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How to replace stolen music?
INSURANCE CLAIM? 
LCD Television Noise ???
None of my LCD's make a drop of noise.I love Samsungs (15" & 40"). Sony would be my second choice.However, for the price, my 21" Westinghouse monitor can't be beat if you don't need sound. 
A gallery of funky speakers
Didn't B&W make a speaker shaped like a Saxophone? Where's that? 
Class A amp vs Class D amp
A true Class A amp most likely won't put out 500 watts continuous. Many will put out 30-60 watts continuous with several hundred watt peaks. These run really hot and shouldn't go into an equipment rack due to ventilation issues. I love class A but... 
Audiophile Results
In my system, the processor made a huge difference. Getting 24/196 with upsampling will make a difference vs a mid-fi 24/96 from 10 years ago or so...Having 2 channel direct, 8 channel direct and/or a pass thru mode makes a difference.Also conside... 
Rear Ported versus Non Rear Ported floor standing
You should look for manufacturers that design for this issue. Some front ported and non-ported speakers will still sound awful if shoved into a corner or rear wall. 
a Power vs Volume Question
db growth chart:85db @ 1 watt88db @ 2 watts91db @ 4 watts94db @ 8 watts97db @ 16 watts100db @ 32 watts103db @ 64 watts106db @ 128 watts 109db @ 256 watts112db @ 512 watts You need to double wattage to gain 3 dbTo get a perceived doubling in volume... 
Need help buying a used turntable for $500
Go to www.needledoctor.com 
New Audiophile - Upgrade Amp First or CDP First?
1-Do you want more tubes? Cary? Solid MF? Personally, I like the Music Halls.2-What is your budget?3-Don't forget a line conditioner and cabling. 
New Audiophile - Upgrade Amp First or CDP First?
I'm confused? A home theater receiver with a nice 2 channel cd? Do you have another DVD to use?My opinion, the CD player is wayyy nicer than the Outlaw and perhaps too much. In my opinion, the Outlaw will limit the sound that the Tjoeb is putting ... 
Giant subwoofer
That guy was nuts designed a series of baffles in his foundation! My wife would divorce me for that one... 
Considering Cambridge Audio Amp/CD - Need Advice
FYI, you should only worry about the minimum rating on your speakers which is about 10 watts.The Cambridges are nice pieces and will do well. You may want to consider Music Hall also (25.2 amp and cd). Do you want a matching tuner also? 
dvd vs. sacd
For SACD, you only need a stereo, either 2 channel or 5. DVD audio you really need a video monitor just to play dvd's. Technology is different, as well as sound. For a party, DVD/A is great but, for pure listening, SACD is amazing. Imagine if they... 
New TT or old
What cartridge is on the B&O? Maybe just a new stylus? 
Help---What happens when a tube
Spend about $50 on a Telefunken and never look back. It will last years and sound great. Mullard may have a little more in the highs but less elsewhere. Amperex (Trumpeter, not cheap ones) will sound a little more "tubey" but lack a little detail....