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And we strive for..... what ?
This comes as no surprise, unfortunately. I do take exception to the statement made:"The driving force behind this trend has been the fans themselves, who now have a more educated ear and can tell if something is off-key, industry experts said."Th... 
Physical explanation of amp's break in?
It takes a little while for the electrons that have been randomly thrown into the amp to get together and sing Kumbaya. It also takes them a bit to see the arrows on the shielding of the cables. A confused electron is a terrible thing. 
Recommendations: Mozart's Don Giovanni?
Thank you, gentleman. Charlie 
DVD player used as a CD player good/bad
The internal dac is what delivers the sound you seek, (or are stuck with,) when using a single box unit. You will like some better than others. Borrow another brand, like an older Pioneer with a Burr-Brown bit based dac, from a friend and experime... 
Songs of the sea and shanties
My Musical Heritage Society catalogue has:Sea Shanties: The Men of the Robert Shaw ChoraleCD 5156601(I have never heard it, I just happened to notice it.)Charlie 
speaker to stand coupling
Speakers should NOT be coupled to stands. Another audiophile myth! Try it for yourself, and see.Charlie 
Songs of the sea and shanties
"Beyond the Shore." Deby Benton Grosjean on fiddle.Anair Records, San Francisco. Taste test at anair.comCharlie 
Is there a future for Redbook players?
Of course. 
Recommend a good Monitor for my existing system
Harbeth Compact 7!!! 
I need a physically flat or small subwoofer....
M&K MX-700. 
What do You listen to?
Not what you do. Print this out and put in a time capsule. Open in 20 years and see what you think about what you said today. Enjoy your... uh, music,Charlie 
TV/AV stands
I really like the "TV stand" I bought from Wood Technology. I have the one with the center channel speaker shelf and the quality/workmanship is first rate. Solid hard wood.http://www.wood-tech.com/cmv35.htmlCharlie 
NAD T752 owner, looking for right power amp
I am not affiliated with the sale at all, but you would be unbelievably well served with the Carver A 705X 5 channel amp for sale here right now. Charlie 
Floorstanders over Suspended Hardwood-Help Please
Coupling speakers to the floor, or in the case of monitors to the stand, is another audio myth. There is no good reason for it.Charlie 
How do you get past the pops and hiss of LPs?
You can pretend you are listening with a big roaring fire in the listening room.Charlie