Hey, all. Planning on making my first foray into what I believe will be considered "mid-fi".

As for speakers, I've settled on either B&W 602's or 603's. Any thoughts, comments, etc. on these are appreciated.

Now on to my question: Rotel or NAD? It seems from my research that these are the two best value lines out there (feel free to make other suggestions) Because my room is small (couch about 6 feet from all components)I'm primarily interested in 2-channelo audio, but will use the system for TV, movies and video games as well.

Hola,

I think the greatest travesty in the history of the so called "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" is the exclusion of Los Lobos.

It will not be a true Hall of Fame until Los Lobos takes the stage to jam with Keith and Mick.

Their newest release, "The Town and the City" is another five star Los Lobos disc.

Someone somewhere mentioned the joy of growing into a song or disc (going from neutral to love over time) as a greater experience than hitting it off with a song/disc right from the start, and this disc will do that for you, I promise.

It doesn't matter what you do to get your Audio jollies, some intellectual giant will call you out as a fool. Sigh. At least they aren't burning us at the stake, yet ... Thanksgiving is a real good idea

oh my goodness, look at Dup's post count, he's gonna be teh fist to 1000!

man oh man I feel small 116 isn't much at all.

dup, online you define the crux of an old saying

better to keep ones mouth shut and be thought a fool, than to open it and remove the trout.

kidding aside, cheers dup!

anyway, just wanted to say i'm still alive, and lurking in these forums daily.

Alison Krauss and union station "Live" 3 180g lps. I hope you don't need comment

OK, here's a tweak for ya...I got this in my PS Audio Newsletter.

http://www.glasscd.com/

From the website:

The transparent glass CD in its special case. A Japanese recording engineer has developed the world's first glass CD guaranteed not to warp, distort and of a beautiful design, according to its maker.

Music critics who have tried out the CD said that it's outstanding and virtually like listening to a live performance.