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Working with Audio Salesmen
@millercarbon I think I'm going to take the high road on this one as well as your advice as far as making sure I have a delivery date for everything. I believe he has given me exactly what I'm looking for in a system. Of course I won't know that u... 
Easily the best and most significant sonic tweak one could ever make!
@electroslacker Appreciate you relating this story. We often fail to appreciate that which we take for granted. 
Easily the best and most significant sonic tweak one could ever make!
@burtlake I know there are probably other Burt Lakes but do you happen to be from northern Michigan? Looking for other audiophiles in the area. 
BlueSound Stinks(!), anyone?
I bought one new about a week ago and using Tidal currently as my music service. There isn't a lot of help as far as set up for it in the box it comes in. While there's info on how to hook up a few of these $$ beauties together there isn't any as ... 
Your favorite 'concept' album
One you should really check out is Ovo by Peter Gabriel. 
Your favorite 'concept' album
Caress of Steel and Hemispheres by Rush 
Train
Passage to Bangkok- Rush 
Your thoughts and experience with getting the best FM reception/signal?
Stream. Everything. 
What to upgrade next.
So an update on my quest and question. I have decided to go with basically a whole system approach and still be able to use what I have. My Denon AVRX3500 is okay for HT but it really wasn't quite there for music. I am adding a Parasound Hint 6 In... 
More power for moderate listening levels?
@noble100 I would appreciate the offer of you helping me to know whether I am paired correctly and what I need to look for in a pre amp when I go that route. I have a Sunfire Cinema Grand V rated at 200wpc, my integrated is a Denon AVRX3500H. It h... 
Stupid Mistake
@jrwaudio Rush and more Rush! 
You can Vote for Most Valuable Lead Vocals (Rock Groups)
@tunehead I put Steve Perry because I believe he has a much better voice but second choice is Geddy Lee. His voice was raw power and emotion especially on Caress of Steel and 2112. 
You can Vote for Most Valuable Lead Vocals (Rock Groups)
Steve Perry hands down. 
Can I use 24 gauge speaker cable?
@jsd52756 This is exactly my thinking. I'm a contractor and I know if you are going to run any kind of power equipment over any distance from the power source you want to have a heavier gauge extension cord. If you don't you'll not only not have e... 
Can I use 24 gauge speaker cable?
@williewonka Excellent response and explanation. I've bought cheap wire before and have upgraded to something much better but have never really understood most of the aspects you describe. This clarifies some of the things I've suspected. I did sp...