buconero117

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Your best chair you listen to your gear
I second Ekornes Stressless Chairs. While the Eames is comfortable, it angles to far back to get the ears in the right plane. 
Do all CD players benefit from burn in?
'settle in', give me a break. the high end business model is built on that type of nonsense. 
Does 'Accuracy' Matter or exist ?
accuracy can only be understood in the context of a 'standard', given that every bodies standard would be different, it all becomes meaningless. 
Dual Subs set up advice
I have dual NHT subs, and related NHT SS dual amps. I have three systems, each with separate pre amps. One has dual amps outs, one a sub out, and one with only tape outs. I route all of the outs to a Chase RLC remote controlled unit as a switcher ... 
Suggestions for building system
As relates to the Turntable, look for a used Denon 47F, and marry it with their 160 cartridge. As you have mentioned TT's are best picked up, unless the seller has the original packing materials and boxes, even then, double box, ship fully insured.. 
Apartment Room Acoustics Help
As you have determined, room treatments are needed. Suggest you read Jim Smith's book, Better Sound, and also Floyd Toole's 'Sound Reproduction'. Take your time, try different placements. Six months would not be too short a time to get it 'right'.... 
HDMI cables are all the same?
HDMI is defined by standards, e. g. EEEI. So, if it called HDMI, it should meet those standards, regardless who makes it. Are there defective cables out there? Sure. Are there people making HDMI that do not meet the standard? Sure. So, if it a tru... 
Question on small bass drivers in tower speakers
The best bass can be obtained from dual, freestanding sub woofers. All else is suspect. 
Black Diamond Racing Shelf for EMM CDSA?
'a BDR Shelf is only ¾” thick, yet it is 25x less resonant than an 8” thick granite slab'? Better check your materials expert as the statement is not true. Yes, I am a materials scientist and know all the resonant properties of an 8" slab of grani... 
how do you pick your next music?
I don't, my pet frog leaps on the selection of the day. 
best sounding integrated for under 2500.00
cayin 100 should be considered. 
USA v England--Aerial Acoustics 7T v. ProAc D40R
ProAc has mastered both the cabinet and the drivers. Why would you want to go elsewhere? 
best RCA interconnects under $150
To monoprice, you must go. All others are just no as good. So, at monoprice's price, you cannot make a mistake. Don't let anyone fool you that expensive cables define better, they do not. 
vpi cleaner
Don't forget to use steam as part of the cleaning process, it works much better the brushes. 
Starter budget tube preamp with remote?
Cayin, cayin and nothing but a cayin 70 or 88.