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Earplugs for concerts?
Just bookmarking this for future reference. 
StereoTimes Interview with Duke LeJeune/Audiokines
I always enjoy reading Duke's knowledgable responses to forum topics. A real asset to the gon!Byron 
wilsom MAXX3 or Evolution Acoustics MMThree ?
The MM2's certainly get me salivating! Wish I could fit them into my budget. 
What percentage of audiophiles use a sub ?
Done right a sub adds the bottom kick you experience in a live performance. I listen to progressive jazz like Yellowjackets etc. The speakers I use are full range but they don't quite do it.Byron  
How good is the coincident frankenstein mark 2 amp
Tvad,I am using the Frankenstein amps with Von Schweikert VR5SE's. I am running the BEL 1001's on the bottom end and the Frankensteins on the top. This combination sounds pretty nice.Byron 
Question for Canadian members
Hi Rja,Canada Post is normally great service. Ask for Expeditied parcel or Expresspost service which is trackable and insured. Service will automatically transfer over to USPS when the shipment enters the U.S.Byron 
Does your system do things better in the dark?
My system is very shy when it comes to performing in the light! I always thought I was missing out on the full experience. One evening during a listening session I was on my way out of my room to take a little break....turned out the lights and in... 
Dual Subs
Thanks for the clarification Duke.Byron 
Dual Subs
Am I correct in assuming that dual subs in stereo would have to be symmetrical to the sweet spot which may not, according to Duke's comments above produce the best results? Is "stereo" a big issue when it comes to low fequency reproduction or is i... 
Recommendation of a good nearfield speaker
Boy , if you had a few extra thousand you could get into a set up like thishttp://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1260483048&/Gradient-Helsinki-1.5-speakersThe closest to a headphone setup I've seen. 
Any good equipment racks that are afordable?
I agree with Tpsonic about building your own. For a couple of hundred $ you could have an extremely solid rack. I have made several. Very easy to do. I have one rack 3 levels high by two across using 1" mdf and 1/2" metal threaded dwelling (nuts a... 
How good is the coincident frankenstein mark 2 amp
Best amp I've had in my system to date. They should mate well with your Eclipse speakers. Lack of power shouldn't be an issue with what you listen to as long as you don't like high db levels. They produce very smooth palpable mid and high frequenc... 
Looking for great violin CDs in solo.
Second "Vengerov Plays Bach Shchedrin Ysaye" on EMI ClassicsalsoNaxos Prokofiev Violin Concertos Nos.1 and Sonata for Solo Violin. Tedi Papavrami, Violin and the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Antoni Wit. Tedi Papavrami is a gifted violi... 
Projectors and Screens
The SIM2 D60 is worth checking out as well. I am extremely happy with mine. I purchased it thru Kevin McEvoy at 1-800-889-5845 His web site is www.amsound2.com. He's been in the business a long time and has experience with alot of different projec... 
Company loyalty- What has been your favorite?
Coincident Speaker Technology. Israel is very personable, patient and responds quickly to inquiries. He has gone out of his way to make sure I'm MORE than satisfied with the dealings I've had with him since my first purchase in Sept/03. To boot he...