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Bass trap in a difficult corner
ASC makes half round and quarter round bass traps. You may want to look into them. I just bought quarter rounds for my rear corners because, like you, I don't have room for a full bass trap. 
The great Soupy Sales died
I too live in the Detroit metro area and grew up here and LOVED watching Soupy as a kid. Black Fang and White Tooth ("ruh-oh-ruh-a-roh"), the pie in the face, the oncoming train when he opened the door -- what fantastic memories! It really is sad ... 
Avalon Eidolen VS Porac D80 or B&W 802D
Kurt,I didn't see any mention of the OP's budget or the $10k figure in the OP. However, I do agree that it's almost always best to stick to the question posed by the OP. 
Avalon Eidolen VS Porac D80 or B&W 802D
Fjn04, IMHO you have a good point. The Rockports are amazing. I have the Aquilas but the Ankaas are fantastic speakers as well. I always try to repsond to the OP's question and try not to inject new suggestions unless it appears that the OP is ope... 
Avalon Eidolen VS Porac D80 or B&W 802D
It's rare you'll ever get 5-10 audiophiles on this forum to agree on ANYTHING so this is as close to a unanimous decision as I've seen here.I agree with the others - with your great equipment the Eidolons would clearly be my choice as well. The 20... 
Anyone have a victrola
Mapman, you sure are bringing back memories for me too. WOW, I had almost forgotten about Dark Shadows. I know that what is "expensive" is a relative term. However, given what many of us in this hobby are willing to spend on cables, let alone amps... 
Anyone have a victrola
I have two - one a table top (that is in MINT original condition) and the other a console model that I paid an expert to recondition the spring, reproducer and felt. The wood is not in quite as good of condition as my table top model but I have ch... 
Buble's interesting comments on recording
Good stuff Shadorne. I also watched a YouTube Mr. Bojangles performance from the same live concert - I'd love to hear this kid and his back-up band live.As usual, you end up costing me money!!! ;-) 
Buble's interesting comments on recording
Larry,Obviously, I was in a hurry and didn't proofread that last comment. It should have read "cool" granddaughter!! 
Buble's interesting comments on recording
What have you created? A pretty ccol granddaughter I'd say!! 
Buble's interesting comments on recording
Shadorne,You and I like a lot of the same music so I thought you had lost yer marbles when I looked this one up. Why? Check this out:http://www.amazon.com/Sing-Youre-Winning-Robbie-Williams/dp/B00004YLIY/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=125... 
CDs with heavy, fast bass and/or long drum solos
I concur with the Marcus Miller suggestions and was going to mention Bela Fleck's CDs (like Flight of the Cosmic Hippo). BUT, if you want to test the limits of your loudspeaker's bass response and push those woofers, I suggest you run a little S.M... 
Cleaning AC plugs, receptacles and other contacts
Thanks guys. I have 4 Wattgate oultets and 4 FIM outlets so I obviously won't be replacing them. I am mainly trying to ensure they are clean after the mess and, if it will help, treat them before I get my system back up and running.Cleaning the in... 
Very sad news - George Wright has died
Didn't know him personally but his great customer service was exceeded only by his design prowess and dedication and to his simply executed but eminently musical gear.My hopes and prayers are with him and his family during this difficult time. 
OPPO BDP 83 as Redbook player?
I am here to both confirm the advice you've been given and relay an experience I just had with a modded Oppo BDP 83. I have a fairly decent system (Rockport Aquila speakers, Lamm amps, c-j ART 2 line stage, Aesthetix IO Sig phono stage, SME 30 and...