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best speakers under $1000 for classic rock?
snatch up those castle harlechs that are on special on audiogone....they are less than 1000.00 and love all recordings..they compare with models many times their original price of 2200.00 
Mcintosh mc 352 or 602 overkill?
i currently own a 602 and a 352...they are outstanding throughout the musical range...they also get bass out of speakers that other amps just can't...the best of both worlds.. 
Looking for a better CD changer
the mac mcd 205..the best. 
Power amp for Sonus Faber Grand Piano Home?
you probably can already tell that the grands love power....although both amps mentioned are nice matches,try a cj or a rogue for a tube alternative in the same price range..audition with a variety of music ...good luck. 
Comparing pre amps and the upgrade dilema
you guys are so right...the preamp is the soul of the system. 
Solid-state preamp with tube power amp
not important at all...mixing tube and solid state gear in any combination can produce great music........i've always preferred the sound of my compact discs with a tube somewhere in the signal path. 
How to tame the high of harbeth C7
the 7's sound darker with solid state gear...i also know that if you downgrade your speaker wire it will eliminate the high sizzle inherent in these bbc type designs...you'll find you don't miss any music either...i would leave the manleys alone,t... 
Why does this circa '75 receiver sound so good?
the goal used to be high fidelity...now its hi end...the dissatisfaction of those who spend way to much on products is a real problem in todays audio business. 
McIntosh C2200 Pre-Amp
the mac is the winner here,,its incredible. 
What does "Sounds too Hifi" mean???
hi fidelity or hi fi is a good thing....a lot of hi end audio is overly analytical...at a music venue bass is fast and loose(when did you ever hear an acoustic or electric bass that was tight?) and a horn players' runs will make your hair curl....... 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
the large advent,the dahlquist 10,the bose 901,the allison 4 ,the rogers ls 3/5, the epi 100,the spica 50,the shahinian arc,the vandy 2ce,the klipch heresy....honorable mention the ohm walsh designs....all were infinately musical and affordable..t... 
Best female vocals on CD
moms mabley..abraham,martin and john 
Plinius 8200 MkII -- best integrated ss amp?
check out accuphase...their built like a mac and sound incredible with any quality speaker system..they also don't change models every three minutes.. 
Why is there so much Rowland gear for sale?
mac,the dead,harley...all are recession proof enigmas...they all have an intangible that many others don't....rowland is great stuff but at the end of the day its still just another high priced amp without the mythology when it comes time to move ... 
Vandy 2CE S or Gershman's Cameleon: High-End Spks?
the vandys are classics...a destination speaker...the gershmans sound great but check back in about ten years.