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How do you get the "real" feel of music?
there is a simple answer to your question. the reason it's not like a live concert is because the stereo you have can not evoke the emotionality of the live performance. there is only one type of amplifier that can do this and that is a set. 
My Next Miles Davis Disc?
i disagree with everyone except the person who recommended the concert 'my funny valentine". right off the bat, miles sets a standard of play in the same way he did with kind of blue.i have the double cd version.i think everyone here should also g... 
Speaking of Joseph Audio Pearls
i wonder how vmps rm40s stack up with these speakers? i got a feeling they are better and priced much better too. perhaps the speakers you are mentioning have a beter soundstage in some ambient way, but i think the vmps are much more detailed with... 
What Budget turntable should I buy?
i have a rotel rp955 turntable, which i think listed for $800, and i got a great closeout deal on it. although the cue does not work which is a bummer, it sounds far better than anything else i've heard in it's class.the bad news is that since i'v... 
5 most overrated movies ever......
i forgot that one "the perfect storm". what a horrible movie trying to make heros out of anyone....i agree with anothe bomb overrated: crouching tiger, hidden dragon.now for another underrated movie because i never heard of it before and it blew m... 
5 most overrated movies ever......
i thought memento was a great film. that was last year's best on video. and did someone mention "fargo" as a bad film? that's a good film. but those directors really haven't delivered much since. the best film i've seen on video this year so far w... 
What equipment do you really like?
i'm happy with my rotel products, preamps and turntable.i'm happy with my otl amp.and i'm happy with my vmps ribbon speakers.i really like these pieces of equipment. 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
well, jazz will dominate my list, but i also have varied taste. (whoever recommended curtis mayfield, and issac hayes, i can get with that. and honorable mention. al green's, let's stay together. i like my soul too).1) kind of blue2) sonny rollins...