chuke076

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Budget floorstanders under $500 ?
Thanks, I hadn't really thought of going that way. I have Target stands filled with shot, so I'm good to go.In terms of "a step sideways" with regards to the floorstanders...are you saying that the increase in low frequency response would be offse... 
What happened to my EL84 tube?
Thanks, I was afraid of that... 
Good Digital cable RCA , suggestion
Sure, I'll make a suggestion - 6 ft, 75 ohm for $3.41 from Monoprice. Unless, of course, you really hate your money bad enough to spend $1500 for a digital cable. I know a lot of people on this forum would like everyone to believe that a $1000 DIG... 
Good Digital cable RCA , suggestion
$1500 for a digital cable??? Hilarious. 
please help with amp and speaker selection
Ok..I've decided on a different route...a Classe CAP-101 ...purchased used here. Maybe now we can narrow my speaker choices! 
Survey: B&W
I have a pair of 305s, 302s and a CC3 center in my HT. 
Sony S7700 vs. Pioneer Elite DV-37
I own a Sony 7700 and I'm pleased with the unit. The audio is quite good...not to edgy or tinny...nice and smooth. The unit is built like a tank and the motorized front door adds lots of "gee-whiz" factor. I've heard the Pioneer's aren't built so ... 
"The Audio Critic" B.S. or what?
Sorry...I'm fairly new here and didn't realize that my post would result in all this difference in opinion. IMO...that's what makes a forum such as this so diverse and informative. But what do I know...In a blind test, I picked the B&W CDM 1 N... 
Classe integrated or Musical Fidelity?
Thanks to everyone for their opionions. My dealer thought the Classe would be a good match for my Vandersteens. I will take your advice and get a MF A3 from Audio Advisor and I'll compare them side by side. Thanks again! 
Best female vocals on CD
Has anyone mentioned Sarah Brightman? It would be a sin to exclude her from this great list.