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Your vote: Most Useless Audio Adjective
when someone uses term "organic" to describe the sound of a component or a system. 
McCormack Amp Upgrades
Ig316b, it's alright. I cought some sarcasm in your post but nothing that had ruined my weekend.:) 
Time to change. But to what?
Update:After listening to several speakers(Dali MS4, Dali MS5, Totem Wind, Verity Fidelio, Dynaudio S5.4, Dynaudio Confidence 5, Audio Physic Virgo, Merlin, Usher), I've made up my mind and made the choice - Dynaudio Countour S5.4.Dali MS4 and MS5... 
Do Nordost match with B&W
Which Purist did you listen to? The Aqueous cables are large in diameter but are very flexible. 
McCormack Amp Upgrades
Tube540, just a suggestion....McCormack amplifiers sound best when they're left "on" 24/7. Or at least warmed up for a day before listening. I noticed this with all the McCormack amps I had(DNA-0.5Deluxe, DNA-125, DNA-225). 
Please recommend hearing protection
Thanks! We'll give hearos a try first. 
good speaker with Sound stage behind????
definitely your sinus infection has an effect on how you hear. No joke. 
good speaker with Sound stage behind????
what is behind your speakers and how far the speakers ae out into the room from the wall behind them? if there's a reflective surface behind the speakers and they're too close to it, then you are chasing the impossible.As far as speakers, look int... 
Dynaudio or B&W
I've had my B&W Nautilus 803 for years. Really enjoyed them. One thing they do require is top of the line electronics, cables and at least some room treatment. They sounded great. My problem with these speakers ultimately began when my son was... 
Krell Evolution 402 Vs. Pass Labs X.5 Series?
Mert, I didn't SAY the Krell was bright. I ASKED you if it was. There is a question mark there....look again.I actually never heard the Krell Evo amplifiers sound bright. I don't think Krell is particularly a good match with Wilsons, but you can m... 
SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs
Audio Research LS26 
Squeezebox upgrade options for $500-600
I think it's a waste of money. If I were you, I would pick up a used Transporter instead of the duet. it won't have the fancy remote, but it will be a better performer. And it has XLR outs and built in volume control. It will most likely be superi... 
Krell Evolution 402 Vs. Pass Labs X.5 Series?
Actually Pass makes XA.5 series now and that is Class A only. Or how about X350.5? Almost 60w/ch in Class A.So now with the Krell it's bright? If it was me, I would most likely not pair Wilson speakers with a Krell amp. I doubt a tube preamp such ... 
Please recommend hearing protection
10-02-08: RjaAudphile1,I use shooting headphones when shooting 8^). me too. I never tried listening to music with them on :)Etymotic look promising but they're custom made. So i guess there is no way to try them before ordering. I'll give them a c... 
Please recommend hearing protection
Jtwrace, which ones? Thanks