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Audiophile oddities
Is it possible that these boxes were intended to house a future plug in modular circuit that was never implemented? Could these rocks be an anti-resonant device used in the meantime? Did Enron's tanker ship going through the Bermuda Triangle REALL... 
Help pick opening song for my film
1) FIREFALL "You are the Woman"2) POCO "Crazy Love"3) The TURTLES "Who would Ever Think That I would Marry Magaret"4)The TURTLES "Lady-O" 
Why not power your own DC
For indoor use, definitely go with the sealed gel-cells. A MUCH SAFER way to go. Happy Tunes! 
Surround speakers ear level
I mounted my surrounds up high, on my last home theater set-up. Keep in mind that your rear surround speakers are actually for "fill" to flesh out the sound as most sonic information will be coming out of your front 3 speakers. More critical is se... 
Valhalla or SPM speaker cable ??
I agree with rch10, Valhalla BLOWS AWAY SPM! I A/B ed these cables with a pair of electostats. The SPM sounded dull and lifeless when compared to the Valhalla. The Valhalla has much more "air" and micro-dynamics. I would go with a one meter pair, ... 
Home Theatre Software: Insulting?
Funny, I was probably one of the few people who thought that "Private Ryan" SUCKED!!! (Please, don't take this as an insult to the men who sacrificed more than we will EVER be able to comprehend!) Typical Hollywood schlock, predictable scene clima... 
Grado SR-225 or Sennheiser HD580?
YES!...in answer to your purchase of the Senn. HD-600. Happy Tunes! 
AC polarity
Two comments about polarity: 1) polarity is important to maintain for TV transmission synchronization between the TV camera and the TV set. 2) many new electrical codes require that the outlets be installed "upside down", that is, the grounding pl... 
Any funny audiofile stories???
Pbb...be careful. Playing "chicken" can be dangerous! 
Any funny audiofile stories???
One night, I'm involved in a serious listening session. Drifting of to my audio Shangri La I start noticing a barely audible intermittent "clicking" from my left speaker. I jumped up, turned my volume down and listen...no clicking. Go back to list... 
Tweaks
Kelly, I have found that Kentucky Blue Grass works best with SS gear while Rye works best with tube gear! Also, one foot square sod plugs make EXCELLENT accoustic wall tile! Happy Tunes! 
Mark Levinson's Guide to Better Sex
Clueless, I just finished Chapters 3 & 4, "Exploring Depth of Field" and "Other Uses for Vibrapods". Happy Tunes! 
Would the Audio Aero Capitole better Theta
I'm with Natalie and Mes, the Audio Aero Capitole was THE CD PLAYER at the C.E.S/The EXPO in Las Vegas! The "little engine that could". Not very well known yet, but should be some reviews out shortly. I predict that in 6 monthds to a year, this wi... 
Need help for wife acceptance
Try hiding the wife, instead! Happy Tunes! 
What to use as a shipping box for Rel storm II
Ask your local UPS if they have one of those foam bag making machines. This is the greatest thing since sliced bread! These plastic bags are custom cut and injected with 2 liquids that actually mix inside to create styrofoam that expands and confo...