aewarren

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Speaker system
Please include a picture of your "45x65 ft room". Without a picture, it doesn't exist.  
For all you Bose 901 Haters!
They sound just like my computer's desktop speakers.  
Protecting Equipment from Children
Close and lock the door to the room.  
Is Old Music Killing New Music?
New music is killing new music.  
Audio nonsense
59.  
The Best Preamp is no Preamp?
Like adult diapers, it depends.  
Survey on Cost of Loudspeakers Supported On Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
@phill55   I went from Gaia footers to the Townshend podiums. My speakers are on an upstairs suspended wood floor. The improvements were not subtle, especially the low end. I put the Gaia footers under my amp stands.   
Survey on Cost of Loudspeakers Supported On Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
Aerial 7T $9850 (when I bought mine, $12K now) 98lbs each.   
Why terminate speaker wire?
Most people, though not all, prefer to make love with their clothes off for the best connection. Others think it makes no difference.  
Best Bang for the Buck Upgrade
Your speakers and amp are a pretty good match. If you decide to replace one of them you may end up having to replace the other as well if you don't obtain another good match.  
Would appreciate a group consensus on Agon purchased amps
Yes, the seller should have included the stock power cables (if he has them) Yes, you should have asked what was included in the sale. No, it is not a deal-breaker.  
Your method for discovering great music.
My method for discovering great music: I walk over to my record shelves, grab an LP and put it on my turntable. Works every time.  
XLR question for bass
To answer your question: No, XLR cables won’t do much, if anything, to improve bass response in that situation. You have a bright room with many hard surfaces. One of your speakers has no wall behind it for bass reinforcement. A sub woofer would h... 
Am I a hopeless audio snob?
I get where you're coming from. Aesthetics in my audio system was never a priority for me as sound quality was always my goal. But when I decided to upgrade my analog rig, a 1976 Linn, I wanted something that looked like an upgrade as well. I went... 
Anyone Seen a Feb 2022 Stereophile Issue??
I got mine too. Yesterday.