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What's your favorite lyric from a song?
I know you don't know meBut I'd dig your companyDon't want to be alone tonightYou can trust me girl -you'll be alrightLooked at me with big brown eyesShe said "yes" to my surpriseAnd now I call her in the morningAnd I see her every nightI see her ... 
Best Rock Video - Sound Quality and Content
I like that Chili Peppers vid with the dreamlike quality (where the bass player is playing some telephone wires, etc.). This is great work.I also like the No Doubt where they're riding the jet skis.Pretty Gwen can twist my throttle any day! 
What are best speakers for low powered tube amps?
For your budget, you could go with Cain&Cain BEN doubles (unless Mr. Cain has fallen victim to the rampant greed infecting the high-end currently. At the last CES, the doubles were around $8,000/pr).IMO, the Cain speakers simply trounce the Av... 
Who's the best blues harp player.
-Walter Horton (on the album: "Johnny Winter"),-Whomever played on "Must Have Done Somebody Wrong" Allmans/Filmore East-Whomever plays for the 'Stones (Jagger?) particularly "Midnight Rambler"-Whomever plays for Zepplin (Zep-II, "Bring it on Home"... 
What is "west coast sound"
It used to mean: Jefferson Airplane; Doors; Greatful Dead; Quicksilver Messenger service.Don't know what it means these days.The Geezer 
"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).