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need something to replace built in LCDTV speakers?
Goldenears7Excellent question, and I wish there was more discussion about the headache inducing, 25 cent cheapo amp and speakers that go into what are otherwise the latest greatest HDTVs.These components sound just awful, and worse, they clutter u... 
lessloss blackbody
TvadPerhaps you are too young:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindsay_Wagner 
lessloss blackbody
Further to my point, it seems I overlooked "alanwc".Curiously, he also has only two posts in the forum, both of which gush over Lessloss products.If you believe the claims about the blackbody, than the bionic woman actually uses a Sleep Number bed... 
lessloss blackbody
Having stumbled into this fascinating debate, I am willing to consider the benefits of this device, but in the spirit of objective analysis, I notice the following:For 1) "C breaks", 2) "Bazza", 3) "Variety", 4) "Rezabib", 5) "Stani", and 6) "Burn... 
What vintage Technics tables are best?
None, if you ask a Linn LP 12 owner. All, if you ask just about anyone else.For an extreme audiophile experience, I would think an SP 10, SP 15 or 25 with a suitably matched arm cartridge and/or tweaky plinth is what you want.I have never had one,... 
Biggest Baddest Audio Cables
EbmARE YOU A DEALER!!!!!!!!!!! AND/OR DO YOU HAVE ANY COMMERCIAL AFFILIATIONS WITH THAT CABLE?????JUST WONDERED!!!!! 
Best Private Retreat Using Closed Headphones
For some reason B&H in NYC does not sell the ATH A700s but has the ATH M50's which are also closed back and seem to be well reviewed.Can anyone add to the debate regarding the ATH M50's? 
Best Private Retreat Using Closed Headphones
Has anyone tried the Audio Technica ATH-AD 700 as raved about in Stereophile?"I borrowed a pair of the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 headphones Sam Tellig raved about in his June 2008 column. Their list price is $249, but the street price is $149 and u... 
Best System for Pink Floyd
Donc55Re "only a fool would build a system around ONE group!"As you can see by the growing number of responses to this thread - it's just a fun question. 
Best System for Pink Floyd
SonicbeautyYes, a good point re headphones....but still not as much fun as speakers which can resolve all the weird detail, while imaging well.Hence, my question.I disagree with the idea that anything which can play loud and/or low is up to the task. 
Magnepan 1.7
Texas42Are you or any of your friends dealers or have any commercial affiliations by any chance? 
The frontier between ''vintage'' and ''junk'' ?
90% of what is sold as new is junk! 
The frontier between ''vintage'' and ''junk'' ?
The majority of audio products made after about 1990 and all home theatre components should be considered "junk", and will never achieve "vintage" status, regardless of their age or condition.Cheers, 
Good Sounding Speaker that Won't Attract Thieves?
Vintage Magneplanars would not only be awkward to steal, but might be mistaken for room dividing screens not suited for most crack house interiors. 
Good Sounding Speaker that Won't Attract Thieves?
Maybe you could tear the grill cloths a bit and clumsily cover the cabinets with wood grain vinyl?