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speakers similar to Magico Mini's
While a totally different design and maybe not meeting your requirements exactly, these comments by Jonathan Valin about this speaker really caught my attention.http://www.avguide.com/news/2006/10/22/rocky-mountain-audio-fest-art-audio-gill-audio-... 
Optimism in Music.
"Lovely Day" by Bill WithersThere are just so many for me, I don't even want to get my mind going too much.I mean C'mon... Love Shack by The B-52's : ) 
If you haven't tried them, you need to...
So is there an online site that lists all the HDCD's or for that matter other non-redbook formats? 
A "Unique" Voice...
Wow, unless I missed it, this thread went on for a year without a mention of:Bjork 
Sexiest Pop Song Ever?
If you've ever "really" heard it.Art of Noise: "Moments in Love"Up until about the 7 minute mark it is probably unintentionally the sexiest song ever. Those who know, know what I'm talking about.It is the one of those songs that could literally pl... 
The proverbial "giant killer"
I have heard and considered Swan Diva's. But if it's internals are the same as a 20K speaker, then show me that speaker and show me its buyer because I've got a few things they might be interested in. I would say the 6.1's have the typical parts f... 
Best rock song of all times
We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions.Correction on the Bohemian Rhapsody song, silly me I'm not a big Queen fan but all these years I thought that Bohemain Rhapsody/We Will Rock You/We Are The Champions was all one song. Blame the radio station f... 
Best rock song of all times
I will add another vote for:Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen WOW...It may be one you don't immediately think about but when you hear it...WOW.From one emotional extreme to another. Now I don't know the history behind the song but basically three classics... 
Tube amp recommendation for Gallo Reference 3's
Ditto on what Paul said. I'm running them with a 70 Tube P/P amp with ease, plays just a loud and effortlessly as the 250 watt hybrid, 250 watt SS, 1000 watt commercial and 150 watt switching amps I've had recently. All of those are gone, the tube... 
Best power cords in the $250-$400 range?
I agree with Undertow and his assessments regarding plugging amps into the Monster Powercenters. I Experimented with a MPC HTS 3500 with a few amps with poor results. 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
Approachable electronica...Most anything by Bjork.Soaring highs and solid bass, electronica gloriota.The latter works of Everything But The Girl. You'll be surprised.Most anything by Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation and Chemical Brothers. 
Your Future System, within reach
System 1:HT1 by Jim SalkACI Maestro 15" sealed subButler 2250 Hybrid AmpMinimax Phono Pre w/NOS tubesModded wired Squeeze Box 2 or 3 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
I have always believed the room was half the battle.The room is the most important component, not the sexiest but the most important. IMO, don't spend big money until you get the foundation settled, then build your system.If what you've got doesn'... 
Tampa Bay Area Audiogoners
Thanks really great guys, the website looks really nice.I'm over on the east coast in Fort lauderdale and would love to have something like that here. I know a fair amount of gents over here but few seem willing or able to build something like wha... 
Music out there with good bass
Yes, Tool is my preferred choice for bass in rock music. They never dissappoint me. Also their spinoff, A Perfect Circle" is also very good.Victor Wooten is a bassist I also enjoy.