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1955-2001 Favorite Top Ten Rock Groups
Phish, Clash, Smiths, Chili Peppers (first 3 albums, only), U2, Police, Husker Du, Replacements. 
Best Movie Soundtrack
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Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
Here are some shows that bring me back to my "glory years" as a concert-goer. IN the meantime, I'm still trying to get to a Tragically Hip concert (I've had to bail about 3 times, so far):Red Hot Chili Peppers at the Haunt in Ithaca, NY (1988)Fish... 
Best Movie Soundtrack
I agree with many of the past. Here are some more good ones:"Rushmore" -- an eclectic combination of original score and compilation (mixed sound quality too -- the original score is high quality)"Until the End of the World" -- Wim Wenders film w/ ... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Wow -- it's impossible to pick the 5 best, since I'm listening to totally different stuff every couple of months. I'll leave the jazz alone (and Steely Dan), since they are so well covered already. Here's 5 real good ones off the top of my head:1.... 
Best intergrated amp. for US$800
magnum audio (not magnum dynalab). about $700 new -- sounds unbelievable. contact elliot at acoustic image in studio city, CA (www.acousticimage.com) 
Help with a budget second system
Haven't tried this combo, but I bet it would sound great for the price: Magnum 70wpc integrated amp (around $700), Rega Planet CD (available used for $400-$500 on audiogon) and Linn Tukan monitors (under $800 new, but often available used). Use th... 
Small Speakers w/ Full Range Sound
i highly recommend the hotrod version of any of the meadowlark speakers. i'm using the kestrel hotrods in my smallish living room. although the bass does not announce itself very prominently, as a result of the transmission line construction, the ... 
joseph vs maggie vs proac vs spark
i forgot to mention that i ordered the kestrels (haven't received them yet, though). 
joseph vs maggie vs proac vs spark
i hate when people throw new products into the mix (i.e., ignore your question), BUT i almost bought the joseph 22's two weeks ago, but then heard the meadowlark kestrel hotrods at the last minute. they have fantastic imaging and a smoother sound,...