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Insider or Outsider? To be or not to be,...?
I think we should get a free pass for a month to see if this thing flies.bob 
Room Correction, Acoustic Treatment, Positioning, etc. What are my options
@OP,So glad you took my advice. I hate seeing someone waste their time trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear.B 
A song murdered by someone.
Sebastian Cabot singing Bob Dylan.Nuff said...B 
Room Correction, Acoustic Treatment, Positioning, etc. What are my options
I would sell the B&W's and get a pair of Vandy Quatro's or 5a's.Then you will be able to correct for room issues.Bob 
RCA to XLR vs XLR to RCA... Converting Input or Output - Does It Matter??
@sbank It isn't listed, but Jensen can make one for you. PC-2XRhttp://www.jensen-transformers.com/product/pc-2xr/They have great customer service.B 
When to replace preamp tubes?
This is a great thread.I am new to tube amp/preamps, and reading these opinions help a lot.Luckily, Mr. Karsten is around should anything go astray.Bob 
Do speaker cables need a burn in period?
Components and cables seem to be affected by a 'breaking in' period.What seems to be a simply electric path has subtle intricacies that, in the end, affect sound reproduction.It seems like it would make a great thesis in EE.For mere listeners, lik... 
A brief review of 15 high-end speakers on home demo including B&W, Boenicke, Magico,Wilson
@duckworp,Thanks for that very nice write up.B 
A brief review of 15 high-end speakers on home demo including B&W, Boenicke, Magico,Wilson
@david_ten ,It looks like it is a husband/wife(or perhaps, significant other) business arrangement.They seem to be very well regarded, from the feedback I have read.Bob 
Best In-Wall Rated Cable for Subwoofer Run?
Specifics would be helpful.What amp/processor and what sub are you trying to connect.Length of run?B 
A brief review of 15 high-end speakers on home demo including B&W, Boenicke, Magico,Wilson
@boenicke-audioI really like those W-13's. Looks like I need to go to Park Avenue Audio for a listen.BTW- your link doesn't work, but http://boenicke-audio.ch does.(You should get a HTTPS certificate for your site, too).Bob 
another what speaker cable for vandersteen
AQ would be my suggestion.PM John Rutan at audioconnection. He'll give you the best advice. And, it is free.Bob 
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
@stereo5 , I concur completely. Had I known Mark had a 'track record', I would have been a bit more circumspect.The sad thing is that he mimics a 'brother in law' of mine. (Quotes are because we aren't married). In the end, I am responsible for $6... 
What components might I check into that have a small foot print?
For SS, you could try to find some McCormack Micro Line and Power Drives. SMc Audio just upgraded my amps to monoblocks and upgraded the preampA Rega Apollo should fit in the space you described.Bob 
Qobuz Coming to America Soon!
Finally!Now I can drop Tidal and its horrible cataloging system.Bob