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Insanely Expensive....and Worth Every Penny
I purchased a pair of new pair Linn Isobariks DMS way back in 1983 ($2500), which were at the top end of Hi-fi speakers to me. It hurt a lot financially and sacrifices were made to purchase them, but for the enjoyment they gave It was well worth t... 
Insanely Expensive....and Worth Every Penny
Buying a soundproof apartment in the UK to savor the delights of 240v of 'real' juice would be worth every penny...............lol 
music these days....
'Good music' happens ALL the time. It maybe a case of one just finding it. 
Jewel - the singer, not the case...
Came across the thread, never heard of 'Jewel' before. Whilst browsing the missuses cd collection I came across the cd by Jewel 'pieces of you', thought whatoh I'll give it a play. Its actually quite good, lovely voice, nice songs, and well produced. 
Your Favorite Top 10 tuners all time
If one were compiling a of favorite cars whether affordable or completely off the stratosphere, would the likes of Aston Martin, Rolls Royce or Ferrari be left off? Why no NAIM?, amongst a list with a lot of very average tuners indeed?!!Not in any... 
Helping European Friend Avoid Bose Speakers
Check out all the hi-fi dealers who are members of 'BADA' (British Audio Dealers Association) in the UK. For more Information on BADA this number came out of a hi-fi mag (Hi-Fi Choice). Tel: 0870 126 9137. On a personal note I have used Grahams Hi... 
"What's Your Best Price?"
The simplest solution to those that get offended by offers far lower than their own expectations is to put the word 'FIRM' in the ad. 
First song to "Blow You Away"...
'Suger Suger' by the Archies, when I was knee high to a grasshopper. 
Your music system is an instrument.
Ahhhh, thats the reason why stomach backfires have a certain 'minty' kind of odour........... 
Donald Fagen's Nightfly - Love it or Hate it?
Is it a new release? 
musicianiship--when is it bad or good ?
I think what we hear today played on modern pianofortes' is not the same sound tone-wise as when Beethoven composed/performed his piano music back in the day. And who has the right to say what is being played correctly? not as If Beethoven will be... 
Best super teeters to add to pair of horn speakers
I am using The Fostex FT7RP Ribbon Tweeter, It was very cheap $168ish pair but sounds absolutely wonderful for the money. Have not heard the others mentioned although I have friends abroad that are using the Townsend and all rave about it. I am ea... 
Verdi's "Rigoletto"; "La Traviata"
Rigoletto- Carlo Maria Giulini on Deutsche Grammophon 457 753-2,La Traviatta- Carlo Rizzi Teldec 9031-76348-2 
Subwoofer w/ most SPL's For Music Only System
Bass horns are exceedingly costly (check out the 'Living Voice' horn sub of old), they are also usually the size of a baby elephant, and don't go down nearly as far enough, 30hz if you are lucky (or unlucky), a friend uses 2 of the smallest REL's ... 
She's on to me
My partners hobby costs' more than mine. Her Saddle alone was more than my entire system! if we then add the cost of the blessed thing, a 'Swedish Warmblood' whatever that means?, other than a serious outlay, (parent was a reserve for the American...