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Paper Cones in HiFi?
The majority of audiophiles prefer paper over other materials due to its "natural" sound...however...hi end speakers with paper drivers are often coated or a poly-blend...hence no relation to lower end speakers... 
I need a live great recording
Portishead live in NYCAC/DC...Got Blood if u want it.... 
stuck in quagmire of speakers,someone pull me out
Hate to enlarge the list...Castle,SPendor,Sonus Faber...all available used from time to time...cheers...also...the B$W 601 is a great little speaker too... 
Help me pick a monitor
Sean is dead on...as a GMA Europa owner...they are a must audition...they retail for $900...contact Roy at GMA on the directory on this site.. 
Best speakers for $500 or less
Castle richmonds new or used... 
GMA Europas-first impressions
Very few speakers...regardless of price...have that 3-d imaging magic...and that special of level of "involvement" that only truly time/phasecorrect speakers seem to do...all in all...I have been very pleased with my purchase... 
Maximum distance from my monitors
Depending on your speakers(which were not mentioned)...it is generally considered that with true phasecorrect speakers such as Meadowlark,Thiel,Green Mountain,etc...a listening distance of at least 8 ft is optimal...for other speakers...a more nea... 
Neutrally sounding CDP with a good resolution?
I would agree...I like NAD amps...which are their bread n butter....but their CD players leave something to be desired...I prefer mid-level SOny over NAD...maybe even over Marantz...very transparent, great 3-d imaging, and a extremely good resolut... 
Speakers that sing
Sonus Faber would be a great choice...especially for older jazz...a bit more forgiving that B&W...but certaintly very musical...good luck...I wish I had your "problem"!...Either way...you are going to have a very nice system...cheers 
Which integrated amp for Von Schweikert VR 1's?
I much prefer NAD over Rotel amplification...the new ROtel sounded hard, bright, and thin...just my .o2...the NAD is not the last word in SS...but u will have to spend well over 1k to beat it... 
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
CHeck out the new CD remasters...they blow away the vinyl... 
The best DAC for the money
Anybody have a website or contact info for the ACKDACK? cheers... 
Rush albums sound quality
hAVE TO SIDE WITH BEN...THE 20 BIT REMASTERS SOUND VERY GOOD...EASILY SURPASSING THE mfsl cd OF YEARS AGO...AND IN MY HUMBLE ESTIMATION...SURPASSING ALL BUT THE MOST PRISTINE ANALOG ON A VERY HI-END (2K) RIG WITH TUBE POWER...RUSH RULES... 
DSOTM Shootout Idea: Any Interest?
Wow...you dudes have way too much time on your hands... 
What CDs do you use to evaluate gear, systems, etc
Chris Isaak...Forever Blue...for soundstage depthMassive Attack...for deep bass and transparencyPink Floyd...for imaging...