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The Debate's Not Over
"...Smokey Robinson wrote better lyrics than Dylan"Not even close!!! And by the way, where is Tiny Tim in this musically musing minefield? 
Speaker Placement Tips.
If you go to Totem's website you will find all the recommended distances and other pertinent info. 
NAD vs Cambridge audio vs Music hall
I started with a pair of Dynaudio Audience 42's. I listened to both the Cambridge and NAD. I thought the NAD had the better sound with the 42's, at least to my ears. I use this set up in my bedroom. It works well. 
Dad likes my Infinity Kappa8's, What's similar?
There is a pair of Paradigm Studio 60 v.2 here on Audiogon that would work well. No, I do not know the person selling them. 
NAD C320BEE Vs Audio Refinement Complete
You asked two questions; one about the Nad, the other about matching speakers. I have the c320bee with a pair of Dynaudio Audience 42's for my bedroom system. They match very well. The 42's list for $850 according to Dynaudio's website. I found my... 
Link Wray died
My gal is red hot,Your gal ain't didly squat.She ain't got moneyBut man she really got a lot. 
Jazz recommendations?
Thanks,I have The Ground by Gustavsen, one of my favorites. I will check into the other recommendations. 
Dynaudio Focus?
Davt,I have listened to a pair of the 53SE's last Summer when I was looking for a pair of smaller monitors for my bedroom (approximtely 12x10) system. I purchased a pair of 42's. They sound great with my NAD c320bee integrated and c542 cd player. ... 
Mini Monitors - Dynaudio and JM Labs
I listened to the Contour s1.4's last Saturday and was very impressed with them. 
What concerts have your kids dragged you to?
Just the opposite for my daughter and me. When Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson were touring last summer kids twelve and under got in free. She was eleven at the time. Having seen Dylan a number of times I wanted my daughter to see him also. She was gl... 
Decent Bookshelf Speakers ?
About a month ago I was in your exact position. I was setting up a bedroom system with dimensions very similar to yours. Like you, I am using a nad 7175pe 75w receiver with a basic Integra cd player. I found a used pair of Dynaudio Audience 42's o... 
Looking for the king of mini monitors under $1500
Yesterday I listened to a pair of Vienna Acoustics Grand Haydn with Musical Fidelity a3.5 integrated and cd player. The build quality and beautiful veneer finish is immediately noticeable. They use a soft dome tweeter with a new designed front por... 
what made you get into high end gear.
Oh Mothers,Tell your childrenNot to do what I have done... 
Difference between Paradigm Studio 40 v. 2 and v.3
One other thing to keep in mind is that the v.2's are rear ported, where as the v.3's are front ported. I own a pair of the v.3's. They are good for rock but lacking for Jazz with a lot of piano and for Classical. I am eventually going to replace ... 
alternative to speaker stand spikes?
Timrhu and Walkman,I tried the hex bolts with nuts to lock them tightly in place. Works great. Thanks.