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RIP Tony Rice
Sad to hear the news.  I was blessed to have seen him live a few times from just a few rows back at music festivals here in the South.  At one fest I got to see him roll right by me onto the grounds in his 5 liter Mustang and he gave me a reassuri... 
What speaker – under $10k – has the best timbre and tonal qualities?
any of the Tannoy Prestige Series 
$10K Budget for Speakers: Martin Logan Masterpiece vs Tannoy
Another vote for the Tannoys here.  I owned new ML SL-3's over 20 years ago and while I enjoyed them my Stirling GR's are more enjoyable.  For a couple grand less than 10k you could have a new pair of Turnberry.  
In praise of the ESL-57
If I'm not mistaken the Music Reference RM-10 is a good combo that won't harm them 
Does your pet listen to your system?
LOL never thought of that Frogman 
Does your pet listen to your system?
Our last hound mix dog Ally used to lay in front of the speakers whenever I played music even at loud volumes. When she was young she once came into the house with a piece of firewood in her mouth and placed it on the lower empty shelf of my audio... 
RIP Eddie Van Halen. What was your first stereo you rocked to VH on?
As I remember most of the time an 8-track tape player blasting in the early 70's era POS GM or Ford cars w/those jensen 6X9 speakers in the rear window deck or inside a Garrard turntable and Marantz 22XX receiver.  Saw them on their first tour ope... 
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
I've never felt the need for raising my Stirling GR's on stands or tilting them.  I've played with different height listening chairs to hear the difference and still use a listening chair I've owned for over 25 yrs.  I like the way they sound as t... 
Buddy Miller on "vinyl" (LP)
Cool....we love Buddy and Julie and got to see him live years ago down here in FL fantastic!  Those are probably my 2 fav albums of his. 
Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned?
bar none - in 2011 my new Music Reference RM10 MkII amp bought direct from Roger Modjeski for $1950 via 1-day Fedex delivery from CA to FL. 
Member Almarg passed away last night
RIP Al and prayers to Margaret and his family.  His shared knowledge and goodwill will live on here forever. 
Update on Audiogon Member Almarg
Prayers to Al and Margaret and family 
Bettye LaVette
excellent thanks rpeluso!  she is great 
Justin Townes Earle RIP
RIP Justin...thanks for all the great music.  Prayers to his family and loved ones. 
What Combinations of Components Have You Put Together That Sound Good?
Tannoy Stirling GR and Music Reference RM10 Mk II...just waiting for the Cary 303/300 laser drive to croak again so I can go Lumin T2 or whatever the time affords.