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Best rock song of all times
You people picked some good ones. I don't own any Stones cds, but I like Heart Breaker.Spirit of Radio from Rush is great too, but I'll throw a curve and say Squonk from Genesis. Hell the whole cd (Trick of the Tail) is great!Back in Black cd is p... 
"Budget" preamp choices.
Audio Mirror if you want new and a remote. 
Has anybody else experienced the magic of Karan??
It is good to find another Karan fan! I've owned my Karan KA-i180 integrated for 3 years. It is a truely amazing piece of audio equipment! 
Home Theater help?
The Pioneer 1080P 50" is a very nice display, but if money is a major concern then dropping to a Pioneer 5070HD 50" 720P plasma might be a good option. I am using the Pioneer 5060HD 50" plasma and the picture is very nice. The Emotiva separates ar... 
Integrated for Merlin Vsm
I use a Karan KA-i180 solid state integrated amp with my VSM-M. Bobby does have a tube amp he recommends. Tubes may sound better then solid state with the VSMs, but I love my Karan and the VSM's sing with it. 
Integrated amp: VAC, DK ref, Ayon Sunrise or Karan
The Karan KA-i180 will drive your speakers with no problem! Check out the TNT review. I have been using this integrated for 3 years after going through the upgrade paths over and over. My last amp was a Melos MAT-180 tube amp with Melos' Maestro p... 
Upgrading HT Receiver and Speakers
Go with retailer 2: Arcam AVR-300,Totem Rainmakers, matching center, and DefTech Supercube 2 Sub. 
Plasma vs LCD help, which is better?
I was in the same spot 6 months ago. I decided to purchase a Pioneer 5060HD plasma. It is mounted on my wall. If you won't play video games on it buy the plasma. The blacks and responce time is better on plasma displays. I second the Panasonic for... 
Problems with Arcam Gear/U.S. Distributor
I am doing the same with my AVR300 to trigger a Citation 5.1 amp. I soldered the ring to the base on the amp side of the cable and it works fine. It is a little bit of a pain. If you clump the solder then it won't fit in the jack. 
DVD -RW, +RW, or RAM?
DVD RAM is a very good RW. I think an RW disk can be recorded on and re-recorded on about 100 times. RAM is good for about 1000 times. 
solidstate system to single ended...should I?
I am going to find a local dealer and take a listen. I appriciate all of the comments. I will keep you posted. 
solidstate system to single ended...should I?
It is hard to chance an upgrade Jaybo, knowing that my speakers and amp are very good, but I am looking at what Macrojack is talking about. He was were I am. Thanks for the info. 
solidstate system to single ended...should I?
I assume my Merlin VSM-m's sound better then the 3a De Capo's and horns probably would be the way to go for me, but not sure. If I get an amp that is 18 wpc, I think a 93db or better speaker is necessary. I like 70's rock, but not the hard stuff. ... 
Are extended warranties necessary on plasmas?
I just purchased a Pioneer 5060HD about 3 months ago and I am not a big fan on extended warranties, but I did not purchase a $1000.00 TV. I felt since the TV was almost $5k that some sort of extended warranty was needed. My dealer, not BB, but a l... 
Upcoming plasma 1080p tv's vs Sony SXRD LoCS?
I don't think comparing tv's at a retailer is fair. The factory setups from each manufacturer may not be the most optimum for each purchaser. I just purchased a Pioneer 5060HD plasma that blows away my 6 year old Hitachi 50" Ultravision and my bro...