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Top 5 Classical recordings
Thanks 11flat6. Can't wait to investigate. 
Top 5 Classical recordings
A a relative newbie to classical (about 7 years), I won't tell anyone what classical they should hear first, or top performances, etc. I will just list what classical music got me started:Chopin-nocturnes...Arthur Rubenstein.Korsakov-ScheherazadeB... 
Need at least 900wpc in 4ohm
What's silly is a speaker which needs >500wpc. Steve Deckert has a slogan, "if the first watt sucks, why continue?" 
Why don't you like Mageplanar speakers?
It seems to me that all of your ducks need to be in a row if you are to like Maggies. Meaning, issues that come into play are: amplification, location, aesthetics, etc. I only heard one pair of Maggies in my life and it was an awful experience, bu... 
Preamps waste of money?
I have an Autoformer Tap X and an Lightspeed Attenuator. I would consider both the antithesis of "colored". 
Need at least 900wpc in 4ohm
The more I'm thinking about this, the more I think it's absurd that a speaker needs 900 watts to sound good. Are you saying you have a speaker that needs 900 watts for the entire speaker, or just bass drivers? I'm not doubting the sound quality a ... 
Need at least 900wpc in 4ohm
Sounds like what you need is a new pair of speakers. 
Most "Musical" sounding speaker cable under $1000
I am in no way saying that this cable is the only solution in your price range but in MY system, to MY ears, I've had great success with Crimson Cable. Cheap and incredible. Smoked Kimber Selects and Nordost Tyrs. 
World's best Pre-amp for $10K and above?
Wait, is this really Pettyoficer? 
World's best Pre-amp for $10K and above?
The fastest way to destroy any and all credibility is to proclaim something you like to be the best. In your defense, you do say that this $42K system COMPETES with $200K systems. However, you think this is the ONLY $42K system that can, thus dest... 
Melody Gardot coming to Philly
Just a word to anyone who may be on the fence about attending this show.....Her live shows are ten times better than her albums. She get's more creative. 
Melody Gardot coming to Philly
Donjr: If you're looking for a place to eat on that night, check out the website for my new favorite place: R2L. It's on the 37th floor of Liberty Place with 360 degree views of the city. Actually, half of it is private dinning so guys like you an... 
rega brio-r vs exposure 2012s2
Do yourself a big favor and don't listen to anything Stereophile has to say. Roll it up and swat flies. That's all it's good for. 
Melody Gardot coming to Philly
And yes, I should have posted this under "music". 
Melody Gardot coming to Philly
Donjr: I wish it was closer for you but hey, at least you're getting a chance to see her. She is truly amazing. Like I said, she has different arrangements live than what's on her albums. On one song, instead of playing the keys of the piano, she ...