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Which direction would you go?
Mike,I have been udgrading for the last couple of years and I know what you mean about that harshness on the high end. You might consider the JM Lab speakers such as the Utopia Micro or Mini. I just bought the Mini's on audiogon and will be adding... 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
I guess I'm dating myself but as a kid seeing Hendrix a couple of times and later Zeppelin was musical heaven.....those were the days. It was real music and not dominated by pre recorded tape loops and electronics. These guys really had to play! W... 
Are you Guys Rich or What!?
It's not about how much you spend it's the enjoyment you get from the music. When I got out of college in 1976 the first thing I bought was as car (used) to get to work and next was my first stereo system. Mcintosh solid state seperates and Dalqui... 
Bass Response and concrete floors
I have used sub's on concrete floors with spikes. My experience is that the bass is tightened up and sounds very good. The floor gets rid of that flabby mid-bass and I know my sub went below 50hz. 
Problems with proposed transactions?
I have bought and sold here. My experience has been very good on both sides. As a buyer you need to be specific and knowledgble and ask the right questions. As a seller I try and go the extra mile to correctly represent and package my goods. I hav... 
JMLAB Electra's
Hello,I was in the same boat a few months ago. I have auditioned the 906, 926 and 936 as well as the Utopia Micro and Mini. I ended up with a pair of near new Mini Utopia's through Audiogon. Even if I got the 936's I knew I would end up with a sub... 
The best CD Player for the money
I have listened to the Linn Ikemi and Rega Planet. I ended up with the Cary 303. It was better than both of these contenders in openeness, detail, image and bass resolution. 
Subwoofer Options - REL, BagEnd, JMLab Electra Sub
I'm in the same boat. Looking for a sub with the Mini's. I am almost inclinded to go with the Electra since it should match well with the JM line. However the REL Storm III sounds interesting. 
Plinius amp and Conrad-Johnson 16LS
I have not heard the Plinius mono blocks but the other Plinius amps I have heard sounded a little brittle and one dimensional when compared to the Sim Audio hooked up to a 17LS for example.