chadnliz

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What about 2 separate audio systems as one?
Step away from the KoolAid! 
Audioquest - IC especially - are these smooth or
Tom has a great point about soundstage...really great with the Audioquest. 
panasonic 50 inch vs. hitachi 55
My dad sits same distance as you do and bought the 58' Panasonic.....you might want to save and get the biggest best picture instead of buying what may be too small for your preference. 
Audioquest - IC especially - are these smooth or
My dad just replaced all cables in his rig with Audioquest Panthers and Sky interconnects and Mont Blanc speaker cables and WOW! His system sounds fantastic, for the record Audio Research pre, Classe amps, Esoteric multi disc and VPI Scoutmaster i... 
Need suggestions for a good XM ready receiver
Dennon and Yamaha I believe are both XM ready and have several models in your price range, go to Crutchfield.com if for nothing more than to see and read features. 
Do the big Maggies play LOUD
3A is no slouch! 
Do the big Maggies play LOUD
I have used Electrostats from Innersound and have used Maggies but only for surround speakers, I now have VMPS and it seems to offer best of both worlds, they can rock. 
Pittsburgh / Western PA / Eastern OH
I am 45 min from Pitts in Ohio if anyone wants to drop a line. 
Tube pre-amp pop
I would say that when you switch modes on the 16 always mute it or you will get a pop that is normal, I installed a new 16 in my dads system a couple weeks ago and it needs to be muted prior to mode switch and power off, I believe mute is auto on ... 
How do you change a belt on a Sota Cosmos
Pardon me if I am no help but can you get to it thru the well for the lead shot? I just replaced my arm and I thought it was pretty open......maybe you could see what needs to be free'd up. 
Comparison of Thiel CS2.4 vs. Vandersteen 3A Sig.
Bartok, I still am puzzled about no tubes with Vandy, the 3A and 5A were both tube powered at the store I checked them out in, and although it was the model down from the 3A (2C OR A???) they were tube powered for part of the Stereophile review in... 
HDMI and Component
I believe comp video is superior and I have DVI, HDMI capable units. 
Comparison of Thiel CS2.4 vs. Vandersteen 3A Sig.
you can certainly use tube power, when I demeod them at Audio Connection in NJ they were all tube powered, the powered woofers surely help lighten the load. 
ARC Pre + which SS amp?
well to add one more thought, my dad just bought the 16 a couple weeks ago and pairs it with Classe amps and it really sounds great. 
Have any of you done this
Walking away is great, I have been out of town most everday for a couple weeks and the time away makes it better when you listen again, so walk away for a bit here and there....your gear will be there when you return.