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Your First Concert was.....
REO Speedwagon. Chrysler Arena, Ann Arbor MI, 1981. The 16 year old me was amazed! 
Best inexpensive sub for Maggie MMG's ?
I had good luck with Hsu subs when I owned MMG's. I just saw one for sale on here for $250ish, it appears to have been sold. REL is also a good choice, but a little more expensive. 
Best amplifier for klipsch heresy 3 speakers.
I've enjoyed Musical Fidelity integrated amps with my Klipsch Forte's. Deep tight bass, nice mids and detailed, but not bright highs. 
Squeezebox Server work with latest Apple OS?
Can't say the same for my older version of Office or Print Shop. : ( 
Squeezebox Server work with latest Apple OS?
I just upgraded to Mountain Lion last week and the switch was seemless. I'm also using Squeezbox Server->iTunes->Squeezebox 3 with Bolder mods. 
Speakers to pair with a Red Wine Audio Sig 15
How about a pair of Klipsch? Cornwalls, Fortes, etc. Replace the tweeter diaphragms (SUPER easy) with the Crites Ti diaphragm and the crossovers with the Crites replacements and you'll have a very smooth, very dynamic, very efficient speaker, for ... 
Sub? Can't Decide
I use to own a Hsu and thought it was a very good sub for the money. Don't know anything about the other two. 
How to get the impact of a live concert?
I have heard fewer systems that at moderate volumes get a lot closer to the feeling created (for example) by a live kick drum and snare, and which as a result allow the bass playing on the music to be much more realistically in synch (groove) with... 
How to get the impact of a live concert?
Again, I'm not talking about volume. I'm talking about the impact, dynamics, feeling, whatever you want to call it. For me, that's more import to making the music sound live, than throwing a huge soundstage or getting every note exactly right. Tha... 
USB DAC/Preamp Suggestions $1k to $2k
I would second the Bel Canto DAC 3. I tried many DACs up to about $2k (used) and stayed with the Bel Canto. 
frequency range for instrument vs speaker
FWIW, I'll share my experience on this.I once heard a demo at a local shop. It was a recording of an acoustic guitar. Nothing else. Don't remember exactly what speakers I was listening to. I listened for a while, it sounded very nice. The dealer t... 
Audiogon sellers, please stop and read this thread
If you've got the time and a sense of humor, you could do what this ebay seller did.www.zug.com/pranks/powerbook/ 
Modded SB2 or SB touch?
I've got a Bolder modded SB3, and I run the digital out thru a DAC. I recently bought a Touch to try out. I also ran it thru my DAC. My plan was to sell the SB3 and then at some point, get the touch modded by Bolder. Well, the modded SB3 was SO mu... 
Logitech Squeezebox sound compared to CD Player
12-09-11: MapmanThe things I read that might make a predictable difference is choice of ic out, and nothing shocking there and maybe power supply but I would not expect much difference from that.Mapman, I would suggest you give an upgraded, non-sw... 
Need Help Choosing Good Value Used Speaker $2,000
I'd also consider the Gallo Reference 3.1