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Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference?
nonoise,Do the tea light holders from IKEA actually make a difference in soundfrom having them on the floor?  Have you compared them to other lifters that do make a difference?  I currently have no lifters and have ceramic tile over cement in a de... 
Forever speakers around $5000
A used pair of ATC SCM40 V2 speakers would be right up your alley. ATC speakers are used by many recording studios because of their sound qualities. I heard a pair about a year ago and was very impressed. If listening to some, make sure they are w... 
Merry Christmas!
Hey Doug,So did you sell the Joules or did they actually go to Ryan?  Just curious.Bob 
What's up with TMR Audio?
About 4 days ago, I sent a PM to them about an ad.  They responded although it wasn't what I was hoping to hear.  I don't think there's a problem.Bob 
Low profile CC speaker that is good sounding
Thanks soix and erik_squires.  I did find a couple center channel speakers that would fit my size and sound criteria.  After consulting the sellers on the sound of the two, I choose the Polk Audio TSI CS10 CC as the described sound came the closes... 
Beginner Audiophile. How to chose a right amp? Recommendation for my setup?
I agree with twodolphins, IF you're buying new.  However, if you're buying used, you can do it and get all those things he mentions along with killer bass.   I also, agree with him about buy once for quality and sound, and don't have to go through... 
Beginner Audiophile. How to chose a right amp? Recommendation for my setup?
K,I didn't mention that the Ref 9 amps we're last $5200 for the pair when they were in production.   That's the BIG reason many of us buy used.Also, they put out 175 watts/ channel at 8 ohms.  They will drive most any speaker out there except elec... 
Beginner Audiophile. How to chose a right amp? Recommendation for my setup?
Hey K,If you don't mind buying used gear, there is a couple amps that are extremely fine sounding with many different types of speakers.  Nuforce Reference 9 SE mono block amps.  There are a couple for sale on US Audio Mart.  One set has a pencil ... 
Low profile CC speaker that is good sounding
It's the fit thing that's the problem.  Too bad the entertainment unit is so nice looking.   I've thought about adding a spacer to all sides just under  the top section.  It would be a lot of work, but then an 8" H CC speaker would work size wise ... 
Recommendation for an audiophile speaker cord that is not "bright"?
The Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme cables are very good sounding and don't here toward brightness.  Their Matrix cables are much better, but cost almost 3 times as much.  I have the CTGE cables which tended to tone my VMPS RM40 speakers wit... 
Low profile CC speaker that is good sounding
Thanks soix.  That appears to be the sum of things. 
The Music Room - Boulder Colorado
larsa39,Glad TMR has restored your faith in them.  I too have had an excellent experience with them on a pair of speakers for my home theater.  Bob 
Cable septic
mmporsche,I’ve done quite a bit of cable experimenting in my system over the years. If you haven’t read the long bit about the Schroeder Method (Doug is a reviewer for Dagogo online), it talks of the use of double ICs with 4 sets of connectors to ... 
Need suggestions for a $1500 used system for my daughter.......
Hey Bill,Another possibility to check out is the Vanatoo Transparent One speakers with amp and DAC built in.  At the last Axpona, I heard them and was so impressed, I went back to that room 3 times in one day to see if I still thought so.  Beautif... 
Considering Moving to an Integrated, Opinions Appreciated
@whyOwhy,The Modwright KMI 200 integrated amp has 200 watts per channel so it should have plenty of power and reserve.  The particular unit you mentioned that is for sale on US Audio Mart doesn't not have either a DAC or phono pre as is.  It does ...