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Quicksilver V4 amps
Hi All,I am also interested in Quicksilver (thanks Eli). Does anyone know if Mike is going to display at CES this year?Thanks,Z 
Your Favorite, Most Outstanding Guitar Solo
Jack Williams, "Waterbug" from the album "Across The Winterline" 
Best Audio Related Story (or joke).
oops. That's something you never like to hear anyone say when they are in the Data Center. Bad, bad mojo.One thing that gave me a chuckle...my Manager's name is Jeff. We call him 'Uncle Jeff'Funny.Happy Holidays!Z 
Most involving and thrilling moviemusic?
Rives and Zeerlastig,If you like Elfman and don't already have it, "The Nightmare Before Christmas' is absolutely beatiful, IMO.Z 
Best Audio Related Story (or joke).
So I'll tell a story....it's not audio related, but rather computer system related.I am a systems engineer for the Walt Disney Company. 4 years ago when I was new and green, I went into the Data Center to replace a system board on a Sun server. We... 
Which SS amp does sound the most warm of all?
Kkursula,Nice....8^)Z 
opinion on electronics for Vandy 2Ce Sig
I want to thank everyone who has responded with thier opinions. I'm still undecided, but I have a bit more insight into the choices I will make.Z 
opinion on electronics for Vandy 2Ce Sig
Thanks for the advice folks!Kt 88,Right now, it looks like a tube pre and a SS amp. But, after looking around a bit, I wouldn't be against something like Rogue M-120 Monoblocks...tubes, but you can't see them. I've never heard them, so I don't kno... 
opinion on electronics for Vandy 2Ce Sig
I have been listening to CD through my DVD player, but I am going to purchase a dedicated CD...maybe a Rega Planet or Music Hall cd25...something decent without breaking the bank.I want to make clear, I'm not trying to achieve Nirvana here, just g... 
opinion on electronics for Vandy 2Ce Sig
Thanks Guys, this is what I am looking for.I should have stated that I will definitely be getting a 2Wq (possibly a pair) at some point. I should have stated - loud to me is not 'Stadium Rock Concert' loud, but enough to immerse myself fully into ... 
Done and did it again
Good luck on the repair Slappy. I like Outkast too...and Bulegrass, and Miles Davis, and The Stones, and ....I know some people are just trying to be funny, but how many of these people listened to music that drove their parents crazy when they we... 
Stuck in a Rut
Jim,The Be Good Tanyas latest record is great isn't it? If you like her, be sure to check out Gillian Welch, especially her first record "Revival" if you haven't already.Z 
Integrated amp with JMlab Cobalts?
I just sold my Cobalts to a friend yesterday. I figured out that they were just too big for my room. I have been himming and hawing for a while now, I am limited to pretty nearfield situation right now (about 9.5 feet) and I had been having to adj... 
Stuck in a Rut
I second the Bluegrass suggestion. A recent excellent selection is the double "Alison Krauss + Union Station Live" album. IMO it's wonderfully recorded (and after just seeing them live at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in LA, lauded as one of the fi... 
Green Mountain Audio still in business?
I just spoke to Roy on the phone. Even though he is in fact buried in work, he took ten minutes of his time to chat about his speakers. He recommeded a dealer in SoCal for me to visit. I called this dealer and setup an appointment for a listen on ...