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state of the art home theatre....
Also...hate to admit it...but system has to have very high WAF .my mom wears the pants in out family...cheers... 
Is this rude?
Be upfront...like others have suggested...indicate your budget...and see what the local dealer has to offer...most local hi-end shops have many used/consignment items...but you often have to ask...they are usually stored out of sight...thanks... 
Vandies or Maggies?
I am probably in the minority...but I dont think Maggies are as ruthless or as revealing as some suggest...however...as most have touched upon...their transparency is in a different league than the Vandies...although they can sound very thin with ... 
What mini-monitors should I audition?
Just for the record...my dealer carries both Joseph Audio and Revel...both very good products...however...after hearing the GMA Europas in a home trial comparison...I went with them...just my .02...and they cost roughly half as much... 
I need help from GMA Europa owners
Interesting...the top end of the Europas varies considerably according to who you talk to...some consider them very revealing...others claim the are mellow(like the original poster)...alot of this is very recording and equipment dependent...as a G... 
GMA Europa owners, what amps do you use?
Roy...also...is the next version of Europas going to have larger mid/woofers, sealed or ported?, and more bass extension? 
Beethoven String Quartets: DDD recordings....
How about the Smetana Quartet? I use to own some of their Denon releases which I thought were quite stellar...and DDD to boot...any thoughts? 
GMA Europa owners, what amps do you use?
Roy...thanks for the quick reply...for the moment...and probably well beyond...I am very content with my Europa purchase...every time someone hears the response is always the same:"where did you get those speakers!"...and this from folks who own M... 
GMA Europa owners, what amps do you use?
Roy...for current Europa owners...are there any future upgrade paths that can be performed without the need for shipping? thanks... 
Quad 21L/22L
I owned the 12Ls and found them to be very fatiguing over time...excellent imaging and bass reproduction...moved on to the GMA Europas....major upgrade for not that much more...good luck... 
I need more Funk
Also..."Original Raw Soul" series is pretty greasy and tight grooves...mixed with contemporary and old school sounds...and fantastic sound quality... 
I need more Funk
These are by no means audiophile recordings...but for truly kick*ss funk...look no further than these comps:"Bay area FUnk: 67-77""funky 16 corners"Keb darge's "Legendary deep Funk vols 1-3""FUnk SPectrum"...various vols"funkaphonix" various vols.... 
Live 70s soul, funk, r &b albums.....
The live TOP SHeffield recording,"Direct", received a one-star rating from allmusicguide...not the end all...but not good either...this was based soley on the performance... 
Live 70s soul, funk, r &b albums.....
THanks everyone...just to clarify...looking for cd releases.. 
What affordable amp should go w/ magnepan 1.6?
THe maggie factory uses NAD in their simple lobby set-up...which is what my local dealer carries...along with Bryston...in your range...check of the NAD Silver line...