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Looking for the BEST Version of Quadrophenia?
What will the date say on this latest version? I love this album, one of the best in rock history. I would love to hacve the best sounding version. I need to check my version. 
Returning to REO's "Hi-Infidelity".....
The best REO studio album to me was REO 2. I loved the live album too. They got too syrupy for my tastes later on. 
'they blew'em off the stage'
This post brought back great memories.Golden Earring dusted Joe Cocker big time. I was not there for Cocker, that's for sure but he was realy bad, we walked out. Earring played just a few songs but eeach was a bout 15 minutes long, they were aweso... 
Nearfield listening
I sit 6.5 to 7 feet away in my listening position. My chair is against the wall behind me and my speakers are roughly 3 feet from the wall in back of them. These are big Mirage bi polars. i like these speakers but feel they are too big for my smal... 
Best Speaker Choices For Nearfield Listening
Thanks to all who have responded so far. I will keep an eye out for the suggestions made. Zar 
Best Speaker Choices For Nearfield Listening
I forgot to include that my cd player is a Marantz Sa 14. I am not interested in using a sub so good bass is a must. 
Thiel CS3.6 and Aragon 8008BB combo?
I have never owned Thiels but do own a Aragon 8008bb that I bought here on Audiogon. It's dual mono design and 200 watts pc ame it as big tee says a very powerful amp. Runs in class A for the first 30 or so watts as well. I know there are better b... 
Best Speakers For Arcam HT Rig?
Sorry, it's a Arcam receiver. 
Yamaha NS-1000M
I'm almost too sick from embarrassment to say this but I sold a pair recently after they were given to me by a friend along with the rest of his old Yamaha gear. He was not in to audio any more and basically just told me to do as I wished. I sold ... 
Why no love for Integra's?
First I will admit that while I love my movies, I'm much more in to my 2 channel stereo rig. That said I did purchase a home theater set up a few years ago from a small shop that was going under. I scored an Integra receiver, dvd player, and energ... 
Rotel vs NAD vs Marantz
With all due respect to the Denon lover I think they suck. I'm awaiting delivery on a Marantz SA 14 that has been modified by a high end outfit. I'm assured I will be blown away. One of my oldest contacts in the audio business carries Rotel and I ... 
3 way vs. 2 way
Thanks all for the further responses. Seems like 2 way is the consensus. I'll let you guys know how it comes out. Zar 
3 way vs. 2 way
Thanks to all for the advice. I sit 6 feet away from the speakers and I'm against the rear wall, my room is about 9feet wide. Ceiling is standard 8foot high and speakers are a good distance from side walls ( it's a long narrow room and runs in to ... 
Digital vs Analog output on CD players
Good post and it hits home to me. I have had cd separates for years, the Cal Audio Alpha and Delta. The dealer who sold me the units recommended a certain cable and I stuck with it for a few years. He then sold me a balanced interconnect when I ch... 
Important Interconnect Question
Jond, AES/BU is the preferred format for my cd-dac and I have ordered the 110 ohm balanced cable. Thanks, Zar