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Speakers to consider around 5k used?
Are you thinking floor standing or stand mount?Is a subwoofer an option?Will you be doing home theater with the speakers?Have you gone out to audition any speakers at high end stores?I would think DC would have a few good ones. 
Best bookshelf/stand mount speakers
Others to consider would be Joseph Audio Pulsars, Selah Audio Tempestas, Evolution Acoustic Mmmicro Ones 
Best bookshelf/stand mount speakers
I am not sure if Vapor Audio is on your radar. There is a very nice pair of Cirrus speakers with matching stands for sale on Audiogon now. Upgrades include amorphous core Raal tweeter, and major crossover upgrades. These are amazing speakers,that ... 
Shovels and Rope
they are pretty cool Shakey.There is a nice recording of them on NPR in case you have not noticed. 
Speaker recommendation please, please, please
I would buy the Vapor Cirrus that are for sale here.Matching stands with cross overs in the base of the stands and crossover upgrades to crossover and tweeter . No long wait either . 
New Music Recommendations 2012
Spiritualized new album Sweet Heart Sweet Light is fantastic !! 
Acoustics and chair
Am I the only one that thinks you should to be really comfortable when critically listening ? 
Streaming music comparisons and quality
Wrong Cymbop, Spotify had a million or so more tracks. 
How do I get the best sound?
Get a good pair of monitors for $500 to $1,000. (sell the Bose speaker sets)Place monitors on solid 24 inch stands. Try to give the speakers about 2 feet from the back wall and 2 feet from the side walls, 6 to 8 feet apart, and you sit about 6 to ... 
Donald Fagen-Sunken Condos
Really Sunnyjim?? I think Morph the Cat is a near perfect album.Anyone else love MTC? 
Accuton based speaker list?
Vapor, Cirrus White 
New Music Recommendations 2012
Glen Hansard!!!! Rhythm and Repose may be the best folk album I have heard in years!! If you like male folk singers , this album will amaze you. 
Anyone see
A story on him on Sixty Minutes tonight. 
Searching for Sugar Man Movie is a must see
Does Netflix have it? Thanks 
Dylan's "Tempest" Dylan haters need not reply
Modern Times is a masterpiece!!! In my opinion.Have you listened to this one?