emmett

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ML 39 w/Bryston amp and Thiel 2.3?
Interesting points about reliability...but can anyone answer the question? 
Levinson 380S and PS Audio PP
John Atkinson (Editor of STEREOPHILE) tried the PP with his 380S, and claimed it narrowed the gap between it and the Ref 32. See the Power Plant review in Stereophile (or maybe it was the followup on the multiwave mod...not sure.)Myself, I've been... 
Best reciever for Paradigm Reference ..
Why? I guess I'm in the mood to downgrade ... the A/V system that is, and put my money into upgrading my 2-channel system. I'm currently using an Acurus Act 3, which is fine, but I could benefit from the rear channel fill of a 6.1 ot 7.1 system. I... 
9B-ST for Home Theater Amp
Having auditioned the same Acurus at hom with Aerial 6's, I found a similar lack of weight. I traded up to the larger 3 channel B&K, which was better, but ultimately to a 9b. Very, very satisfied; you are not buying 5 3b's. I have reconfigured... 
Best way to clean vinyl ???
Check out the NOV/DEC issue of Listener Mag. There is an article that covers your first question in great detail, collating eighteen reponses from thier contributing reviewers. The mag is down to earth and keeps the hobby fun! Highly recommended! 
Best Center Channel Speaker
Aerial CC3. Provides environment control for positioning above below monitor, or on stand (prefered), and a program adjustment for midrange cut/boost that can also serve to intergrate the center with your main speakers. Ultimately though, you woul... 
Worst Rock Band Ever !!!!
Hands down .... Pablo Cruise. 
Aerial 8B vs Aerial 7B
The 8's have a superior midrange over the 7B. As for the rest, I found the 7b on the lean side, particularly for HT. The 8's need 250W or more to be happy. You are a lucky dog to have the SW12 though, and either choice would work. Aerial is also i... 
Classe or Bryston?
Carl, I already live in the wonderful tubetrap forest of all sizes, shapes, and colors. Much fun. I enjoy the benifits of an excellent dealer who allows home audition of many fine toys. He doesn't stock the specific amps in question, though, so I ... 
Classe or Bryston?
Thank you all for your interesting responses; most seem either silly or irrelavent, so I guess I should have been more specific - I was seeking input on prevoius experience with matching Aerial 8's/center/surrounds with the Classe CAV-75 or 150 or...