dr_joe

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How many DVDs/CDs/LPs do you own?
250 LPs, 150 CDs (and a tuner). 
Survey-What is your most used source?
CD: 50%; LP: 25%; FM: 25%. Of course, if more titles were available on vinyl, that percentage would be higher. 
Best Woofer s for DIY speakers
Depends a lot, too, on how much you are able and willing to spend. There's also the other driver(s), crossover and cabinet. Also to consider is whether you have any preferences for size and technology (sealed, ported, transmission line, or horn-lo... 
Top three most over underrated eqpmt??
I don't have a lot to say have overrated components, but for me the most underrated are the Meitner PA-6i preamp and the Meitner MTR-101 monoblocs. I've heard a variety of hyper-expensive amps and preamps (Levinson, Krell, Rowland, Classe, etc.) t... 
Anyone heard Mogami Cables
"Heard" is perhaps too strong a word. However, my Meitner PA-6i preamp, which retailed for US$2300 around 1991 uses "20002 Mogami VW-15c" cable for the wired remote, so I assume it's not junk. 
Long interconnects or speaker cables?
Redkiwi's description the long IC/short speaker cable or vice versa issue is the most tersely eloquent summary I've encountered and I thank him for that. I'd only add that the preamp section of the B-60 outputs more than enough voltage for 8 or 20... 
Custom fees between Canada and USA
I can only reiterate what Rgd and Turbodieselvw have said: Canada does not charge customs fees or duty in electronics imported from the U.S. (in accordance with NAFTA), but, like every other transaction, you have to pay sales tax. Until last year,... 
THE BEST SMALL SPEAKERS
I nominate Tannoy System 10 DMT, System 10 DMT II, or System 1000. Only the last of these is a current model, though they're all close to identical. Sold only in pro audio shops (they're professional studio monitors). Dual concentric drivers, arou...