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whats the finest recorded cd you've heard?
"Sahib Shihab and the Danish Radio Jazz Group". Superb sonics and engaging jazz. Better than "Jazz at the Yawnshop". 
Top Jazz Albums of 2008
Sahib Shihab and the Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra is a must. Terrific music and top notch recording. Heat and shape your copy of "Jazz at the Pawn Shop" into an ash tray and replace it with this gem. Similar audio quality but with way better music. 
First Trip outside of Best Buy, a real newbie.
Mapman - you are correct. My bad. I completely misinterpreted your statement. 
First Trip outside of Best Buy, a real newbie.
If it does not sound good at reasonably low volume (you can talk to your wife without raising your voice) then walk away.Baloney! I don't agree with that myth and am tired of hearing it. You'll be missing out on many wonderful speakers that don't ... 
First Trip outside of Best Buy, a real newbie.
For someone starting out I would tell them:1. Cost does not always equate to quality.2. Many experienced audiophiles spend much time, effort, and money chasing the last 5% of quality which will give them perfection. Don't worry about this part (ye... 
John Martyn RIP
It'll be "Bless the Weather" and "Solid Air" for me tonight. 
Top Jazz Albums of 2008
Thank you Kana813! Checked out your link and found Sahib Shihab - what a great find! Ordered two of his CDs: Sahib Shihab and the Danish Radio Jazz Orchestra; and Companionship: Jazz Joint, Vol. 2. These sound very promising - perhaps as enjoyable... 
CD's you bring for auditioning
Only one CD, 15 tracks. A compilation of very familiar and different types of music with different enough styles to experience either the magic or uncover the warts. Track list (track numbers in parenthesis):1. Maria Kliegel - Bach Cello Suites (1... 
Best Diana Krall album...........is???
My two favs are: "Live in Paris" - sounds like you're attending one of her concerts sitting in the front row, excellent live recording, plus "A Case of You" is one of my all-time favorite songs; and "All For You" - love Nat King Cole's music, and ... 
Best of Brian Auger's Oblivion Express on CD?
Picked up the "remastered" (whenever that was) version. Awesome sound. Don't know if it is any different than original release on Polygram. But Chronicles release is damn fine. Thanks guys. 
Orion Speakers truly great or too finicky
Your room NEEDS to be big enuogh to set them up as per recommended. Make sure. Otherwise I am not sure they're worth the expense. I have heard them in a small room - not fabulous. 
Best of Brian Auger's Oblivion Express on CD?
The new one from Chronicles does not make the "remastered" claim anywhere on the packaging except for a sticker on the celophane wrapper - nowhere else. Not on the box nor anywhere inside, not on the insert nor on the CDs. The seller confirmed thi... 
Eggleston Andra IIIs at CES
Have not heard them but here are some pics ... http://www.soundstage2.com/lasvegas2009/sd04.html 
Cary vs. Melody Valve
Mariusz, please ... what is it about the new Carys you dislike vs. older? 
Subwoofer meshes well with 2-channel?
Johnc5 - Of course, you'll have to reintegrate your sub(s) if you have any after installing the filters.