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Are you Guys Rich or What!?
and i agree with sean, entirely! -cfb 
Who R U?
bishopwill: so you've opened the closet door and declared yourself a crimson-tide "objectivist," no longer lurking in the shadows, ready to play a game of kick-the-can. or is it capture-the-flag?Beware the Jabberwock, my son!The jaws that bite, th... 
Can you receive hdtv signals on dig. cable?
mejames: and that's 5 more than you can get on cable. BTW, i don't think you're counting the "big 4" or 5 in your calculation, nor the premium sports channels. -cfb 
Are you Guys Rich or What!?
mhubbard: can you explain, please, how you know with such apparent conviction, that "anything I add at this point will not make a huge difference"? i assume that you offer up this assertion after having tried every frontend, every power source, ev... 
Can you receive hdtv signals on dig. cable?
i live in denver, the current but soon to be former headquarters of at&t broadband. i noticed a quite perceptible improvement moving from analog to digital cable. nonetheless, i'm dumping cable altogether because: (1) i'm fed up to my eyeballs... 
Amp quality / Slam
mhubbard: i, too, enjoyed viewing the dvd of "apocalypse now, redux." it's a mistake, however, to call it a "remaster." it's closer to a "director's cut," with lots of added scenes. some work, some don't. just the extra footage of robert duval's a... 
accuphase 75 vs. electrocompaniet mk11
mike: my a/b comparison of the electro (w/ upgrade) to the 75v leads to my quite personal preference for the 75v. my preference is based on the 75v run direct to the amp (accuphase a-50v); hence, if your only source is digital (the 75v can be upgr... 
accuphase 75 vs. electrocompaniet mk11
dkonstruction: tho i'm a well-known fan of accuphase, i think you'd be better served with the electrocompaniet. the dp-75 is outmoded technology, having been replaced by the 75v in mid-1999. the electro. is one of the very best cdp's i've heard in... 
Like it or not.....
FWIW, i've never found it necessary to re-install ANY version of the mac os. and i shall forever refuse to tithe to the church of st. gates, even if i'm forced to learn unix. -cfboh yeah, good to see your > again, sean. -kelly 
Which monitor speakers are the most detailed...
if you can find em' used, the ae-1 signatures are simply amazing. you might also look for some hot-rodded westlake audio monitors. boulder amps has used several pairs in their demo rooms. -cfb 
Anybody happy with high power Krell?
tim: don't be gettin' too excited. the osirises (now replaced in the avalon line by the sentinels) do weigh a half ton crated but are comprised of more than two "parts."david: i don't think you'd be happy long-term with krell amps on your speakers... 
Looking for comments on Piega P2, P2 limited, P5
mgs- i'd try a pair of avalon symbols (msrp $3k) or used avalon arcus' or eclipse classics (both should be available for under $5k). -cfb 
How Do You Decide What to Listen To?
tim: i can't believe you're a greg brown fan. you know he's another cornfedboy, still hangin' in iowa city? i have everything he's ever recorded. moreover, a signed photograph of mr. brown, taken by steve stone (former s'phile reviewer and "offici... 
How Do You Decide What to Listen To?
for those of you who have not seen the movie or read the book, i highly recommend "high fidelity." the protagonist, played by john cusack in the movie, is the owner of a vinyl shop. he has a huge lp collection that he rearranges in some nutty ways... 
Audiophiles - Your Favorite Food??
killerpiglet: you sure you're not a cop? -cfb