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What are your thoughts on the Dragon tape deck?
Let's hear those with 'great knowledge'.I would also like to add that cables are very important;I use Purist Audio Maximus. 
What are your thoughts on the Dragon tape deck?
I don't have a Dragon but own a 682ZX.Personally, I think that autoreverse has no place in a serious deck.680ZX,682ZX,700ZXL and 1000ZXL are the Nak's best.Tandbergs-3014A and 3004 are great.Yes, I can tell the difference between the source and th... 
Rhythm and harmony in music
It would seem that we are generally in agreement so far,gentlemen. 
big sound at a down to earth price?
VMPS Towers, I would say.Not easy to find. 
A Little Hypocrisy?
I agree with Rives.Sometimes I pay $40-$50 for Japanese CDs but feel fine about it.By the way,American made discs are usually the worst, I pay the same or a little more for Canadian,British(better than Italian), Austrian and from time to time Germ... 
OT: History / slang terms and what they all mean
Great.Quite entertaining. 
I don't understand Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue"
Try his 'Bitches Brew'.I don't like'Kind of Blue' either,puts me to sleep in 20 seconds. 
Best speaker 3k to 4k used?
Never heard this combination but why not consider Martin Logan? They sound quite good with Krells,may do even better with Gryphons.The choice of dynamic speakers is endless.Just make sure to keep your S100/Tabu combo,no speakers in this price rang... 
What's your favorite speaker finish?
Piano black lacquer.Light cherry would do nicely too. 
Is Remote Control Important?
I don't care about remote control at all. 
What do you currently own that was bought on 'Gon?
Purist Audio Colossus speaker cables.Now that's cables, light years from Cardas. 
pre jef rowland or bat 50 SE
You meant trucks not cars,I hope.The question does not make much sense.The results will be different,one has to try both and the number of others. 
What was your latest LP find??
Al Di Meola-Cielo e Terra-,sealed record.An unusual and very special music. 
What component have you changed out the most?
CDs.From American(except audiophile ones)to Europian or Canadian to Japanese.Then cables,of course. 
2 channel system?
You said that you wanted to upgrade the integrated amplifier and did not wish to go with preamp/amp.I would suggest you get one of the following: Rowland Concentra I or II,Gryphon Tabu Century,Gryphon 2100 or 2200,YBA Passion Integre.Do not stay i...