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is this the greatest live band of all time?
Would have loved to have seen J. Geils. Sammy Hagar is one of my favorites.Local band that I used to catch all of the time were the Pub Sigs & The Why Store. 
Good Stereo Speakers for outside use during BBQs, evening pot luck dinners etc
I have a pair of JBL outdoor speakers on the back patio, not sure of the model (about 7 years old, didn't see anything current that looks like them)And, I have a JBL l16 that I drag out on the front porch. Again, about 7 years old and couldn't fin... 
Contest with reward
Not even close to a favorite album, but the artwork is cool. Using it for a screen background now.Jethro Tull - Broadsword and the BeastHow the artwork fits in a circle will probably impact what options will look good. 
Speaker recommendations 10 to 30k and no beryllium
Purchased a pair of Legacy Whisper last spring and love them.I listened to both the Whisper and the Aeris, and liked the Whisper better for 2 channel audio. The Aeris probably had the edge for Theater (which my setup is dual purpose), but 2 channe... 
Help- audiophile husband just dies
I can't help with the equipment, but wanted to extend my prayers to you and other family members. 
Smoke on my power amp
If you can get the parts and want to try it yourself.After detaching from the heat sink, first cut the leads near the body of the transistor and then desolder/remove one at a time. Use some solder wick to clear the through-holes. Cut the new devic... 
Smoke on my power amp
I would just try replacing the output transistors myself. 
Noob, need help please
Another option to used equipment is look for large discounts on last year model receivers.No pre-outs on this, just an indication on what savings can be had. https://www.crutchfield.com/p_033AVX2500/Denon-AVR-X2500H.html?omnews=14698183  
Noob, need help please
I believe one can purchase an integrated amplifier with home theater bypass. The integrated would drive the main speakers. Then one could purchase a modest audio video receiver to drive the center and surround speakers. The integrated would supply... 
Preferred Digital Music File Backup?
Music, photos, and other data is stored on a NAS Raid 1, I have two portable hard drives that I back this up to, one resides at home and the other locked up at work. 
Noob, need help please
Here is a good write up explaining all of the inputs/outputs on an AV Receiver (All of these options won't be available on all receivers, but they will have speaker outputs). https://www.themasterswitch.com/av-receiver-setup-explained   Pre-Amp ... 
WTB JBL speaker
I have a pair of JBL Minigon, probably not what you are looking for. 
Noob, need help please
All good comments above to get you thinking about what is a priority, and to start listening and pick what is best for your budget.If going the Receiver route, I would make sure that it has pre-outs, then in the upgrade path you could add and amp ... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Out Of The Blues --- Boz Scaggs Going to see Boz Scaggs this Saturday at the Palladium in Carmel IN. https://thecenterpresents.org/about/venues/the-palladium/  
Something For The Fuse Guys ...
Red, Black, Blue , Orange. What color comes next? Might as well wait for it, since it surely will blow the orange away.