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Bryston 14 B SST with Martin Logan SL3 speakers?
i used to run a classe ca 200 w/ sl-3's w/ awesome results. the 2 are a match made in heaven as martin-logan themselves will tell you. 
Tom Waits...anyone?
for more accessible album, try "Heart of Saturday Night" my personal favorite. 
What to power Thiel 2.4 speakers?
I'm driving mine w/ pass X250 amp w/ pass x2 preamp, i can tell you the 2.4's are alot easier to drive than the 2.3's. I demo'ed the 2.3 in my home before i decided on the 2.4's. the meter on the front of the x250 doesn't get anywhere near the lev... 
Early 1970's rock: Name some of your favorites
all the above plus Can, Man, Lord Sutch, Fat Mattress, Fairport, Rick Wakeman, ELP, SRC, Amboy Dukes, JoJo Gunne, mc5, manfred mann, free, grin, mountain, ten years after, james gang, moody blues, alex harvey band, spooky tooth, frijid pink, traff... 
Black Uhuru Starting Point
try Red. 
Pass labs x250 vs Classe CA301
I recently upgraded from a CA200 (newer version w/heatsinks on sides) to Pass X250. What it gave me was alot more resoluton & detail, a bit more analytical, but i also upgraded to the Pass X2 pre from AR LS-3 at the same time. I have not heard... 
Has anyone heard the new Led Zeppelin Live cd
picked it up this morning & heard the first disc in the car, it absolutely smokes so far, "black dog" is incredible. 
Anyone still excited about HDCD ?
not necessarily excited but it seems like alot of the cd's i buy these days are hdcd. lucinda williams, dead reissues, chris isaak, buddy miller, ryan adams, mark knopfler, etc. glad i bought that used cary 303/100 for $950 now.....happy accident. 
Love Audio Love Cars
the two just seem to go together somehow. to fight the itch i've tried to buy modern classics that are too good in my eyes & pocketbook to sell. Bimmer: '88 535is white on red leather. Beemer : '95 R100RT Classic Editionnow if i could just get... 
What's your latest "Discovery"
Jayhawks, "Rainy day music", most excellent even w/out Mark Olsen. 
Song intros that really grab you? ?
good vibrations; the beach boys 
What are you powering your Martin Logans with????
new setup just acquired used; Pass X-250 amp w/ Pass X-2 preamp, great results. 
Amps for Martin Logan SL3
I have the same setup as you, SL-3/Audio Research LS3 (non-balanced) & running a Classe CA200. try this amp before you buy, they can be had for less than 2K used and are a great value. havn't heard your other choices. 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
psilocybe cubensis tea. 
Allman Brothers Band new release 3/18/03
i hope dickey is doing well wherever he is, i feel he will be missed & i hope the band keeps on playin' too. he was always my favorite guitarist in the band. we are spoiled here in central florida & have gotten to see the band in many inca...