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"Power hungry" speakers
I believe the motor magnet affects efficiency.The stronger the magnet, the louder the speaker will play with x amount of power.The size of the drivers is also a factor. Tiny drivers cannot move enough air (to go loud) with average power. 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
And here's to all the strong onesWho don't care if they winThe kind I'll never see againSteve Winwood/Arc of a Diver/Slowdown Sundown 
Minimalist companies: 47 labs, Scott Nixon,Decware
Reference 3A for speakers.Cain&Cain for speakers.Pass Labs for amps.Brown Electronic Labs for amps.Harmonic Technology for wire. 
Best of your best - Your Top 25
I dwell in Las Vegas, NV.I'll have to think about this one... 
Bob Dylan: What do you folks thing about this?
I remember a radio spoof of Dylan in the 1970 time frame.Someone (Firesign Theater?) had him selling his "Greatest Hits" album on radio.After the pitch, he signed off with "Well, It's time for my boot-heels to be wanderin'..." 
Speakers for extremely close listening
I'm using some KEF HT-2001 alumi-pod speakers driven byan Almarro A205A 5-watt integrated amp.Source is a Philips DVD-963SA.This is working extremely well for listening at the computer.Drop a note if you want to see a picture.Ken 
Who Was Your Favorite One Hit Wonder
El Debarge - Rythm Of The Night -Can't think about this song without a "Miami Vice" association. A great little tune! 
SACD 2
What is the title of the original post?I missed it and would like to read it...Thanks! 
Vinyl playback is still a secret
I've got tons (well, lots) of audiophile vinyl that I never use. I spent heavy money on this stuff and can't see giving it away (yeah, you LOVE vinyl but only at bargain basement prices).I'll hold on to it until prices start going up or until hi-d... 
Help: my phono preamp is blowing away my linestage
Consider trading the Io for the Janus (preamp w/phono). 
Who Was Your Favorite One Hit Wonder
JRD351: "And if you've warped your life trying to reach your goal, you'll get a lot more cash with a little bit of soul..." 
Who Was Your Favorite One Hit Wonder
Polk Salad Annie - Tony Joe White ("everybody said it was a shame, that your Mama's been workin' on the chain gang"...)Louie, Louie - Kingsmen (Name of our neighborhood gang)Louie, Lou-I - StoriesI'll Keep Holding On - Simply Red (one of the few s... 
Who Was Your Favorite One Hit Wonder
Since we're fessing up, I'll have to mention Sam the Sham's other "hit": "Don't Fool With Fu Man Chu".Vortex: Didn't I see you at peace-stock walking around in a purple haze? More vintage psychedelia: "Pretty Ballerina" - The Left Banke 
Who Was Your Favorite One Hit Wonder
Duran Duran - Hungry Like the Wolf 
Who Was Your Favorite One Hit Wonder
Dirty Water - Standells