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Who has solved the HVAC air noise problem?
The biggest reason for a noisey HVAC system is generally a poor return system. Many will try to use 1 return air duct which is centrally located in the house. The better alternative is to put 2 in and try to keep them in hallways if possible. This... 
Decent CD Players
Theta Miles has these qualities. A used one is well within your range. I would love to a/b it against the 508-24 or Cary 303 but have not been able to do so. The Miles smoothed out a lot of cd's that were harsh on other cdp's. 
What's the difference between 33 1/3 60 vs 50 Hz?
Thanks guys. Now it makes sense 
Opinions on the Bose 901
Hello Psyc> My only experience with the 901's was an a/b test done back in 1979 against large original Advents (which I bought). The 901's seemed to have a fuller sound at high volumes but were no match for the Advents at a normal listening vol... 
Free turntable speed check strobe
Maybe a dumb question but do we use 60 hz for USA? BTW thanks also for the link 
MOST tubelike solid state amp
I'm surprised nobody mentioned Conrad Johnson MF-2500. 240 wpc ss amp made especially to drive difficult loads. A must hear if you want tubelike (sp) from solid state. 
Best Blues Rock recommendations?
Just a few more to add in the mix would be 1 Bugs Henderson & the Shuffle Kings - great rockabilly blues2 Savoy Brown - great boogie blues3 Pat Travers - good rockin blues4 Chris Cain - A little known west coast artist with a jazz background. ... 
Am I assuming too Much?
Psychic> What is the url for Zero Distortion? 
Rock musicians with musical education.
I recently learned thet Billy Powell of Lynyrd Skynyrd (pianist) was trained in classical music. Don't know if that means he has a degree or not. Actually I am more impressed with musicians who have little or no formal musical education. These are... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Dodge pickup (diesel) weekdaysChrysler LHS (wifes) weekendThese will be with us for a whileLamborghini Diablo (Don't like the looks of the Murcielago as much). One like this will workhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ite... 
Which speaker to choose?
Sorry, You got in there before I got mine posted. Oh well It was still fun. 
Which speaker to choose?
Twl> You're off your medication again aren't you? If you had been paying attention you would know they just released the Mk IV's which have gotten rave reviews. Check audioreview.com for consumer response. Also the knife edge tweeters have been... 
Need advise for my current system.......
I tend to agree with Mitcho and Rushton however I would throw another amp in the mix which will give a warm analog sound, that being Conrad Johnson. They do make solid state equipment which is very musical. 
Need advise for my current system.......
Not sure but I think the weak link is the Acurus amp. 
What do YOU think of My system?
From my understanding if you audition the Sonatas at the Silverline factory, they use a 7 watt SET amp to show them off so it doesn't surprise me that you are happy with your setup. The Sonatinas are just a smaller version of the Sonatas with very...