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When will rap music be less mainstream?
Unfortunately, not soon enough 
Taylor Swift
Aside from the marketing perspective. Poor girl just cannot sing. Her duet with Stevie Nicks was simply emabarassing, as was her SNL (or was it Conan O'brien?) live performance. 
Black-Eyed-Peas, the future of modern music?
Chasmal,I couldn't have said it better myself.BEP ( add Beyonce, Britney Spears, Kanye West (easily the worst out there)), falls strongly in the same category, with a little more diverse "musical" content, but still...As to their live performances... 
In-wall speakers recommendations
Thanks,I also hear good things about Triad in-walls, there are somewhat more expensive, even their cheapest ones, than Def Tech.My budget for 5 speakers, two subs and sub. amp is about $3K. 
Best 3 tube preamps under $18000?
You absolutely have to consider BAT REX- it bettered some of the preamps, mentioned above, in my system, in terms of the SQ.Speaking of functionality and flexibility, I cannot imagine anything better. 
BAT at CES?
One stereo REX (or one monoblock) is $15000. 
High end tube Preamp under $4k used that competes
BAT peamps are NOT dark. That's a misconception. 
Amp to match Avantgarde Uno G2 horn speakers
At this year CES Avantgarde were using their own Class A solid state Model 3 integrated amp. 1.1 Wt/Ch. with G2 Duo.The sound in that room was one of the best. I kept coming back all 4 days of the show.The speakers play rock like there is no tomor... 
BAT at CES?
Dgarretson described it very well- REX had a great controlover Sashas, very easy and relaxed presentation, not "tubey", great resolution and details. Very musical and engaging.In another room Sasha were playing with Lamm M 2.1 monoblocks, and I li... 
BAT at CES?
C1ferrari,It's $15K for either stereo amp or one monoblock. Output now is 80/160 Wt. 
BAT at CES?
That's right, I forgot to mention it- $15K, no upgrade path. 
BAT at CES?
Keith ,I did hear the new amps- they are called Rex.They look almost identical to 75 SEs, but according to Jeoff Poor,represent a complete redesign, with the corresponding improvementin SQ.The fuses in the bottom of the chassis have been replaced ... 
Who makes a GM-70 based SET?
Lamm ML3- $130,000.00 
Best Christmas Album
Jethro Tull "Christmas Album" 
CES in Las Vegas
Hey Sam,I'm glad you still have it, it's a beautiful amp, and I can't tell you how many times I've regretted selling it.With regards to CES, don't let Mrtennis to dissuade you from attending.The whole experience is not about a quest for the best s...