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Musical Fidelity A5 modded L 2: Is it worth it??
You said it yourself, if it breaks down you might just as well trash it. Personally, I don't like the odds.YMMV 
KEF LS 50 in NE Ohio?
I would say you are border line psycho to do that.KEF has always been a favorite of mine,but LS 50 is VERY in your face forward IMHO. A rocker period.Must be a reason dealer isn't stocking such a rave review item. 
Help with Cambridge Audio
CA seems to save all its QC for CD players. 
Why is Dynaudio so much cheaper in Europe?
One, they are made in Europe.Two, Europeans are well aware that the audiopile market in the USA is composed largely of suckers. 
Linda Ronstadt can't sing anymore.
She has had a better run thru life tham 99.8% of humans ever get.To every thing there is a season, he voice hasn't been much for years and I can't do a 50 mile forced march like I used to. 
Merlin Master VSM
Thanks for the great info fellas.I've never heard Merlins but always loved their look ! 
Best of Both Worlds, Hybrid Amps .
The Jolida 1501P hybid power amp,100w@8ohms- 200@4, is a good sounding amp,midrange harmonics are sweet, makes an excellent amp for Classical Music and is cheap. 
How long do B&W 800 series speakers last
Too long. 
System for the hearing impaired
Buconero117, your contributions on A'gon are invalueable, keep up the good work ! 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Yamaha does, but there not that stupid. 
PMC vs. Salk Sound Speakers. Which is better?
If you want to start a rock recording studio buy PMC, if you want to listen to acoustic music buy Salk . 
Best Band of the Big Band Era ?
Thanks Chayro, didn't think of that.Check out Doc Severinsen with Charlie's be-bop side from 1948, that's how he liked to play though " Cherokee" put them on the map. 
Norah Jones
She's what is called a "mike" singer, no mike, no sing. 
5 best selling newish speaker brands in 2013?
River251, many like Harbeth sound, not so many the price. 
Tubes vs Solid State
Csontos, I can't tell you how many people I've seen spend thousand on wire, carts etc to get rid of "harsh" high end on Symphonic music, when a 2 minute listen made it clear their amp was clipping.IMHO , you can't have too much power on a speaker ...