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High vs. Low Efficiency Speakers
Agree with Duke's excellent assessment but I might add that one might not need super efficient, "big box" speakers in this scenario. A speaker with efficiency in the 90 to 95 range would work quite well with low powered tube amps and have good, ap... 
Wilco on Austin City Limits
I agree with Time, I think Wilco has legs. I get the impression that these guys have been around the block a few times and hope they have good things in front of them. I highly recommend checking them out on Austin City Limits.Seeing/ hearing live... 
Low price, quality cables for avalon ,CAT, shindo
My system: Monbrison, Mahi's, and LV IBX. I believe you match the amp w the speaker as long as long as the pre plays nice w the amp. I also strongly believe that price has nothing to do with system balance. The cables I've "settled" in on are Audi... 
worse entertainer or performer of all time??
Sonicbeauty... hysterical indeed. Although, everytime I make popcorn for now on, I'm going to think of Kenny G. Please continue!With regards to Yoko... not only the worst entertainer and performer of all time, she is credited with breaking up the ... 
Low price, quality cables for avalon ,CAT, shindo
I think the Acoustic Zen cables are good values. 
Are tiny subwoofers worthwhile?
Check out Boston Accoustics PV1000. I thought it sounded pretty good in a demo. 
Stereophile or Absolute Sound
I always like seeing them in the mailbox and then end up buzzing through them pretty quickly. If I read one interesting article and get a music recommendation or two I'm usually satisfied.On the other hand, I read HIFI Critic from front to back at... 
What's the best, or your fave Johnny Cash song?
The live version of Folsom Prison Blues. Hearing the prisoners chear after the lyrics "I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die" is chilling. 
How to avoid Kmixer
Excuse me if you already know this, but, this subject is covered in depth at Audio Assylum- under Digital PC Audio.You may also want to check out Wavelength Audio's new USB DAC website at http://www.usbdacs.com.After researching this, I came to th... 
Like to wish all Audiogoner members
Happy Thanksgiving to all. I just fired up some Christmas music and wondering if Thanksgiving is too soon? 
Fvorite pop/rock albums of all time
Metralla,First of all, I love soul music and "What's going on" is by far the most profoundly introspective music of that genre. Wrapped in a package of sweet soulful melodies he delivers a message of geo political, environmental, racial and person... 
worse entertainer or performer of all time??
Phil Collins makes my skin crawl but there is no denying that Yoko is officially the worst. 
UPGRADE CDP NEED YOUR HELP
Do a search on the Cambridge Audio AZUR 840c. This is getting alot of buzz and has a digitil in as a bonus (use a computer as a source). A new one just sold on Audiogon for $1200. 
Best used DVD Player...Not interested in Blue R...
I used to have a Sony 999es that I liked alot. 
Has anyone heard this Cd
If you like Joan Osborne's voice you should check out her "Breakfast In Bed" CD. It's her tribute to soul and Motown.