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Favorite song to demo or test drive speakers?
@jjss49  Thank you! Much appreciated. The folks I burned on the disk are outstanding and (most) were really well recorded.  I sometimes break out the disk and just play it for my enjoyment.  
Share MYSTICAL, HAUNTING songs
Hmmmm… surprised I didn’t see… Neil Young - After the Gold Rush Yes - Your Move (A radio station used to play these back to back so much, I thought it was the same song!)   I’ll also add: Cassandra Wilson - Solomon Sang Boz Scaggs - Vanishi... 
What are your favorite recordings that sound best to you?
Shirley Horn - The Music That Makes Me Dance. Breathtakingly executed in production and performance. Cassandra Wilson - New Moon Daughter. Again, excellent performances and sound quality.  
Bad recordings and high end audio
After purchasing a new component, I employ what I call the “crap” test as seen in the following post on another forum.https://db.audioasylum.com/mhtml/m.html?forum=amp&n=103667&highlight=Crap+test+DeeCee&r=...The follow up thread comme... 
Loudest Sound Ever?
Me. After reading the prices of high end gear… 
Looking for an amp that punches way about its weight and I can grow with
I also say go with Odyssey. I've had mine for just under a year and find it has a HUGE bang per buck.Good luck on your audio "odyssey"! (Sorry, couldn't resist) 
What Are Your Reference Discs? or Specific Reference Tracks
I'm not sure that reference is the proper term; I burned a CD that use a collection of tunes I like and I'm well familiar with that allow me to note certain aspects of a system that I audition (ambience, soundstage, detail, bass, etc.)Most are not... 
Update on Audiogon Member Almarg
So sorry to hear of this news. May Al & his family be blessed & supported in these trying times. 
Favorite song to demo or test drive speakers?
I burned the following on CD for auditioning systems since I know the tunes well and it tests various aspects I’m interested in...Shirley Horn - The Music That Makes Me DanceRebecca Pidgeon - Spanish HarlemMichael Franks - Dragonfly SummerDianne R... 
Best small, desktop speakers, $500 or under (new or used)
I also recommend Audioengine 2+ speakers for true desktop use. Really nice performance for an inexpensive price. Heck, I even got out of my "speakers should be heard and not seen" mode and bought the red ones (really attractive!) 
Looking into speaker upgrade/change?
I agree with @adg101; I own the Aerial Model 7s (the original series) and it requires at the very *minimum* 100W/channel. I heard competent drive from BAT tube amps (60W), however it was in a fairly small room.I suggest either getting a more power... 
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Best songs to test speakers
I find it best to listen to a variety of music that is well recorded, well listened favorites. I burned a CD that I used (and continue to use) for auditions. Some show soundstaging, others impact, etc.I left out classical even though I own a numbe... 
bookshelf speakers to replace my Maggies
Mini Maggies?https://www.magnepan.com/model_mini_maggie 
R.I.P: Rest In Peace Roy Johnson, Green Mountain Audio's Genius
Sorry to hear of this sad news! I knew he had been ill for some time but didn't know it was this serious.I'll never forget how he attempted to help me address the (then) severe room problems I had for 45 minutes despite the slim chances of making ...