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Best Remakes Of All Time
Speaking of Santana,"Black Magic Woman" and "Oye Como Va" are without a doubt,IMHO,two of the best remakes of all time.Plus,they are on the same album. 
My girl friend is a genius
I'm just refering to turning the volume down in general. 
Speaker and amp help
Why do you feel you need 300 watts for these speakers?Just curious. 
My girl friend is a genius
In my opinion that is usually the case. 
Anyone spent time with the Totem Wind?
James,you hear what you hear.What other folks hear should not sway you.Just a thought. 
Power Strip Question - PLEASE HELP
J,Sgr stated in his post to run the non-audio stuff off an extention cord from another circuit.I agree with him in your situation.This is an easy way to seperate the non-audio stuff.Just make sure it's a different circuit and not just another rece... 
Power Strip Question - PLEASE HELP
That's a lot of stuff for one duplex receptical and lots of opportunity for noises.I suggest you find a way to seperate the non-audio stuff.A surge protector will not do what you are looking for.Also,IMHO,using cheap power strips is asking for mor... 
new amp choices
Spend the $2000-$2500 on the speakers,then find an amp that works well with them for $1000-$2000.Just my opinion.Happy hunting. 
Upgrading Speaker Components
When you say "nice cabinets" do you mean they look nice or they are designed nice? Good looks are just one part of the cabinet equasion.Manufacturers spend lots of money to ensure that drivers,crossovers and cabinets work together.If your speakers... 
Need Advice Spendor S3/5 or ProAc Tablette 2000
You have auditioned them,you know what you heard.You are the only one that can/should decide on what you should buy.Notice all the you's in those sentences? 
Help building a small room with audio
Completely horrible,I have no idea.It will sound completely different. 
Problem w/ Rotel RCD-865 & Musical Fidelity x-dac
Are you using the same cable with the other sources?Just a thought. 
Best tube integrated amp with Tannoy Turnberry
Check out the Rogue Audio integrateds.Tubes and Tannoys just click.I'm sure the Cary would be nice,too.Both are well respected in the audio world.I'm partial to Rogue because I own a Tempest II Magnum.I also own a Cary cdplayer so I know a bit abo... 
Help: Speakers to fill Exceptionallly Large Room?
Get a pair of DJ type speakers.IMO,in a business atmosphere,people are not that interested in how the music sounds.While lots of the speakers recommended above would be fine,why spend that much money on more or less,background listening.Just a tho... 
The most hilarious ad ever on Audiogon?
You haven't really heard what they're capable of until you put a Clever Little Clock in the room.And also change out the wimpy power cord to a valhalla!!!!