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New Naim CD5i-2 compared to original?
Ghanson, I believe I suggested to him the best place to research this. 
New Naim CD5i-2 compared to original?
You need to seek out a used CD5 if a kinder gentler sound is your goal.Check here:http://forums.naim-audio.com/eve/forums/a/frm/f/48019385 
Your First Concert was.....
Allman Brothers either at the Georgia Tech Collesium or the Atlanta Civic Center 1970. I saw them at both that year.They were always playing in Piedmont Park, which is where I first saw them, but I am not sure that qualifies as a concert or just a... 
Why no trading?
I'll trade, what'cha got? 
Budget Tuner Recommendations
How much do you want to spend?There is a used Proton 440 here on A'Gon right now for $100. I don't think for the price you can do better.NAD is alao a good choice if you want to spend a little more. 
How Do You Organize Your Music?
CDs alphabetically.LPs by genre, then alphabetically within each group.Overflow of new purchases and recent listenings, anybody's guess :-) 
Need advise regarding small bookshelf monitor
$300 will get you a new pair of Epos ELS 3s. I actually have a pair at my office in a bookcase, they work quite well there. NAD receiver is the power. 
Need advise regarding small bookshelf monitor
How much do you want to spend?Tobias speaks the truth, North Acoustics speakers are made for this type of application. 
The future of Soul/Blues
James Hunter "People Gonna Talk"Great stuff. 
Best stereo recievers of the 1970's?
Marantz 2270Tandberg TR2075 
Hugh Masekela Listeners Out There ?
Hugh is the Man.You probably can't go wrong with any of his records, he is particularly keen on Afro Funk as you say.Try "Beatin' Aroun De Bush""Revival"also "Grazing in the Grass: The Best of Hugh Masekla"A great artist and jazz musician 
Any high-efficiency bookshelf spkrs
Reference 3A DiCappoConsonance Eric 1 
Naim Nait5i Integrated: Review
Great review, only the freeze of the input selector is odd.I have owned many Naim pieces, including 3 Nait 5i. Never had that problem, or any problem for that matter. Maybe you should contact NANA, great support is another virtue of owning Naim. 
Discounts vs. Agon listings
Most all my gear comes from Audiogon, except turntables. I have bought used tables on the internet, but only less expensive ones in secondary systems. Unless you know how and have the means to set one up, a dealer in this case is worth the extra. 
What do you think about this statement
Beware, once you go Naim you may never come back.You will spook out all your friends by becoming a member of that cult :-)Naim has an addictive sound for sure.