Speakers: all-time favorite

Quad ESL 57 will always be at the top of the list, given system matching requirements. The Harbeth HLP-3ES is an amazing small speaker, and it's shielded for Theatre applications.

Hey Mazort - do those Proacs rock - how do they handle blues and rock. I know they are outstanding on smaller material. I'm considering the 2.5's or 3.8's but haven't done any extensive listening yet.

Martin Logan Statements and Prodigys when hooked up to a full Boulder or Spectal Reference System.

Afer 30+ years exploring the high-end....I would list three that influenced myself...and, at least, a couple generations of "audiophiles". 1.The original Advent loudspeaker...without peer when it comes to having spawned both manufacturers and consumers to a seek more from recorded music. 2. The Dahlquist DQ-10..without this speaker there my not have been Theil, Wilson and many, many others...and it gave Saul Marantz another last fling with home audio. 3. The Magnepan MG-20, quite simply a $30.000.00 set of speakers,..for $10.000.00

Hey Pops - If you're in the New York City area come on over to my place to listen to my 3.5's - BYOCD's and hear for yourself. They're very unlike 2.5's - far more detail and no overripe bass, but they rock! My work number is 212 469-6391.