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What Is the best pair of speakers under 3k??
RTP,You are describing my exact experiences. I have recently been speaker shopping about 12 years after I purchased my current speakers and was pleasantly surprised about the quality of speakers in that price range. I also was impressed by the Aeo... 
5.1 pre/pro best around 700.00
I would also recommend the Acurus Act - 3. Upgradable until June for 975.00 and a very good preamp processor on its own. 
Loud and Live
I always turn to Lou Reed's Rock and Roll Animal. The great twin guitars leading off. What a great album!! 
speaker choice help below $800
Matt,Try the Wharfedale Pacific Evolution line. An astonishly good speaker at a reasonable price in your range. Less if used or demo.Richard Bischoff 
Best live album you've ever heard?
In addition to some of the above:Lou Reed Rock N' Roll Animal - Great blazing guitars. A great opening blast of twin guitars. Live, decadent, fantastic.Jackson Browne - Running On Empty - Drums mixed second to Jackson's voice. All new material on ... 
Is Genesis out of business?
Who is the guy or company that makes the amp?Thanks. 
Paradigm X-30 Question
Many thanks. I will take it to the dealer tomorrow.Richard 
PRojector v. RPTV
Light control is pretty good. Somewhat of a tweaker. Would like a large screen if possiblew? 
How to pack a used phono cartridge
Muchos Gracias, Elizabeth. 
small office speakers
I bought a pair of small Mission and am very happy. I think Audio Advisor sells them.Richard 
Toshiba SD9200 or Sony ES DVD player
You may also check out the Shiba sd-6200. Progressive scan for 344 at overstock.com.I am not affilitated, just bought the machine for a great price. 
Is Genesis Out of Business?
I am glad that I ready this thread. I was considering new speakers and Genesis was, was, at the top of the list.With this response, no way. 
Reviewing the Reviewers
Still on topic, I think. What reviewer's judgment do you trust? I like Fremer's writings, especially on music, even if I do not like his business ethics.I trust Rob Reina, Kal, Jack English, for a long reach backward Kent Birdsong of the Hi Fi Her... 
Martin Logan: They finally did it
I listened to the Ascents at a dealer a couple of weeks ago. The Midrange is spectacular but there was still a lack of continuity between the bass and the panel. IN fairness, I am not sure the speakers were set up very well, but there was a discon... 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
Jackson Browne RUNNING ON EMPTY TOUR SPRINGSTEEN - DALLAS RIVER TOUR TODD RUNDGREN AND UTOPIA - 1975 TRAFFIC/LITTLE FEAT 1974 TOUR ROLLING STONES - HALLOWEEN DALLAS, 1981 POURING RAIN FOR 30 MINUTES BEFORE CONDITIONS GOT TOO BAD, THE GREATEST BAND...