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Parasound - Pass Labs - VTL - Krell Amp Selection
What, no Wolcotts? 
Good 6550/KT88 tubes
I like the Ei KT90s. 
How to integrate a sub with 2-channel mains?
Most subs have built-in crossovers in the plate amp. most will have low pass (I think that's right) for the sub. some like the adire shiva se will have a plate amp (hypex hs200 I believe) with a high pass for the mains, if you want to roll them of... 
Results from Beta Testers of New Formulas
I thought it was odd that I couldn't find that thread! Guess the audiogon cookie monster got another one. :-( 
Current Trends In Home Audio
In addition to music instruments, does anyone see other people (especially affluent people) with large music collections? Most homes I see have 20-30 CDs and no instruments. I have more CDs than that in my dinning room alone. And those are just st... 
Is it worth spending $10k on CD-only player today?
marco, drop one of the zeros and you'll sound like the unwashed, non-audiophiles. (what $1k for a cd player? R U nuts??!?). same argument (diabribe?), different values no? I agree right now I'd maybe do a ca.$3k player and have some mods done do i... 
What's the oldest piece of gear in your system?
tha' tuna. 
Non-audio related question about forum linguo
It's 1337-speak. What you're 20 something like myself and didn't grow up with 80s poser-hacker, err hax0r underground? sheesh. (rolleyes). the zeros come from 1337-speak. posers think it's come how cool to talk this way. do a google search on 1337... 
Besides Audio, what other ''passion'' do you have?
computers and cooking. :-) 
Current Trends In Home Audio
I agree, I think it's exposure, like my girlfriend suggests. Most people simply do not know the equipment exists and what level of fidelity is possible. once you get that established, people will spend the $$$ according to the priorities in their ... 
Is it worth spending $10k on CD-only player today?
Yes. I would if I had the scratch, a larger income, or if I was more established in life. SACD isn't going anywhere unless you listen to classical music. I do, so I would likely consider the Meitner stack. I would not consider something with compr... 
Aesthetic and technological alternatives to IPOD
I've been considering the iRiver 20GB model. Its feature sets matches up with more ofwhat i would like. jury is still out on the looks of the iriver, IMO. 
Where R U?????
Hello Clevelandhifi! I'm in Parma (south end of cleveland). 
Broke and still not happy
I would prefer a solidstate preamp with tube amp, rather than the other way around. That is, assuming ones speakers are "tube friendly." But that's just me. The problem with highend audio is there are so many routes to take. Yep some are going to ... 
Best Tweak???
walker sst