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Are you Guys Rich or What!?
Thomas Haliberton. I just a matter of perspective and priority. Every time you see a 50,000 plus Mercedes in traffic just think what the driver could be listening to at night if he/she had bought a Toyata Camray. There's lots of wealth out there i... 
High on Thier List, But Low on Yours
Cardas interconnects. I've heard them badly beaten by products costing 1/10 th the amount. 
Suggestions for CD Lens Cleaner?
Matrix. I too was worried about damaging my lense so when I read in UHF magazine that they use somthing called "Perfect Image CD lens cleaner", I ordered one for about $30.00 CDN. I was having some skipping once in a while as it had never been cle... 
Do the Audio gods shine upon you?
Ben; On special this week Matilda the Midrange God. Guaranteed to sooth the soul. Just place on speakers and burn incense. Seriously I was thinking about this last week as my kids were driving me crazy I took a break and put on some tunes but coul... 
best amp
I have found that there is a synergy between the amp and speakers. I've heard amp/speaker combos that dont cost top dollar and sound great. Likewise I've heard some mega buck amps that sound merly average with some speakers. Some of these synergys... 
Your Best Hobbies (other than Audio)
Albert Porter. Nice site. Do you mind if I ask where that that organ is situated? I'm an organ fan and can just imagine the sound with the pipes nestled in behind you. Thanks in advance. steve 
Your Best Hobbies (other than Audio)
Living in the foothills of the rocky mountains lends itself to outdoor pursuits. Summer is hiking up mountain summits ,mountain biking and horseback riding. Winter its crosscountry skiing and downhill skiing and indoor riding. My children are 6 an... 
Reference 3a MM DeCapo
audiojudge read the current issue of UHF magazine . no#60 or read partial review on line at www.uhfmag.com cheers steve 
Krell, Classe or Bryston?
Rgd I agree the Bryston mono s would be a good buy and I well may go that route when I have my maggies. However SGR did not state a budget and I found when you're at this level of sound quality it takes some serious bucks to make the upgrade worth... 
Krell, Classe or Bryston?
I used to own a smaller pair of maggies and have been in love the sound ever since. I plan to own them again and read most web sites with info on them. I have read more than one reviewer talk about the match between Simaudio w3 or w5 and the maggi... 
Know of a "Dirt Cheap" tweak?
Finyl. It s a clear liquid spray you spray on Cd s and then polish. I ordered some from ufh magazine audiophile store one day when I was bored. I was expecting nothing but know they wouldn't use it if they didn't hear an improvment of at least a l... 
Best Holiday CDs?
Alex . this is very kind of you. Look for my email with address Tubegroover you are, as they say, a scholar and gentleman I'll email you when I have disc to send. cheers steve 
Best Holiday CDs?
Alexc the disc by Neri Per Caso has my interest. Do you think you could post or email me the label name and number of this dics. You might be suppised what one can find on the internet. I try to collect a cappella, so this would be a bonus for me ... 
Best Holiday CDs?
sd campbell. Thanks for recommendtion on Cantate Domino on Proprius label. I ordered it mail order from UHF magazine. Recording quality and content are tops. Stille Nacht is the best rendition I think I have heard . Thanks again,happy holidays. Steve 
MISSING THE POINT?
ben campbell.Thanks for starting this interesting thread.I think Kurtisjeffers describes very well the senario/direction of the dicussions. It's like cell phones.The etiquette of use takes time to develop. The proper use of when and where to use c...