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Best Samuel Barber Violin Concerto
I rather like the Ricci/Pacific Symphony version on Reference Recordings. 
What is the affect of cd player?
I have never heard the Cambridge AZUR 840c player. However, different CD players definitely sound different. Even different CD players by the same manufacturer in the same system. I became acutely aware of this when I visited Ancient Audio in Krak... 
Best single-malt Scotch...
Laphroaig 
Sensitive enough speakers for low power SET
I have Zu Definition 2s and have heard Audio Note speakers. Both are SET friendly. 
Speaker Recommendations for Soundstage and Imaging
Lipinski 
connectng CD player directly to amp, good or bad?
Obviously it depends on personal preferences and equipment choices. I am currently using an Ancient Audio Lektor Prime (it has one additional input and volume control) into a Deja Vu Audio 45/2a3 amp into Zu Definition 2 speakers. I like the simpl... 
High WAF, simple, integrated amplifier
Used (original) Bryston B-60 or a Linn Majik (the original one) or an Onix 08A (if I remember the model #). 
Quality speakers that don't need tons of power
Zu and Audio Note. 
What do you see as the downside of tubes?
If a tube amp (or a class A solid state amp, for that matter) is located in close proximity to a room/house thermostat, it can create havoc with maintaining a constant room or house temperature. 
Looking for great violin CDs in solo.
Bach: The Sonatas And Partitas For Violin Solo / John Holloway 
top ten things you learned about HiFi on Agon
The breadth of excellent equipment available - most of which I never knew. 
New to Classical Music - Album to try first??
There is a Reference Recording sampler called Tutti. 
Rogers LS3/5a Repair
Thanks 
Small CD player
Pure CDP? Linn Genki or Ikemi. They have been discontinued, but are available on the used market. 
The Best CDs to Give as Presents
New Century Saxophone Quartet recording of Bach's The Art of Fugue. Exquisite, different, and familiar.