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New Stereophile recommended list
Who gives a damn what any reviewer says about a product they are all sell outs. 
why low impedance speakers?
The only reason I can think of using low impedence drivers is just what you say to ensure that the owner will use an amp of high quality, to ensure that the speakers as a whole will perform well. I would be interested in talking to someone who has... 
Which Sub breaks the house down??
I just built a new sub that literally rattles the siding on my house. It houses three 12 inch woofers in a 7.5 cubic foot ported enclosure, I call it: TK-421. It is so loud it knocked a glass off of my bar(the glass did not break, thank god riedel... 
spade lugs
Cardas makes a super spade lug which is made of rhodium and silver which sounds great. They have several grades I am sure they make something that would fit your needs as long as you have deep pockets. Good luck with it. 
How much does your system retail for?
Heh I thought that Fabio said "I can't believe it's not BETTER"(well the stereo at least). sorry I could not resist. 
How much does your system retail for?
A little over 20K and climbing. I need help. 
BEST brand for Classical Recordings?
I am not a huge classical fan however I really like the way Telarc and Delos sound. Delos has such a detailed and dynamic soundstage it would probably be my favorite but Telarc is so accurate it is worth mentioning. 
Amp Hum
Well I actually have two older adcom amps and when I got them they humed like it was no ones bussiness. I found that it was due to several factors: first of all have the power cables been modified? in particular the male ends? Second are they equi... 
Music to test systems
Albert is absolutely right(not to say his list is the list to use, no offense Albert) on the idea of using music you have been listening to recentely. It is what you have most recently heard and therefore is the best/most recent reference you have... 
Best smooth jazz albums?
My god Spoons that is one hell of a list. I am famaliar with most of them and agree they are great the ones I am not famalier with will now be added to my list of to get CD's. 
Marsh A400 vs Bryston 4B-ST
I was considering a Marsh but then found that they are made in Taiwan, that is all I am going to say about that. 
Speaker Fetish
Well thank you Angela100, I am actually expecting a visit from my buddie phil this Wed. At least that is what the UPS tracking thing tells me, I will have hot chocolate with marshmellows, (yeah you guessed it phil likes marshmellows in his hot cho... 
Clapton "Reptile"
Blbloom that is funny I don't typically like clapton but I loved "Riding With the King" I guess that is joy of this hobby being able to make choices, enjoy(maybe not the latest clapton but still enjoy) :-)Tim 
sub in the fireplace
Two suggestions: 1. Make sure if you use acoustic foam that it is not flamable.2. Never let Ben Stiller in your home to "Meet the Parents", he might just set a blaze to the sub/s. Sorry just saw that movie and it seems like sometihng he would do. 
Speaker Fetish
My UPS guy's name is Phil, and he really likes peppermint patties and hot chocolate we are a sick breed!