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Toslink Survey / Please Participate
I believe two things have changed over the years , 1 being the toslink connector on most hardware has improved, and the simple invention of a glass toslink connector has provided a more efficient signal transfer. While it is still possible to find... 
Freezer Cryoed Cables...
Presuming this tweak works , Winter is coming, you could get a pretty good idea when the weather is going to be dry and cold, thus in theory you could take your amp, put it in plastic, in a safe place outside , and avoid having your wife call the ... 
Virtually free system upgrade?
Absolutely. I have done this using a very low tone on the sub , with all other amplification off to identify what is rattling , and yes the baseboard heat, pictures on the wall, cd racks , vases . Definetly worthwhile. 
Denon 2900 - Problem with DTS on Kill Bill Vol.1
Its not the Disc or the Player, its Bill screwing with your head. 
DVD-A recording titles to die for
Some sonic goodies include Steeley Dan , Everything must go and Two Against Nature, Donald Fagen, The Nightfly, The Eagles , Hotel California , the two by the Big Phat Band, and Grover Washington Jr, Winelight. 
Good, Neutral, Reasonably Priced Cables?
Rumour has it the original poster who wanted to recable his entire system without going nuts has committed suicide. 
Current Trends In Home Audio
While their will always be audiophiles , sadly, I believe the numbers will diminish. It seems that the trend is for convenience over quality. Music all stored on a Hard Drive with sound quality as a secondary consideration. Its frustrating. I was ... 
Good, Neutral, Reasonably Priced Cables?
Well Robert of Ridge Street Audio I certainly dont trust. He is using magots in his cables. Although I do own 4 pair of various Poeima interconnects and Speaker Cables and the perceived neutral resolution in conjunction with My Audio Magic Eclipse... 
Multichannel InterconnectsÂ….. What Are YOU Using?
2 Ridge Street for the front, 2 Z Squared for the rears , and two Audioquest for the center and sub. 
Best Tweak???
Bright Light ! Huh ? How about taking a look at the path of your intercoonects and power cords under bright lights or a high beam flashlight. Are they really traveling in a smooth untangeled path. How about that spade you are convinced is attached... 
Physically Separate Amp from Other Equipment????
Good post and good answers. Within reason keep your amp , front end, cables and power cords seperated. Improvements can range from mild to jaw dropping. 
DLP vs Plasma/LCD
If your TV is dead and you have to buy now , its tough.In one year I believe the decisions will be clearer. I like the direction Samsung is going though, because they are focusing on what should matter most, The Quality of the Picture ! 
DLP vs Plasma/LCD
Their is a big outfit in New Jersey called Sixth Ave Electronics that had a Panny 50 inch Plasma on sale for $5498.00.And Im sorry , "The why in the world" comment was not meant for you , it was meant for the "mass populus" . Re reading the post i... 
DLP vs Plasma/LCD
Interesting stuff, guys . How will these thinner / flat panel LCD and DLP TV's compare in weight to Plasmas ? . Tony I said Large Screen , which to clarify, I define as 50" inches and up. You gave me a link to a Panasonic 50 inch LCD for $2799.00 ... 
CD player for under $2,000
Classe CDP-10 if you can find one. Smooth as a baby's butt.