriestThat Time Of Year-Vinnie Vincent Invasio...