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Tannoy 12" Reds vs Golds
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Best SACD's
03-06-10: OnemaltI just picked up Dire Straits' Brothers In Arms 20th Anniversary Edition and it blew me away!.Chuck Ainlay was behind this landmark production, which was done at Mark Knopfler's Studio 
Clint Eastwood's HiFi
Tannoy Lancaster or Devon 
What are your fav “Off Hollywood” films
Cerrot,Based on your list - you would likely enjoy Dear Frankie. 
Black-Eyed-Peas, the future of modern music?
I highly recommend the Sydney concert of BEP's from the DVD Vegas to Sydney. Keith Harris on drums (serious talent) is awesome and it is a great recording.This is a solo by fergie..those unable to recognize incredible talent can go on dissing them... 
Is Monster cable getting better?
No. I think they are now clearly responsible for promulgating myths. There is a fine line between good high quality cables and mumbo jumbo. Monster crossed that line years ago. 
Clint Eastwood's HiFi
I thought it might be an old Allied too. I figure that someone on Audiogon will know for sure. Knight amp seems likely to. Is that a Garrard TT? 
Clint Eastwood's HiFi
Yes he used these speakers but can anyone guess what they are? 
the greatest pop song ever?
This pop song is a highly polished production by Trevor horn that will sound better than any other pop song when really cranked.Look for the hot blooded mix. 
harbeth p3esr or usher be 718
Harbeth - no contest. I heard the Compact versus a top of the line Verity. I admit my tastes are not exactly mainstream - a great midrange being of primary importance - but the Harbeths are simply musical while the others are just hi-fi...boom boo... 
Do aftermerket crossovers improve sound?
Northcreek claim that B&W use a ferrite core inductor in the crossover. B&W have indeed been cutting corners in order to keep costs down. Most manufacturers will cut cost on drivers and internal parts (the bits you do not see) in order to ... 
Do you ever wonder?
Example of loads of talent and artistry (it takes both) - watch this 
Hands Down Better than the Stingray?
Nothing but nothing is better than Stingray! 
It's the Room, Stupid
What is the air speed velocity of an unladen swallow? 
It's the Room, Stupid
We all need someone to look down on and ridicule - the audiophile that provides a vital psycho-acoustic role in society.Clearly, audiophiles also need rooms well padded with foam.