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Cleanest CD recording to test with
hifijunky: Thank you for your listings/suggestions. I am not familiar with any of them now, but will investigate... 
Cleanest CD recording to test with
... thank you blueranger, for your courtesy.NOW PLEASE EDUCATE ME REGARDING YOUR EXPERTISE AND OPINION;do you have anything to offer? 
Cleanest CD recording to test with
... blueranger: if you have anything to offer other than criticism, please do.The point of my inquiry is to find more great recordings - please either offer or bug off. 
Cleanest CD recording to test with
... blueranger: don't think this supposed to be personal - now bordering on trolldom... 
Cleanest CD recording to test with
... well thanks blueranger for your obituary about my opinion on that Nora Jones CD; now - do you have any suggestions for me to check out? I'm sure you do - YOU obviously have a critically listening ear... 
Cleanest CD recording to test with
... not laughing - smiling; had this CD in what seems like a lifetime ago, and forgot how great it really is. Can hardly wait to blast it with my MARANTZ SA-8001 SACD into my JOB INT Integrated amp, and out thru my GERSHMAN 20+ year old AVANT GARD... 
SPEAKERS, SPEAKERS AND MORE SPEAKERS.. BUT NEED BASS.?
My error: RX-20s on USaudiomart, the other pair on Audiogon... 
SPEAKERS, SPEAKERS AND MORE SPEAKERS.. BUT NEED BASS.?
... 2 differenT pairs of Gershman Avante Garde for sale on Audiogon:The RX-20 pair are older; either are a golden choice:CHECK THEM OUT - READ THE REVIEWS ON THE INTERNET - CHOOSE/GET A PAIR OF THEM AND BE HAPPY!!! 
Do speaker cables need a burn in period?
Burn in everything for at least 300 continuous hours.It's that simple - and it does make make a difference... 
Whats playing on your system today?
... Nora Jones; Red Hot Chili Peppers; Beach Boys; Miles Davis; Elvis Costello; Blood Sweat And Tears... 
Where to put one's best power cords??
...first of all: EVERYTHING ( Electronics, interconnects and speakerĀ  cables, powercords) NEEDS SOLID BREAK-IN TIME.I do 300+ continuous hours before any serious listening.Find a dealer or friend who will let you experiment with different combos; ... 
SPEAKERS, SPEAKERS AND MORE SPEAKERS.. BUT NEED BASS.?
... Very simply: VINTAGE GERSHMAN AVANT GARDE RX20s or more recent versions of the AVANT GARDE. BASS IN SPADES! 
Opinions on these budget integrateds?
... Another option, which I have in my 2nd system with JBL L25 PRIMA speakers, is a MONOPRICE INTERGRATED AMP for about $150 or so (go with the 50 watt unit), use a good power cord ( I'm using a PS AUDIO SC STATEMENT) and use the $$$ for more musi... 
Opinions on these budget integrateds?
...sorry to see you've left out the rig I have and luv: a JOB INT. AMPBUY DIRECT BRAND NEW for about $1700 and if you've got extra $$$ , buy the SWEETCORD POWER CORD for it.Break it in for 300 hours continuous, and be amazed as the sound matures. ... 
Looking for speaker recommendations
... Sorry - found your room dimensions. Reinforces my recommendation. Speakers with a 1'x1' footprint, 3' tall that visually disappear in the room, and throw a wide soundstage - with a high WAF. Reproduces acoustic piano and voices amazingly, and ...