chadnliz

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best MM cartridge...
Another vote for the AT150 
Speakers that have wide horizontal dispersion
Bose 901........yep I said it. 
Speakers in the 1000 dollar range....
I doubt you are going to find stand mount speakers in that price range that will give you everything the new DCM Time Window will for less then $1000 brand new, as I and others have posted here and there these speakers were one of the best surpris... 
HT bypass vs Tape Out
You can use any input you wish except Phono if preamp has a phono stage inside, HT bypass is more convenient as you dont have to know a reference level for volume, I use a pre with no HT bypass and just have to make sure volume is set at 12 oclock... 
Starting from scratch, passion for "steals"
Too much info is not provided, budget, size of room, music you like, Floor standing towers or Monitors w/stands are just a few important things to add before any real help can be offered, that and the fact the with speakers in particular you need ... 
Shortening my short list – Thiel 3.6 vs VMPS rm30?
While VMPS isnt is no Wilson with build quality, its resale value is about as good or bad as most, as far as bass, VMPS is higjly regarded in this area so there probably was more to the problem then speakers, thats not a common statement about VMPS. 
SOTA, soft feet or cones, when to use either?
Thanks guys, but why do cones work better and what may be the sonic benefits? 
Pioneer stop Plasma production.......
Wouldnt that be great! 
Shortening my short list – Thiel 3.6 vs VMPS rm30?
You might be amazed at how monitors sound with a sub but nowhere near as IMPRESSED by the large full body experience of a VMPS, and you wont have the hassle that integrating a sub may give you. As a VMPS owner myself (FF3SRE) I can tell you that t... 
Equipment: To Hide or not to Hide
I swifter dust it weekly and detail it as needed. 
Pioneer stop Plasma production.......
I cant say without a comparison. 
Innersound Speakers
I own MKII Eros and never was bothered by any feeling of bass speed but I dont get hyper critical and strive to enjoy the music. 
Equipment: To Hide or not to Hide
Well how large a room is would be a big deal for me, I have my rack in my room but most of my music is kept on wall outside room so it doesnt close in on me too quick. I am now in my own room SO doesnt care about how it looks as I am in a pit in b... 
A Newbie's First Week Impressions -- Vinyl Rules
Elf73 There are several threads about DIY RCM fluid just there for the taking.....search and you will find bunches of info, ideas and recipes. I use an DIY fluid that is Ultra Pure water, Alcohol, and Gene in a Bottle butmany have their own ideas. 
Pioneer stop Plasma production.......
I still have found no Plasma that can match my Sony XBR WEGA Glass tube unit...........but they dont go over 34' and are really heavy and ofcourse deep cabinets. We use that in living room and LCD Projector in HT.