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Good In-Wall Speakers?
B & W makes a very nice line of in wall speakers. Good Luck, Doug 
Straight wire with gain????
I apologize for any grammatical and spelling errors. I know there are some. I already found one in the second line. Thanks, Doug 
Straight wire with gain????
If any one of us can answer the question of what the "live performance" sounded like when it was recorded then we are on the way to the "perfect" audio system. Let me attempt to provide and example. I was not in the hall when Fritz Reiner conducte... 
Bow Wizzard vs Naim CD5, Linn, RA, FMJ
I think you will get a better response if you post this in the "Digital" section. If you ask Audiogon real nice perhaps they can move it for you. Good Luck, Doug 
Looking for a "Tube Guide"
Didn't VTL have tube book? Seems like I saw one in the Audio Advisor catalog. Good Luck, Doug 
Odyssey to drive B W 801 III ?????
I have 801 Matrix III's that I am driving with a Levinson No. 332. Sound is great with this combo. Great detail, BIG soundstage and great imaging. I can't help much with the Odyssey question, but I can say that you need to drive the 801 with LOTS ... 
Uh oh....
Ok. We are now faced with SACD, DVD-A and now AT&T is leading us to believe there is even better multi-channel. Here is the question. Are we rapidly approaching the day where our digital audio players are out of date the minute we walk out the... 
Uh oh....
Humph!!!! 
Cartridge Setup?
Hi David. As stated cartridge setup is not all that difficult. It can be time consuming and somewhat tedious, but it is kind of fun. If you have some basic (small)hand tools and reasonable hand dexterity you can do it yourself. A few years back M.... 
resolution audio
Redkiwi, what are the characteristics of the CD50 that you feel better the Meridian? Also, how do the 50 and 55 compare/contrast? Thanks, Doug 
Spade termination on speaker
Try WBT or Cardas. These seem to be about the most popular products for terminations. Cardas is www.cardas.com. WBT is www.wbtusa.com. You can also try Parts Connection and Parts Express. They both have web sites, just do a search. There is a fell... 
Canare star quads?
Several years back one of the writers in Stereophile used this cable as his reference. His claim was that when comparing the price/performance it could not be beaten. Unfortunately, I do not remember the writer or even the approximate time frame f... 
Where s the bass?
Try moving your speakers back, closer to the wall behind them. This tends to reinforce the low end response and it does not cost any money. Good Luck, Doug 
Putting together a new system
I recommend that you work the ends of the system first. Get a good source and good speakers then work on the amp/pre-amp. Work on the cables, interconnects and power cords last. If you have the cash or do not mind using OPM do the whole thing in o... 
Can’t believe anyone
Angela100, good suggestion. If X will search through the "Digital" forum and look for the thread "SACD Dealers in Chicago" several fine suggestions will be found. I live near Chicago and have had experiences with most of the dealers listed and can...