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Amazing Solo Piano Recordings
5th or 6thing Jarrett, but will single out"Koln Concert" 
Ancient Artifacts
Flim and the BB's, TricycleThis was the first all digital recording. Still sounds great. A gold reference version is avail. too. My wife spins the 2nd release from these guys ("Big Notes")a couple times a week on avg. 
Christmas music
Mannhiem Steamroller "Fresh Aire Christmas" is a lot of fun,also Holly Cole has a christmas disc available. 
Favorite HT demo scene from a movie?
for a demo that dosen't involve the usual explosions, cars,jets, etc. and is excellent for the fairer sex, try "City of Angels" the chapter titled "Seth Falls". 
One Song Before You Go...
Skating Away - Jethro Tull - Original Masters 
Should Speakers come first in a gradual upgrade?
We (wife is an audiophile too!gloat.) have a pair of 5i's that served as surrounds in a previous theater. A couple of Saturday's ago, an audiobuddy showed up with steaks and a new Cary pre-amp. Knowing better than to start pulling apart an existin... 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
To McIntosh investors, the debate over who has this weeks best amp or preamp etc. isn't a concern. They know that Mac is regarded to be among the finest sonically and that seems to be enough. Mac's obsession with over-building and the elegance tha... 
Your Best Hobbies (other than Audio)
Telescopes, and all the wonders they open for you. This pursuit is indentical in every aspect to true love of hi-fi!The dynamics are exactly the same from first exposure to the sky, to the rewards given for your efforts to learn and grow, the emot... 
Ear Candy: Most startling recordings.
James Taylor - Hourglass - track 4 - "gaia",phenomenal bottom end reach and energy. (careful with that volume, eugene...)Flim and the BB's - Big Notes - Gold Ed. - track 4 - "Funhouse" - soundstage all over the room - pipe organ "breath" rich and ... 
The Denon POA 8000 mono amps?
brian is accurate on all 4 points. you'll not have to search far for amps that mate well with EMIN's & EMIT's. 
Best female vocals on CD
Amanda McBroom. 
Audio Museum...what would you want?
Started collecting pieces for my museum about 7 years ago.The pieces must have had some technological impact or caused a change in direction of audio to qualify. (this is of course opinon). So far:A restored Edison cylinder player, A restored "fla... 
It's October I want to hear horror stories about equipment.
Many moons ago, I sold Bang & Olufsen gear. A week after aclient purchased a $1200 cassette deck (1982 dollars!),he returned, deck in hand, wearing one of the more pitiful, pained expressions I've witnessed. Alarmed at such high-end piece comi... 
Market Research in High End Market
What kind of research are you looking for? Now you've got me curious as well. Let me know what you find if you wouldn't mind. Thanks! 
Where is the weak chain in my system?
suburuguru nailed it. suggest you sit aside the equipmentfrenzy for time, and start exploring room issues. (starting with AC delivery!). Best wishes on your endeavor.