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oppo 83 se or oppo 83
I too have gotten great customer service from Oppo. They are a "classy" company, with good and fairly priced products. For that reason, I like to support them when I can. Buying directly from them clearly does that, i.e., they get all the profit i... 
Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick?
Cerious Technologies interconnects ! 
Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice.
I'll add Sarah McLachlan (sp?) to the mix. I find Natalie Merchant mesmerizing too. 
John Prine
Agree with other comments. Love John Prine, on disc or live. 
Let's hear about Elrods new Silver or Gold cables
Hi,I have discovered that the use of one or more Statement Gold cords can have an amazing effect on video as well. I am so impressed by both the audio and video results. My HD is now truly stunning, where before it was very, very good. And I don't... 
Cables & Merlin TSM-XMr
If I were you, I would start out with cheap Monster or equivalent. Then, after I'd had plenty of time with the system, and I felt certain everything was broken in, I would borrow some cables I could afford from the Cable Company. 
If money were no object, what would be in your rig
First, I'd add Elrod Statement Gold PCs everywhere (probably the single biggest improvement I've encountered in 40 yrs as an audiophile), along with his latest speaker cables. Then I'd upgrade my digital, but I'm not sure to what - Esoteric, APL, ... 
Dream system - but no aftermarket power cords
If you are thinking about adding high-end power cord(s), I suggest that you at least audition an Elrod Statment Gold. 
West Coast Jazz?
You could start with music by Art Pepper, Dave Brubeck, and others. I'd also do a google for "West Coast Jazz". Note the artists mentioned; then go to allmusic.com to read reviews of records by the artists; then do some listening on-line, at Amazo... 
Brian Wilson and/or Beach Boy DVDs?
Riley,FWIW, I didn't post twice because of impatience. That was a mistake on my part. 
Who Are the Best Young Lions of Jazz Today?
Some good suggestions already. I'd also check out Dave Holland, if I were you. 
Looking for new speakers
I "third" the Merlins. 
Your favorites amplifiers for their visual look ?
Rowland...can't believe no one has mentioned them. 
the greatest pop song ever?
I don't think of the Rolling Stone list being pop. I've never understood the raves about Satisfaction. I like it, but probably not in my top 100. And Born to Run? I'd put that in the top five easily - rock songs, that is...not pop. 
the greatest pop song ever?
In the somewhat obscure, yet I definitely love category:Reading about Five-O'Clock World (which I love) reminded me of The Zombies and "Tell Her No". I also like "She's Not There" a whole lot too.Fun thread.Not pop, and not *that* obscure, but, if...