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amp and preamp... i'm getting close
I think in your price range, I would lean towards separates proven to match well if possible. 
Best recorded rock album.Amused to Death.R.Waters?
"Moving Waves" by Focus is another exceptional rock recording with considerable classical influences. Newer CD re-masters of "In the Court of the Crimson King" are very good also.The original recording is not as perfect as some others but "Terrapi... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
I think the Ohm Walsh line is still the best. 
The focus and air lie
So what is the alternative? 
Best recorded rock album.Amused to Death.R.Waters?
Pyramid by Alan Parson's is a very high quality recording. 
amp and preamp... i'm getting close
Can't go wrong for the price for MF A3CR amp/preamp combo used. 
Lindsey Buckingham
Will have to check it out. LB is a unique talent, a great guitarist, and a great performer overall when he's on his game. 
Which power amp to try?
I've heard small Ushers sound very good with Rogue tube amps. 
is too large a room no good?
All other things aside, I'd say I prefer a larger room for sure, so size does matter.But there are so many other factors that come into play that size alone is certainly no guarantee of good sound.The fact is your room is part of your system and y... 
Help with Low Level hum in phono
I'm thinking the problem I had here could be a common occurrence with many so I wanted to provide some more info here in case it might help someone.I was picking up a low level buzz/hum on my phono despite the fact that everything appeared grounde... 
Help with Low Level hum in phono
Ptmconsulting,Got it covered. Thanks. 
Help with uninspiring sound with my turntable.
Good news! Glad it's sounding good now. I can relate. I just worked through an issue with my turntable that some others have experienced similarly that could be a common thing worth mentioning in case it applies for you.I was picking up a low leve... 
is too large a room no good?
Gregger,I think you nailed the room size issue pretty good. ITs pretty straightforward really.Large rooms, properly utilized provide a grander sense of scale. Smaller rooms provide a more intimate listening environment where you can focus more on ... 
What music do you want to play really loud?
Terrapin Station - Grateful Dead...been playing it very loud over and over...love it! 
Internet radio stations that sound really good
No_regretsHere's the URL TSF 89.9 from the Roku service:http://www.radioroku.com/pcplayer.php?table=stations&field=id&id=5448&title=TSF%2089.9&embed=true