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Help me pick an amp for under $5,000
Another vote for the MC 402! I own an Aesthetix IO into a Plinius CD LAT driving my MC402 with great results. Leaves little on the table. 
what made you get into high end gear.
Twenty four years ago a Linn dealer demonstrated how much impact turntables have on your system's sound! At 18 I could clearly hear the differnce. No sells job needed. Been on this journey ever since... 
What is your latest "rediscovery"?
Breakin Away - Al JarreauAngie - Angela BofillActually all my vinyl...just bought an Aesthetix IO :>) 
Linn Kaber speakers
Try this link...should help you out. I owned a pair of Kabers for 10yrs. They're a great speaker. True to the music. Very articulate...not a lot of character added to the music. You'll be amazed at how good they sound tri-amped. As a matter of fac... 
Is Funkadelic's song "One Nation Under A Groove"
Rfigster,Parliment's Mothership Connection was a beautiful piece. However "Uncle Jam Wants You" is Bernie's best work in my opinion. Knee Deep is on another level. 
Is Funkadelic's song "One Nation Under A Groove"
You are right sir! Now go turn on "Knee Deep" by the same Funkadelics and you will expeirence the finest "funk" song EVER!!!!!............... EVER!!!!PS Listen to Bernie Worrell's performance on the keyboard.EVER!!!!!!! 
McIntosh MC402
Rja,I auditioned my Wisdom Audio D75's with 2-MC402's driven direct by a Cary 303/200 CDP. I knew the electronics well on their own merits as my dealer has them in heavy rotation. Nonetheless, this combo was less than satisfying. To the point I wa... 
Speaker upgrade help needed: 4500$ used
Magnapan 3.6 sounds like what you're looking for. Use the extra grand to buy the new B&W PV1 cicular subwoofer. I had the pleasure of listening to this combo and it leaves very little on the table.http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrpla... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Patrica Barber Cafe Blue 45rpm and Alica Keys LP 
Upgrade in five channel amplifier
While I can't reccomend an upgrade five channel amp, I can confirm you are looking to replace the right component! I've had an extended audition of a Sunfire Cinema 2ch amp with the same results. Uninvolving, lack of detail,a bland piece of work. ... 
Your First System
Pioneer receiver (15WPC), turntable and cassette deck with DIY Radio Shack speakers. ( my woofers had whizzer cones :-) 
sexiest sounding female vocalists?
Angie Bofill and Dianne Reeves 
Benz Micro H2 or Grado???
My system:Plinius Cd-LatAesthetix IoVPI TNT 3 w/ JMW 10Wisdom Audio D75'sI recently bought a Benz H2 for my VPI rig and I am very happy with the combo. The Benz tracks extremely well and has a somewhat laid back presentation. It doesn't seem to pu... 
linn kairn/kolector or tube preamp
I've owned a Karin for more than 10years and can say you won't go wrong getting one. It's very flexible and offers a non-descript sound (a good thing!). Extremely low maintenance and very reliable. A true Linn product. I recently upgraded to a muc... 
Linn Aktiv Kabers vs Dynaudio Contour S5.4
Sold the entire Linn rig for the Wisdom Adrenaline Speaker system. Time to move up and the Wisdom's were a leap up for my ears. Now it's time for a new front end to run these beasts. Might consider some more Linn gear.