Alright, so I guess the biggest debate will be between analog and digital formats, not too familiar with analog formats (I am only 18, I grew up in a digital world) but digital wise, you have CD, DVD audio, mp3/aac (ewww) um not all too sure

In one of last years issues Sam Tellig, I believe, did a review of the Maven. I have not been able to locate his article. Does anyone remember what was Mr. Tellig's opinion, of the Maven? Any info is appreciated. Thanks!

In his essay titled, "Horses for Courses," John Marks points out that an all-around test that is representative of everything a car (or audio system) is asked to do may be preferable to just acceleration times (or distortion measurements). I am also reminded of how computer benchmarks show one winner for some tests and may show another winner for a different test that emphasizes I/O data transfer instead of CPU speed, for example. Each of these makes the term Horses for Courses a relevant subject.

I know its a bit late in the day, but just to open my account, so to speak, I am in the final hours of my speaker upgrade auditioning

After weeks of searching and whittling down the short list I now have two pairs of speakers on home demo. They are a pair of PMC GB1s and a pair of the new SCM11s from ATC, together with my resident Chartwell LS3/5as for reference.

It is a very, very close run thing, but I think the ATCs are just edging it at the moment. Final heavy day of listening tomorrow.