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Why aren't component active XOs more popular?
I'm in the prosess of going to an active system. But will be fall time before I get it all together as I will also be rebuilding and modding my Maggies MG III . I just got a sweet deal on a Marchand MX-44 X-over, I Almost stole it. They are for sa... 
Nightmare selling to Canada
Markphd These are your words "I had the RCMP show up at the door of a friend of mine once." You should be carefull in how you say things, it sounds like you told the RCMP. 
Best Tweak???
I'll go with the CD-Rs on computer with Exact Audio software you will even get CD Text. Good quality disc are important. Fuji has changed suppiers but you can still find the ones that are made in Japan, they are High Definition Burn Certified and ... 
Your "DREAM" piece
My dream is for the biggest component. My own home so I can build the room myself and then after you all get your dream pieces you can send me your old ones. Doenations can be made at 1 800 HEL PMEE. 
HELP wiring - Romex 10 ga. to cryo or not?
use the cryo. vh audio has cryo 10 ga. romex. It is a very good idea to run it to the frige for say 2 weeks anyway. The frige draws alot of current and will help break it in, I use my portable air purifer and the frige at the same time that way th... 
Isolated or dedicated lines for audio ?
vh audio has cryo treated romex. 
DIY Room treatments..How Large?????
I've used loctite power grap, 3m 77 might do the job. Myself I would build a wooden frame around your panel, very easy to do depending on your disability you might ask a friend to help. This will make it much easier to Mount and to put a cover on.... 
Deqx vs. Behringer or Dbx Digital Crossovers?
I have been thinking about going to an active crossover myself and have been doing a little homework and asking questions. A friend of mine is a sound man (studio) and I asked him about the Behringer and his comments egoed the earlier post. NO! NO... 
Sound proofing any suggestions
Avguygeorge has the right idea for it to be done right.A lot of work but it looks like you have done alot all ready. Go to owens corning web site they have the right insulation for sound absorbing and try to leave at least a 1" gap of air between ... 
Room Acoustics Problem????
If you live in a big city you might be able to find a place that sells second hand hotel curtains, the better ones are what they call blackout curtians they absorb light + sound. but it is not a wall,you can make an absorbing panell on a stand and...