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What's your latest "Discovery"
not much of a suprise but Van's (M) "Magic Time" This man is a treasure god bless the soul 
Who has the oldest speakers?
I've got a 1905 Edison Standard Phonograph with the huge horn speaker & a collection of Edison Gold Moulded cylinder records that I play regularly. I think I'll post a photo w/my system soon. 
Your Favorite, Most Outstanding Guitar Solo
Tony Rice, Neon Tetra...an acoustic masterpiece 
Simaudio I-5 vs. Cary SLI-80 integrated amps
can't speak for the Sim but i have owned SS separates that were 3 times the price & widely acclaimed which I enjoyed immensely but the cary with the right speakers is really sweet, a whole different sound experience. i think some folks around ... 
Speakercables : cool cold and frantic drive.
2nd steakster, tg audio wires all around. 
Simaudio I-5 vs. Cary SLI-80 integrated amps
what speakers? 
A worse feeling than burning out your amp?
I had some young female relatives visiting a few years ago who took it upon themselves to turn on 'the cool looking stereo' while we were at work. at the time a classe ca 200, ML sl-3's, audio research ls-3, cd player setup. it was common practice... 
Any problems with Springsteens DualDisc?
I played it the day it came out in my 306/200 without any problems & good sound quality. 
What's your latest "Discovery"
Tom Russell, The Man from God Knows Where, recommended here by a few folks (thanks). an incredible opera-like historical immigrant journey of great music. 
Football legend Johnny Sample has died
that was junior sample from hee haw, what a hoot, br 549 right?I remember johnny sample from baltimore colts heydays, what a great player. the colts used to have their training camp in my hometown at western maryland college. as a kid i'd ride my ... 
Good Quality Led Zepplin CD's do they even exist?
How the West was Won 
Best Jazz and Rock & Roll HDCD CDs
Lucinda Williams CD's 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Hey gliderguider its refreshing to see someone who knows the difference between a bimmer & a beemer. I'm with ya when my 87 535is & r100rt wear out (probably outlive me), i'm going alternate energy vehicles of some sort. big oil has to go. 
Guitar Solos
Jerry on 'simple twist of fate' from Jerry Garcia Band, absolutely sublime.... 
Our we Lazy?
"50,000,000 tube fans can't be wrong", sorry to plagarize but i love that title & i think it may apply here