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Recommended recording
Sd - I've taken many of your recommendations as well. Thanks. I read about this CD in Stereophile and it sounded great. But, I'll buy it now for sure. 
Not happy yet
My vote: replace the CD player and improve the room environment - forget about the cables and power cords (you've got bigger fish to fry!).First, the CD player. You don't have to spend thousands of dollars here. There are a host of really good pla... 
Any DIYer s out there ?
Sean, my primary DIY project is being a single parent to my two young kids. However, when time permits, I'm working on an extensive room acoustics project (one of the advantages of being divorced is that I now control the remote and the room it's ... 
Anyone has Marsh amp ?
Ryllau, I've got a Marsh 400 and I love it. I can't speak to the Odyssey, although it sounds like a good deal. But, I do love the transparency and neutrality of the Marsh. I'd stack it up against some very expensive gear - I have, and it sounded g... 
TACT RCS 2.0 Users Group
Guys, great post and feedback! I've been considering buying a TacT and this is great information. Thanks! 
Will Internet Distroy High End ?
Audionut, I'd watch out. I've heard this type of confidence from many of my customers and watched them go down in flames.First, I don't believe the internet will destroy hi-end. Where ever there is money (perhaps too much) and passion there will b... 
Best speaker in nearfield listening
I've got a pair of Harbeth 7ES's and they are terrific at nearfield listening. I don't think they will "seem" as airy as an electrostat - if you want this try the Red Rose, the ribbon tweater is great. But, I find the Harbeths very accurate and se... 
Most Honest Audio Magazine?
Like most of the posts above, I have a general skepticism of these magazines. With that said, I think some are better (TAS) than others. For me, though, the key is finding reviewers with like-minded ears and sensibilities as you (I can't relate to... 
Three best speakers for my budget.
Supakit, have you considered the Red Rose R2's (or maybe it's just 2's)? They are less expensive than your target ($3,500), but they are very life-like without being as bright as the B&W's. Also, you might want to consider the Harbeth Monitor ... 
Spendor S3/5 that good?
I like the Spendor S3/5's. They are very musical and "sexy" sounding. Like some of the other BBC speakers, they are terrific for female vocalists. They won't push a lot of air like some speakers and they don't over-articulate the music (so it may ... 
Has anyone listened to Legacy speakers?
I thought that one of the advantages of these user-groups was avoiding our domestic reality. I've got two kids, and your much further on the curve than me (my are 6 and 4 - love them lots, but woooo). So, let's not confuse reality with our passion. 
Positioning and Listening distance
Hiflyer,How did you treat the wall behind your speakers? Sounds like we have similar issues.By the way, you might consider auditioning a BBC speaker like the Spendor or Harbeths. They were designed for nearfield listening, and they are very good i... 
Best DIY Sound Dampening Materials?
Tom nice,Thanks! I'll definitely get those two books. From my perspective, this is a relatively low cost way to signficantly improve my sound quality. I'm surprised more people don't manage this side of their listening experience. I'll email you f... 
What is your OTHER passion?
Sorry, I've got to stop drinking so much caffeine in the morning. What I meant to say was spending time with my girlfriend. 
What is your OTHER passion?
Food, wine & sex.