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Album which you have listened to most?
I discovered so much music on this thread that I wish to thank each and every one of you who responded to this thread from the bottom of my heart. I know some of you came back few times after every few years since I posted this 17 years ago.If thi... 
Album which you have listened to most?
Sgbaird,Have you heard the SACD version of the Scheherazade conducted by Fritz Reiner with Chicago Symphony Orchestra? It is the original recording on Living stereo and superb sounding too. It is my favourite as you can tell. If you already know i... 
Lonestar Audio Festival - May 3-5 2013 in Dallas
Looking forward to seeing you guys there, Drop by in our room for some entertainment. 
Lonestar Audio Festival - May 3-5 2013 in Dallas
Branislav,Since I never attended the Chicago show you are referring to I have no way to compare the two and give you an insight. Someone may chime in to give you a better idea hopefully. 
Album which you have listened to most?
Some more great albums listed! Thank you folks keep 'em coming....... 
What do audiophiles listen in their cars?
I do all my listening at home as it is my passion but listening to music in the for me is distracting. I am a casual listener when it comes to driving. Half of the time I do not listen to music when in the car. Talk about room acoustics and noise ... 
WHAT RECORDINGS MAKE YOUR SYSTEM SHINE?
Goose bumps all over when I play these:Sara K - Made in the shadeStrunz And Farah - Primal MagicMelody Gardot - My one and only thrillSting - Soul CagesElla Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong - Porgy and BessJessica Williams - Live at Yoshi vol 1Joni ... 
Primaluna Dialog Two Integrated Amp vs Cayin A-88T
Eric, I owned the Paradigm Studio 40 at one time and all I can say is they were excellent speakers for the money. Yes they can sound bright with an amp mismatch but with the right kind of amp they really do great in every department. I even did a ... 
Primaluna Dialog Two Integrated Amp vs Cayin A-88T
Agree with Grinnell, My personal opinion is as follows:Speaker efficiency / Amplifier choice82-88dB/ solid state89-94/ solid state or tube95 upwards/ tubesOf course above is just a guideline and not the last word. Personal preference plays a very ... 
The best acoustic guitar recordings??
Strunz and Farah - Primal MagicI have posted my review of above album here at Audiogon so if you like check it out.Some great albums have been mentioned here. Members at Audiogon have the uncanny ability to rise to the occasion when called upon to... 
the best 'tubey amp - warm,smooth,liquid' ?
You need to check this thread out as it discusses about pairing with different amps and comments from users.http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1204173742&openfrom&1&4#1Sorry if you already had seen it in which please dis... 
the best 'tubey amp - warm,smooth,liquid' ?
The speaker you have will dictate what is suitable for you in terms of an amplifier. Is your speaker tube friendly? What is the impedance curve like for your speakers? Are they sensitive enough to be driven by tube amps?Synergy of the system is ve... 
Artist's Best or
Sting - Soul CagesStrunz and Farah - Primal MagicElla and Louis - Porgy and BessJames Taylor - JTFleetwood Mac - The DanceEric Clapton - UnpluggedDire Straits - Brothers in ArmsMelody Gardot - My one and only thrillZakir Hussain - Making MusicNusr... 
Good DVD Concert?
I would love to see more contributions to this thread!Here is one from me from recent times, will be back with more suggestions later.Sting - Live in Berlin 
Best 5 engineered rock albums?
Fantastic suggestions from all, wonder why this thread is lying dormant.