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Clint Eastwood's HiFi
Does anyone recognize the album covers?? 
Most musical integrated amp you have heard?
Another vote for Naim. I have had the Nait 5i-2 for 18 months now, loved it from day 1 and it keeps getting better! I'm astounded. 
Smallest speakers that ROCK
When I was auditioning speakers I was very impressed by the rock-ocity of the Dali Ikon 6 speakers. I listened to Ushers, Dynaudios, Vienna Acoustics, B&W's, Sonus Fabers and Maggies. 
Rolling Stone top 100 Guitarists - Howe/Van Halen
Clapton. Badge. Brilliant. 
grilles on or off the speakers??
I have Vienna Acoustic Bach Baby Grand speakers and after six months of listening without grilles, I put them back on. They stage a little more precisely, bass goes deeper and is more controlled, but mostly they seem more balanced top-to-bottom. A... 
Awesome vinyl collection in May 09 Elle Decoration
I agree that it is not impossible, but submit to you that it is improbable that the owner uses the Castiglioni-designed music system. I suspect that the magazine art director found the owner living in the loft with the shelving and the vinyl colle... 
How is your power bill?
Thank you for this thread. My power bill averages $30.00 a month. I occasionally consider adding tube electronics, mostly because I like to fiddle around with things. I had never thought about power usage and cost before. I hate paying monthly bil... 
Best sounding Beethoven symphony LPs
I'm very fond of my Von Karajan, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra 7th Symphony, DGG 2531 107. I think the detail is amazing. In fact I listened to it late last night through headphones and again this morning through my speakers after hearing the 7th ... 
Surprising Backing Bands
"Basketball Jones" Cheech & Chong: (No contest, 1st place)!Look at this lineup:Cheech Marin - Tyrone Shoelaces (voice) Darlene Love - Cheerleader (voice) Michelle Phillips - Cheerleader (voice) Ronnie Spector - Cheerleader (voice) George Harri... 
Favorite Female vocals that give you goose bumps
My favorite Antony song is "Knocking on Heaven's Door" from the "I'm Not There" soundtrack CD. I'll call my independant record store tomorrow for "The Lake." Thanks for the tip.Patti Smith it's her album "Twelve."I think that counter-tenor male vo... 
Favorite Female vocals that give you goose bumps
Antony and the johnsons...Patti Smith...Palmyra Delran...Joan Sutherland...Grace Slick...Janis Joplin