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Who is your favorite blues guitarist
I've got tickets to see Winter in Fall River Mass next weekend...Larry 
Why the Distain For the Rotel RB-1080 Power Amp?
if you like SS suggest a McCormack amp....it was this type of amp that got me going. You can get a used DNA .5 for the money you want to spend and it sounds immeasureably better than the RotelLarry 
High vs. Low Efficiency Speakers
no real advantages or bene's to either but choice of one dictates amp choices as a general rule of thumb..if you like Classical music and listen at low volumes a SET tube amp is strongly recommended and you'll need to partner with a high efficienc... 
A Bass Question
You are describing why we sonically treat our rooms...this is the first component to get right, followed by power and then your components....Happy New Year Larry 
Valve Amplifier suited for my system
the thing to look for is your speakers impedance not just sensitivity, if they are stable at 8 ohms you will have a lot of choices.Larry 
Tube integrated amps
those speakers will be tough on a tube rig.Larry 
Preamp/amp far superior to just int. amp.?
I used to be a separates man and get better sound with integrateds....it depends on the equipment.Larry 
All about the bass
anything is the Mark&Daniel or Von Schweikert lines.Larry 
Cash burning a hole What to upgrade?
get a better source.Larry 
Be nice to nOobs
when I've sold I've always responded to every inquiry unless I felt I was getting a lot of tire kicking type questions.LarryK 
Replace cable box with Tivo
strongly suggest you avoid Tivo...it noticeably degrades the picture quality. I switched to the Comcast HD dual channel box and the picture quality is stunning.Larry 
whistling in the ears
Glory's post is BS.....sounds like tinnitus...go see an ENT for full workup...I have it too...5 years...very common and associated with hearing loss.good luck..I learned to live with it.Larry 
Bass--How much is too much?
I can easily "feel" bass with my gear...a physical pressure on the chest...it takes a good speaker design to achieve.At a live music show...especially rock, the bass hits you in the chest..I'm not talking one note boom either.Larry 
Why so little Primare gear on A'gon? Bad rep?
this is a funny post since most say "why so many, choose your brand, for sale?Larry 
First System Advice on Cables
suggest any PS audio cabling and power cables...have fun!Larry K