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New Gallo Strata's sound like tin-cans: break-in time problem?
Actually, if they were stored in a facility with poor climate control (such as excess humidity) the speaker components might deteriorate over a six year period. 
New Gallo Strata's sound like tin-cans: break-in time problem?
alltrinnov7;Thank you. Your description of set-up and impressions is very helpful. A few questions. Did you have the system professionally installed? Is this exclusively a theater system and if not, how do the speakers perform playing source mus... 
New Gallo Strata's sound like tin-cans: break-in time problem?
In my primary system, I have 5 Stradas fed by a Sherwood Newcastle R-972 Receiver and an Outlaw Audio 125 watt/channel amp in a room that is 13 1/3 feet wide by 39 feet deep with vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors.  Paired with an Outlaw Audio T... 
Hey RICH Audiophiles
To be rich is to enjoy and appreciate what you have.  I live way below my means and seek out activities and items that are of value to me.  One of my cars is a Mazdaspeed MX-5 which is basically a Miata on factory steroids.  It's not nearly as fas... 
Does anyone use white gloves to handle records?
With the right outfit, white gloves will probably be quite stylish.  As you are likely aware, formal attire is quite appropriate for listening to records.  My concern is that gloves will cover my wedding ring and attract lots of women which my wif... 
Discontinued equipment that you wish were still here. What do you miss or think will miss?
Oppo UDP-205.  I own one and wish I could buy a 2nd without paying way more than it's original price. 
Greatest debut album
Led Zeppelin wins for me.  Runner up - The Police. 
Any Mark Knopfler fans out there?
I'm definitely a Dire Straits / Mark Knopfler fan.  Guess what the first disc was that I played when I recently upgraded to an Oppo UDP-205?  It was the 2005 SACD release of Brothers In Arms that is nothing short of superb.  Cranked up in 5.1 it's...