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B&W vs JM Lab
I had B&W 805s, I sold them and bought mini utopias. The minis blew away the 805s as they should have for the price. But even so, the mini utopias in my opinion are far superior to the n802 and n801. That's only my opinion, but JM Labs are mor... 
Who is the Youngest Audiogoner??
I am 20 and was 18 or 19 when I joined, how about that? 
HELP: I need a solid state amp with a tube sound
I would look in a used Plinius SA 100 or a Pass X 150, both of these amps have tube-like sound for under 2500 dollars. Good Luck. 
BC'S Albums of the Year
Coldplay, obscure? I don't know about that. Coldplay has been my favorite band since 2000 when I first heard them. Especially now, they are getting the respect they truly deserve. Parachutes and A Rush of Blood are both wonderfully done albums and... 
Time for everbodys Top Ten list.....
Hard to choose favorites among so many great album, but here goes in no particular orderColdplay-Rush of Blood to the HeadDave Matthews/Tim Reynolds-Live at Luther CollegeOwsley-OwsleyNorah Jones-Come away with MeRolling Stones-Beggars BanquetDuke... 
Where can I find a list of all 600 SACD titles?
Music direct i am sure has most of them, you can check it out at amusicdirect.com 
What speakers for $5K Used?
Also I would look into the Talon Khorus, there are quite a few used pairs right now under 5000 and they are supposed to be great, good luck 
Anyone A/B'd Rega Ear on HD600's to other HP amps?
Sorry, that is David Berning, I missed the n the first time 
Anyone A/B'd Rega Ear on HD600's to other HP amps?
You might want to look into the David Bering Micro ZOTL headphone/tweeter amp. This is supposed to be one of the best out there. Also might want to give the sudgen headmaster a try. Both of these for around 700 with you Senns and you will be in he... 
Very tube-friendly monitor speakers?
Soliloquy makes a speaker called the SM2A3 which is very tube friendly. It is meant to be driven by SET's. Check these out. They go for 1195 new, I am sure you can get a discount or about 600-800 used. I really enjoy the soliloquy sound, they are ... 
John Mayer. Buy his album room for squares
It is a really great album but he is really an asshole (he squeezed my friend's butt when she took a picture with him). Nevertheless, a album worthy of my money 
artists who most deeply touch you
Coldplay, Beatles and the Dave Matthews Band 
Verity Fidelios VERSUS B&W Nautilus 803's
I have heard both speakers and I feel that the Verity produces a much more coherent image than the B&W's. The Verity does a better job with making the music, the 803s do a better job with reproducing the recording. They both are good speakers,... 
Which headphones should be purchased?
Has anyone heard the Bose headphones and compared them to the Sennheisers or other audiophile Headphones? 
Cheapo interconnect for sub only
I got a pair of Analysis Plus Oval Ones for my Sub and they sound very close to my Acoustic Zen Matrix IC for my sub, a Velodyne HGS 10.