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Some great sounding classical "warhorses" ??
You also try the 'Naxos' label for cheap but good recordings. 
The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones
I would always bet on scousers (c'mon de 'pool') in fisticuffs against southern 'kent'ish 7oaks softies! 
Sexiest Pop Song Ever?
Without doubt the sexiest song EVER is "You suck" by the Yeastie Girls. Probably not a song goners' would have in their collections though. 
Has your gear ever hurt you???
Only in the wallet.lol. 
Expectations low, listening pleasure high.
Hoorah! happy people enjoying listening to MUSIC on cheaper hi-fi systems, or should that be lo-fi? Off to Walmutt tomorrow to buy a an 'all in one', and still get change from $100 to buy a few Cd's.Long live the music! 
Should a good system sound bad with bad recording?
Here Here, Psychicanimal. 
Should a good system sound bad with bad recording?
Hi Tvad nice to meet you. I have a couple of questions for you. Why was the production quality of the first generation cd's produced sounding duff? And has our hi-fi systems improved so much that early cd's now sound bad?I also consider myself a c... 
Should a good system sound bad with bad recording?
A bad recording can sound good through a well balanced hi-fi system. If one has to resort to buying 'remastered' or.. ageing groups/recording companies wanting to make a bit more cash, by fooling punters that this latest 'souped up' (more eq on th... 
HD Radio- Why no home tuners yet?
Because the US is well behind the rest of the globe, when it comes to anything digital. 
Should a good system sound bad with bad recording?
Went to the Denver Hi-fi show yesterday, took my favourite test cd. Oasis-'D'ya know what I mean'. It is a brutal sounding cd that gives systems a hard time due to the harsh/jangly/feedbacky sounds emitted from said cd. I played it today through m... 
Should a good system sound bad with bad recording?
Yes. The better the system the better ALL recordings will be. 
When showing your system to others, what do you do
Stop the dog from trying to eat them!lol. I let my guests into the music room, and let them browse, while I trundle off with the dog to make a nice cup of tea(hot). On returning with tray of tea(hot) and goodies,not as many on the tray as was when... 
your most memorable component
Having my ears cleaned with warm water by a nice nurse. 
Where does your user name come from?
Cockney slang. ie God bless you. 
The WORST Components for Rock and Pop Music
Well put Audiofeil, but I would date it even further back that, there are some incredible 'mono' recordings. Shellac, 78rpm, and a dog sitting besides a wind up stereo with a horn (not the dog, the player) comes to mind.