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What is a good, compact sized integrated amp??
These do not come up for sale too often but try to find a used LFD Mistral (non-SE, non-LE). You should be able to pick one up for about $500 used.Good luck! 
I need new music....
Cruz123,Thank you for the suggestion of Pandora. I have read a few posts about this website but never checked it out. One of my favorite bands is Band of Horses, and that is the first group I plugged in. Pandora is now playing similar groups, with... 
I need new music....
A few more came to mind...1. Amy Winehouse -- "Back to Black"2. Damien Rice -- "9"3. Ryan Adams -- "Easy Tiger" and "Heartbreaker" 
I need new music....
These are not new releases but you may find that they are new to you (however, some of the cuts have received heavy radio play so maybe not).1. Iron & Wine -- Our Endless Numbered Days2. Amos Lee -- Amos Lee3. Jackson Brown -- Solo Acoustic, V... 
CD Player break in period
Cerrot,I had the same experience as you with this player. In addition to the issues you mention, my demo unit had an exceptionally loud transport during play (heard from listening area during play in a dedicated audio space). It was returned. It m... 
Your First Concert was.....
I am proud to state that it was The Carpenters in the spring of 1971. My brother and his girlfriend (now wife) drove my best friend and I to the concert in Fort Worth, Texas. It was amazing...and so was Karen. I will never forget nor will I ever a... 
Any info on the new Audio Research VS115 tube amp?
Anybody? Anything? It seems my dealer may have more information than most other ARC dealers. :-) 
ARC LS 17 vs LS 25 Mk II
I disagree with some of the opinions here about the LS25MKII. I demo'd an LS 25MKII and did not like it at all...it sounds very transistor. I purchased a LS26...but would have purchased a LS17 if my budget wouldn't have allowed the LS26. I've hear... 
How Much Is TOO MUCH for a Analog front End?
It costs too much if:1. You have to place it on a credit card and pay if off slowly.2. You have to place it on a credit card and not begin making payments for a year.3. It causes stress on your budget of any kind. Will it keep you from paying the ... 
Manley vs VTL??
Refer to the Manley website for historic information on this company. It removes all the soap opera drama and presents the facts. 
Speakers with high WAF?
I second the recommendation of the Vienna Acoustics Beethoven Baby Grands. A few weeks ago, I heard these for the first time and was shocked at the soundstage/sonics put out by this small floorstander (with equally small footprint). Not only did t... 
What companies, out of Business, did you LOVE???
John Andre's Amrita Audio (Jovian Pillars) 
Tuning a room - how to find a good pro
Call Bruce Pham in the North Texas area. He will guide you well. Shoot me an email for his info.Best of luck 
Best stereo recievers of the 1970's?
Albert Porter sold me a wonderful sounding Yamaha receiver in 1977. It was a mid-line model and sounded wonderful. I cannot recall the exact model #. I wish I had kept it. He also sold my Mom a Yamaha receiver which was one step down in price...sh... 
Amplifier advice for Wilson Sophia speakers
I listen at fairly loud levels as well but also like to have great sonics at low levels for quiet listening nights after working too hard. :-) So I asked one of the audiogon pros for their advice...Albert Porter guided me to VTL MB450s. These were...