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Amp for my B&W CM1's
I'm using a rotel RB1080 to drive my B&W 683's with very good results. Rotel is owned by B&W and therefore is a very good match in terms of voicing and timbre characteristics IMHO. 
How Many Turntables Have You Owned
My first high end deck was a Dual 1229.Currently using a Marantz 6300 bought in 1975.Considering a Rega P3-24. 
What has been your most satisfying component?
My secondary rig is three components I hope will last forever...so far so good. Pure analog bliss from the '70's. I'm hoping to pass it on to my son someday(he's 5 years old now).Marantz 2238B receiverMarantz 6300 turntablea/d/s L620 speakers 
Best short-lived band?
New York Dolls 
Question about vintage Marantz 22xx power output
I'm driving a pair of a/d/s L620's with a Marantz 2238b with stunning results. The 38w/ch is more than enough to fill the 14x20 room that houses my vintage system. 
Album which you have listened to most?
Frank Zappa's Hot Rats 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Frank Zappa 
Do you have a secret "guilty pleasure" recording?
My Sharona 
"Big Sound" Reccos?
Seek out anything by Aquarium Rescue Unit or Screaming Headless Torsos, 
Derek Trucks
"Out of the Madness" is in my CD player a couple times a month. 
The most haunting music you ever heard?
Check out "Polly Come Home" by Robert Plant and Allison Krauss. The opening bass line creeps me out. 
Best rock song of all times
Rock This Town--Stray cats 
Desert island catalogues
One word...Zappa 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jeff Beck "Wired"Goodbye Porkpie Hat is just stunning. 
Personal speaker evolution
Infinity Qa 1976-82Polk bookshelf (I can't remember the model #)1982-92A/D/S M15/90 1992-2008B&w 683