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Holographic imaging
>>The rug never proved very important for the good or bad<<Bald can be beautiful. Don't be vain.Do you have reflection issues with the doppler weather radar preamp signals bouncing off your dome and around the room? 
EAR 834P + Bent Audio Stepups = greatness?
$10K and significantly less buys some of the best phono stages in the world. Lots of choices from established manufacturers with a proven history.Saving you from the worry/hassle of reliability, service, and resale issues. 
MIT Power Cables What is the way to go?
You should not restrict yourself to one brand. You'll find some posters here pushing the same brand over and over and over. They don't know much about cables and/or audio in general.Cables are system and listener dependent. Try other makes and mod... 
Heaver grade vinyl vs Standard
>>Everyone concerned by this problem agrees but nothing is done to solve it.<<Here's an idea: Stop buying that crap. I haven't bought any new vinyl in almost 3 years.The manufacturers will understand if enough folks send the message. 
Heaver grade vinyl vs Standard
At least when you buy 180g or 200g there are, in most cases, 2 albums instead of 1 to show for your money. The marketing Einsteins break up 1 good album into 4 sides so we get more for our $30-$50. Thanks guys.Of course you have to get up every 11... 
Need Help on Phono Cable
The previous post is incorrect.Cables are system dependent not independent.Common sense and experience have proven this to be true. 
What happened to the absolute sound web page?
Just giving the people what they want. 
Why are older tubes so much sought after
We seek out old tubes because the Gilbert Erector Sets, Tinkertoys, Lionel Trains, and GI Joes so popular in our youth are more expensive and difficult to find in mint condition.And they're cheaper to ship. 
Speaker cable length
Depends on the cables and amp.At CES in January 2007, AJ Conti of Basis Audio ran a pair of speakers with his cables. One speaker was wired with a 6' pair and the other speaker was wired with a 75' pair.Not a single listener could discern the diff... 
Tube Amp Recommendations
Rogue M-120 Magnum or Rogue M-150.Both under $3K used.Good luck. 
EAR 834P + Bent Audio Stepups = greatness?
Agree with Raul.The 834P, modded, upgraded, or tube rolled has always sounded sluggish to me.It would not be on my short list of phono preamps at any price. 
Transparent Music Wave Plus MM 2?
All cables are system and listener dependent.There are no exceptions.You'll need to evaluate every product with your components in your system in your room. 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
The cheerleaders have invaded another thread.Rah rah rahNo mention of Rowland??? 
Class D and High Efficiency Speakers?
Johnk,Understood. As a retailer I have various class d amps here which I switch in and out of systems to understand the strengths and weaknesses.They are a godsend for difficult loads when space, heat, and budget constraints exist.And the sonic qu... 
Thiel 7.2 vs Hales T-8 opinion needed
I'd recommend staying in neutral and not changing gears.