A quick question about the new Dead Zone section. Will it have a "Hall of Flame" or is it a "Hall of Shame"? Sorry, I just couldn't resist.

Bad puns are just one of my many shortcomings and my dear daugthers' ever present source of shame.

In another post RG requested some Charlie Haden recommendations. Gee RG could you ask for something a little less challenging next time.

Charlie Haden has been on I don't know about a billion recording dates over the course of his 45+ year career, so picking a few recommended recordings is just a tad bit overwhelming. Plus throw in the fact that Haden has been on more than a few free jazz milestone recordings and you know how yours truly loves that free blowing stuff...well this could get to be trouble.

I am looking for bookshelf speakers that will actually be in a bookcase, about 14 inches tall. I would like to pay no more than $1000. Suggestions?

My power amp's specifications goes like this :
Overal gain & sensitivity : 26db or 32db;141 mv or 71 mv ( user selectable)
Input impedance : 36k or 600 ohms (user selectable)
I am think of replacing the pre that goes with the above power amp.What specifications should i be looking for to be a good match? ie,what should be the pre's optimal output impedance etc etc ? Is there a possibility of a missmatch such as the pre not having enough output level to drive the power amp to full power or perhaps too much output level so that it might overload the power amp ?