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Best speakers 4 small room & Classic R&B and Jazz
Well, if I were to recommend used speakers in a strictly 2-channel setup, I'd strongly suggest going for a used pair of J M Reynaud Twins. They are incredible speakers for the money IMHO. I've had a pair for six years now, and although they've bee... 
First song to "Blow You Away"...
..wasn't sure why (only 11 at the time), and wouldn't for a number of years, but it was completely different than anything I'd heard to that point. 
Speaker for NAD C320BEE
If you're looking new, agree on the PSB recs. I use JM Reynaud Twins with my bee and a Sony 9000es sacd/dvd player in my second system. Very, very pleased with this setup, does everything very well. Used should be well within your budget, but you'... 
Help me put a system together for under $1k.
I'll go with what I know. I picked up a used NAD 320bee int here ($300) last year for my 2nd system, and it should do just as asked: smooth, balanced sound at a reasonable price. A can't miss, IMHO, and should last through the college years.I adde... 
OJC lps RIP?
Fantasy has been purchased by Concord (last year). The new websire makes no mention of LPs. I assume some of the larger mailorder places bought the remaining inventory (Acoustic Sounds, Music Direct), and are peddling them. Bought 10 titles for Ch... 
If You Like Bill Evans, You'll like ....
If you like Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins or Coltrane, you'll like Booker Ervin. Excellent tenorman with a passionate, driving style. The new cd out (actually a reissue on the Blue Note Conn. Series), 'Tex Book Tenor', wouldn't be a bad start to ge... 
The Most Beautiful Song of The RnR era?
Van Morrison, Across The Bridge Where Angels Dwell or Vanlose Stairway, Beautiful VisionJackson Browne, For Everyman, Late For The Sky (title tracks), Daddy's TuneNiel Young, A Man Needs A Maid, Harvest Moon, Only Love Can Break Your HeartKing Cri... 
Essential Blues/ jazz
Hmmm, that list could be long and distinguished. Resources I've used include Amazon's essentials by artist and AMG (All Music Guide). The AMG site in particular has reviews and ratings which should guide you to the 'best' by a particular artist. A...