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Budget bookshelf system for acoustic bass
Go vintage - Dynaco A25s 
Who is Most Beautiful female singer ever
Susanah Hoffs from The Bangles! How can anyone forget those eyes in the "Manic Monday" video. 
What brand outlet for dedicated lines?
I first tried the PS Audio PowerPort - Big mistake! or should I say that it depends if you like a bold, in-your-face sound (from the nickel?). I now have the cryoed Hubbell 5362 from AudioExcellenceAZ. Much better than the PS Audio, but I question... 
What are the best live acts?
Having heard hundreds of groups, and not remembering a lot of them for good reasons, the groups that stand out for show or music are:Pink FloydRolling StonesKiss (70s vintage)Kansas (unbelievably tight musically)John Cougar Mellencamp (just flat o... 
Planet 2000 Interconnect, please help
I tried Kimber PBJ, Kimber Silver Streak, and Audio Quest Diamondback with my Planet 2000. What turned it into a really sweet sounding machine is the Cardas Cross. Can't say enough good things about that combo. While your at it, try a Cardas Twinl... 
Help Me Get Out Of The Dark Ages
Thanks everyone for your input! I live in the DC area so I am blessed with six stores that cover most of the better audio equipment out there. I went on a serious listening binge and heard most of your recommended speakers which were all very good... 
What companies, out of Business, did you LOVE???
DynacoFried 
Best system for the budding audiophile?
I have just upgraded my system and have everyhing but my new speakers. Rega Planet CD 2000 $875Creek 5350SE Int. Amp $1,495Cambridge Audio T500 Tuner $279Carda Cross Interconnect $322Kimber 4TC Speaker Cable $313 (20 ft. pair)This combo works real... 
Best Inexpensive Tuner?
I totally agree with Lthkeepr about the Creek T43, but there is better news. The Cambridge Audio T500 is basically a copy of the T43 designed by Creek with slightly cheaper controls and the like. Once the T500 breaks in it is scary how well it ima... 
It's a Bad Movie, But It Was Fun to Watch Anyway
1. Pecker2. Road House3. Eddie and the Cruisers II4. Twister5. Weird Science - Gotta love Kelly LeBrock 
Coolest looking speaker ever ?
Anything by Avantgarde Acoustic 
Virginia Audiophiles - I Need Guidance
The big 4 in DC area are:Gifted ListenerCentreville, VA - Linn, Theil, Vienna Acoustic, etc.SoundWorksKensington, MD - See above listJS AudioBethesda, MD - Sonus Faber, Dynaudio, Bryston, Classe, etc.Deja-VuMcLean, VA - ? (never been there) 
Best female vocals on CD
Forget D.K. - Great recordings, but I'd take Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Karen Carpenter and Linda Ronstadt any day for vocals over Diana Krall 
The best CD Player for the money
Definitely the best bang for the buck - the 2000, not the older version. 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
Actually I prefer the Dynaco A-50s I've used for the last 19 years, but with 600,000 A-25s sold what can you say. The A-25s are still a regular seller on Ebay with consistently heavy bidding on each pair sold.