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Matching Amp to Wilson Sophia 2
I've heard them sound incredible driven by Ayre MXR monos. 
Five indispensable D. Miles recordings. Pls. recom
The posters who have responded already have it right: Do you want to stay in the same vein or do you want to branch out and see what Miles was capable of? If you like Kind of Blue, and want to test the water gradually before you take any great lea... 
Ayre CX7e or Resolution Audio Opus 21 OR?
I have the CX-7e. I would describe it as a well-balanced player. Strong bass, yet extended highs, and very dynamic. It does a good job with instumental timbre and presents a deep soundstage. See if you can find a dealer that will let you take one ... 
Tampa Bay Area Audiogoners
Hello, Ed. I'm in south Tampa. I probably haven't been bitten by the audiophilia nervosa bug enough to qualify as a full-fledged audiophile, but I enjoy learning from the 'Gon and am working my way toward a decent system. Kevin 
Great Album Purchases of 2005
Brad Mehldau "Day is Done" 
French Female Vocalist Jazz Blues Suggestions ???
Dee Dee Bridgewater is an American jazz vocalist who spent a number of years in France. She has just released a CD in French that may be worth checking out: J'ai Deux Amours. 
The Best Live album
Luther Allison -- Live in Chicago (excellent blues)Dee Dee Bridgewater -- Live at Yoshis (proves why she's still one of the best singers in modern jazz, and you can tell she had fun making it)Keith Jarrett -- Live at the Blue Note Allison Moorer -... 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
Best rock lyric -- one line: from One of These Nights, EaglesI've been searching for the daughter of the devil himself, I've been searching for an angel in white. I been waiting for a woman that's a little of both, and I can feel her but she's now... 
Moderately priced interconnect for McCormack amp
Thanks for the advice, everyone. I decided to start out with the Corals, but I will keep an eye out for some of the others and try to do some comparisons. 
Your Top Five for 2003
My top 5 purchases for 2003:Allison Krauss -- "Live"Michel Camilo -- "Live at the Blue Note"Wayne Shorter -- "Footprints Live"Bruce Springsteen -- "The Essential Bruce Springsteen"B.B. King -- "Anthology"DVD --"Standing in the Shadows of Motown" 
hardwood floors and spikes
Lak is on target. AudioPoints coupling discs have been a very worthwhile investment for me. 
How many AudiogoNers are amateur chefs?
I'm another weekend stove jockey. Got into it mainly because I love to eat (too much?). Still relatively low on the skills curve, but I've been reading a lot and experimenting here and there.My best stuff is Cajun: each year my wife and I put on a... 
Dark Side of the Moon 30th Anniv Album
Good point, Ben. I think I was up too late and didn't reading carefully before I posted. Upon the light of day, I think I'll leave this one to the vinyl guys. 
Dark Side of the Moon 30th Anniv Album
You may also want to check out the following info regarding cracks on some DSOTM pressings that appears on Stereophile's web site: http://www.stereophile.com/shownews.cgi?1635Mainly a summary of an AA thread on this topic, but they do mention soni... 
speaker stands on wood floors
Don, I posted a similar question recently. Warren and several others gave me the same advice -- try Audiopoints' coupling discs. I ordered a set and they arrived this week. I put them in place and noticed a definite improvement. I asked my wife to...