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Mapleshade recordings
I am always impressed by some of the criticisms on this site. For the cost of a returnable and well-recorded CD, you can have a taste of a non-main stream artist. It is a bargain, in my opinion. And one of the pleasures of this hobby. The main dow... 
Best recording of "Fanfare for the Common Man"?
Agree with the Reference Recording. 
New Hilary Hahn disc
Also a rave review on Positive-Feedback. 
Mapleshade recordings
There are a couple that I like. Electric Blues Doctor LiveARC ChoirSunny Sumter with the Larry Willis QuarterAlso, there are some samplers.I agree with Islandmandan. The quality of the music and performances vary widely. 
Great systems in butt-ugly rooms
Personally, the visual esthetics are as important to me as is the sound. And I live alone. 
Do any speakers image/sound-stage close to walls?
There are speakers that are designed to be placed against the walls - deliberately. Audio Note. Guru. Older Linn designs. 
High efficiency speakers for Shindo
As I recall, Art Dudley pairs his Shindo electronics with Audio Note An/E speakers. I have always wondered what Shindo electronics would sound like with Zu speakers such as the Definition 2s that I currently own. 
Your Favorite Classical Music Recordings
Zubin Mehta and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra is another good recording of the Planets. 
Which speakers will fill 5,000 cubic ft coherently
The most recent reviews of Def 2s are in Positive-Feedback and HiFi+ 
Which speakers will fill 5,000 cubic ft coherently
My Definitions are close to the rear wall with no problems. I have not hear the Zu Presence or the other speakers that you are considering. The metal on the Zu speakers (Def and Presence) can be anodized black; and the cabinets can be painted any ... 
Best Small budget speakers for girlfriend
I did a similar thing for my girlfriend who also has a small apartment and bought her a pair of used Spica TC-50s. They often appear on Audiogon or ebay. 
Speakers in the 1000 dollar range....
There are a pair of Celestion sl700s for sale for 1000.00. They are worth considering. 
Which speakers will fill 5,000 cubic ft coherently
My overall space is 45' x 20' x 18' (tall). My Zu Definition 2s sit at one end and fill the entire space with music with ease. 
"Fastest" 15 Minutes in Music
The versions by Holloway and St John are also excellent. 
A question about front-ported speakers
There are speakers designed for placement against the wall - Audio Note, older Linn, etc