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Most achingly-beautiful music
Creep by Radiohead, as performed by Scala. The acapella version from the Social Network is stunning. 
Legacy Audio "V" Statement/Flagship Speaker...
Sure did! The Legacy V was easily the best speaker of the show. It was the best speaker I've ever heard, period... by a long shot.Incredible dynamics across the full frequency range, and clarity that is so good it is scary. I've heard Stevie Ray V... 
Best Rock Album of 2014
Beck's Morning Phase is certainly excellent.Recorded at Third Man Recording Studio's, so you know attention to quality was high! 
Best USB DAC for under $1000
The Peachtree is a great way to go.If you can stretch it a little bit, you might check out the BMC PureDAC.The good news is, 14 years ago there was a huge disparity in DA performance. Now the playing field is largely even, and a $1,000 unit is bet... 
Check these crazy bargain DSP bookshelfs.
Very interesting.DSP sure was big this year! Seems to be the way everything is going, which should be a great thing for more flexible systems! 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
Tough to choose just one, but mine would have to be "In My Life" by The Beatles. Those lyrics, wow! 
Legacy Audio AERIS: RMAF/listening impressions?
The Legacy black pearl finish is of extremly high quality- I know when I was looking at Focus SE, I noticed that the finish is incredibly smooth, and also has a lot of detail and depth to it, when you look at it under close light.(Allow me to geek... 
Tricky Room Geometry Question
I'd go for some room treatment- check out GIK Acoustics! 
Music server for $160
Really like both of your ideas! 
Looking for "Last" 2 channel speaker system.
Legacy Whisper and Helix are two you should definitely have on your list. Make sure you check out the latest version of the Whisper, with the new drivers. If you like to change the front end of your system, you might talk to Legacy about doing a c... 
Why so little none impressions on Focal Maestro?
You might try the VTL amp.Your impressions on the Focal sound qualities were similar to mine. 
Why so little none impressions on Focal Maestro?
They are pretty speakers!What did you think of them, Elviukai? 
Legacy Classic HD
Hi Kurz,If you're looking for something to get you close to the sound of the Focus SE, in a smaller package, I think you'll like the Classic HD.I've auditioned both the Focus SE and the Classic HD. What size room are you putting them in?At 94dB th... 
What is the best Beatle Song
All of them!