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Has anyone found Audio Nirvana?
This is so weird. I've had my main system packed in storage anticipating a move back east (from Las Vegas). After some months, I set up a "temporary" system, just to tide me over (KEF Q1 two-way monitors, Sony C15ESD CD changer, Sony STR-DA1000ES ... 
Anyone in Chicagoland interested in A-B listening our respectively owned speakers?
Ever think about joining Chicago Audio Society? Very nice folks who meet once-a-month and do just what you want!http://www.chicagoaudio.org/ 
Recommendations for XLR interconnect cables on a BAT system
I like anything that uses OCC copper (Harmonic Technology, Shunyata, etc.). 
Help! My system is very bright it hurts my ear
Did your speakers come with grill covers? Are they in place? If your speakers making your ears bleed, try taping a hanky over your tweeters and report back. 
Where is the weakest link in my system?
Room treatment! 
Performer-in-Room Quality with Speakers?
Have you tried Nearfield listening? Put your listening seat at a point equidistant to the width your speakers are separated (preferably, a chair with a low-rise back i.e., rising no higher than your shoulders).If your speakers are ten feet apart, ... 
Where is the signal blocked?
Some equipment has built-in band-pass filters in the receiver/control unit.Usually, the speaker's crossover will reject the frequencies not needed by the given driver(s) (passive bi-wiring).  
Wilson Watt Puppy 7 or Sophia 2 for my room and gear?
Having owned the ARC VT-100 and VT-100 Mk3, I don't think your Mk2 will be able to tame the Wilsons (at least at the levels you're talking about). Maybe a Bryston 4B or 7B monos... 
Pop/crack on power up, followed by audible tweeter hiss
You fail to specify if the Nuprime is new or used. Pops on turn-on usually mean bad caps some where in the circuit. I took possession of a used BAT VK300-SE that hissed like spray paint through my speakers. The seller had me send them to BAT who f... 
JL Audio e112 sub vs. JL Audio Fathom 112 v.2
I meant what I meant. No harm no foul! 
JL Audio e112 sub vs. JL Audio Fathom 112 v.2
"Doh!" 
JL Audio e112 sub vs. JL Audio Fathom 112 v.2
gapperis123: "Mains" means the power that comes out of your wall socket. What you plug your equipment into... 
Tyler Decade Blutooth speaker
This looks like an awesome rig! I wish it had TOSLINK in so it could replace my A/V sound bar. 
Seeking to soundproof front door to my apartment
One option is a solid core door with a towel placed at the bottom to block sound. In addition to this, you could install a large rotating/swinging bar on the wall next to the top of the door and hang a thick rug to cover the door when you are home... 
Why do all audio forums on the internet seem "dead" ?
jafant: No, some of us wish we were "high".