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What's the best and/or favorite piece of equipment you've owned? And do you still own it?
Adcom GFA- 585 LE with my 93 Khorns in Germany...gone....I'm going to cry now....  
Can I use 24 gauge speaker cable?
If Paul W. Klipsch stated in his time, lampcord would be quite adequate for speakers, great selection at Home Depot, but probably cheaper at Walmart...... 
RIP Eddie Van Halen. What was your first stereo you rocked to VH on?
VH 1st album was all you heard from car stereos when I was in high school...and clouds of smoke pouring out the windows. I saw them in 80, row 7 on the floor smack in the middle, Edmonton AB. He was a true master of his craft....RIP Eddie and than... 
I really wanted to dislike D'Agostino
Just curious, has anyone had experience with the Krell K300I integrated amp? I was reading Dan's exwife Rondi owns Krell now and production is located in the US. I'm interested in purchasing one, curious if anyone has one or test drove one and you... 
Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned?
In 1993 while stationed in Germany got a new pair of Klipschorns from the CANEX (Canadian Exchange) for 3999.99 German Mark's, or at the time, just under $2000 CDN. An American Colonel had ordered them while stationed at Frankfurt and was sent bac... 
Speaker advice for first hi-fi setup - Monitor Audio Gold vs. KEF R series!
Monitor Audio ard KEF are good choices, I use KEF in home theatre and have a pair of Monitor Audio Platinum PL300II for 2 channel. I have heard all levels of MA from bronze to gold over the years and find them to be a very musical speaker. When I ... 
~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought
Monitor Audio Platinum PL300II. 
Should a reference speaker be neutral, or just great sounding?
As soon as I read the thread title, to me "reference line" is the Companies to end product and as such, should blow me away...literally.....imo. 
What has been your costliest mistake in this hobby?
My most costly mistake...like most, is knowing this hobby we all love so much will never end it's cost....sad but true... 
Record Cleaning Machines
Had a Kirmuss...sold it before opening the box. I will not spray anything on my "expensive" record collection, especially something called "defactant". I saw it in action and was convinced and bought it. I did see the "white toothpaste" commonly d... 
Monster Regret!!
I'm using a Monster AV2000 and HTS5100 in main system, a HTS2500 with home theatre, and a HTS1800 for bedroom setup and have used Monster for years with no issues. My 5100 packed it in one time and Monster was quick to replace it. They have done t... 
Best CD player under $2000
Another vote for Marantz, love my SA-KI Ruby. 
Buying a new TT today
Gold Note out of Italy, love my Mediterraneao.  
Good Stereo Speakers for outside use during BBQs, evening pot luck dinners etc
+1 Klipsch  
1st SACD Purchase
Mike Oldfield -Tubular Bells, or Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon.