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Kind of Blue SACD question?
Dave, Mine is multichannel too. I wasn't aware that there is a two channel SACD. Rcrerar, do you have the two channel version? 
What are the best small not bookshelf speakers?
Don't compromise; bribe her. 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
I just have to second "Close to you" by the Carpenters if for no other reason than the sexually cathartic moment I experienced as a young teen hearing to Karen's gorgeous voice. "Long Ago" is right there. 
Shirley Bassey is realy something
"Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" is another, albeit lesser known, Bond classic of Shirley's that is especially fun when held up against Dionne Warwick's version of the same song. Warwick's beautiful voice is totally overwhelmed by Bassey's passion. 
Windham Hill an audiophile label?
Scott Cossu's "Reunion" and "She Describes Infinity" are two of my oldest CDs that get regular play. 
Focal Scala Utopia vs Wilson Sasha?
"I do not see anything wrong(assuming they both know about each other) having good looking chick for fun, and good cooking wife for resting after the first :-)"I don't see anything wrong with that either. In fact, I'd be willing to bet that's pret... 
Focal Scala Utopia vs Wilson Sasha?
"actualy my preference is also to have exciting expierence when listening to music, but in the evening time i like to read a book or do some other activity where music should be as background- not to draw atention to it."Elviukai,Lol... Does this ... 
Share thoughts on Keith Jarrett
I've been giving a lot of play to "Jasmine" with Charlie Haden joining Keith Jarrett. These guys are superb together and if you have a romantic bone in your body, I'm confident that you'll love their selection of music: "For all we know""Where can... 
Which cost more: your system or your car?
Please don't ask the same question replacing the car with a house. Nothing good can come of it. 
To Preamp Or Not To Preamp,That Is The Question
If you can get your hands on a McCormack Line Drive (should be cheap) it might be worthwhile. It gives you the option of going either passive or active. 
To Preamp Or Not To Preamp,That Is The Question
Hi Mikey,I tend to agree with much of what Reubent advised: If it sounds good to you...; for classical music or hard driving... The gain from a preamp can be a very desirable thing and help bring music too life, but it can't really make the signal... 
Best Integrated Amp, Price no obstacle?
New Audio Frontiers Supreme 300b Special Edition. I've owned this for about six months now and I'm still thrilled. For me, it's about balance. This integrated offers all the audio virtues I cherish in such a holistic way that nothing distracts me ... 
Why I like my home system better than live music
I suppose that there are photographs of the Grand Canyon that could be said to look better than the real thing. You know, the kind of photo where a photographer camped out for six months waiting for "the" moment as opposed to a real life experienc... 
What Preamp for a CJ Premier 11?
I agree with Elizabeth. I owned the cj Premiers 11a & 17LS for a long time. I tried a cj PV 14 first and concluded that the Premier 17LS was a no brainer. 
Conrad Johnson 17LS Power Cord Recommendations
I tried several power cords, up to a thousand dollars, and couldn't find improvement so I kept the stock cord. However, I can highly recommend playing with the tubes.