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Projectors?
I own an infocus X1 which can be purchased used for 200-500$ these days (with or without bulbs).New bulbs run about 250$ and are said to last 3k hours.I've had my current bulb running for 4k hours and apart from a lumen loss its still going strong... 
Speaker upgrade help needed: 4500$ used
Actually I did make a decision!I took a new job in Sept which has kept me working very hard and my mind just hasn't been into audio enough to go on audition after audition and keep that process organized and progressing. SO! based on reading revie... 
A couple of good cheap tweaks
For cable risers what is the height that is most effective? is there a minimum?Also does this benefit pertain only to speaker cable? or powercords and IC's also?I experimented with this a little by going out to Michaels Art Supply store and buying... 
Audio Physics Virgo II's - Cabling
Thanks for the responses guys!The DCCA's are nearly double the amount I have budgeted for speaker cables, so unless I can find a used set at a significant discount I won't be able to afford them.Also a lot of the other suggestions (like cardas Neu... 
Speaker upgrade help needed: 4500$ used
Jeff I heard the 804 Sigs and thought the Maggies beat them pretty well.Barrel, the fact that Blue Heron is out of business is a turnoff, sorry!Still hunting! 
Speaker upgrade help needed: 4500$ used
Hey all, I've been out of the loop for a little while as my living arrangements have been in flux!Finally found a place to live and will be back on the hunt for a set of speakers. My budget has increased by 1500$ up to the 6000$ range (used) so if... 
Speaker upgrade help needed: 4500$ used
Yeah, I have wanted to hear those Dunlavy speakers for a while but dont know where I could go to get a listen! (I'm in the philly area)Anyway, I just got back from a dealer and heard the Maggie 3.6s and they did sound very nice. Much better than I... 
Speakers suggestions for ML 335, 380s, 39
I just got back from a dealer and just heard the Revel F50 (4k$ new) and the Magnepan 3.6 (4.3k$ new)The Revels were the clear winner (and came out to 300$ less!)Go and listen for yourself. 
Speaker upgrade help needed: 4500$ used
Thanks for the recommendations!I've only heard planar speakers a few times and have not been fond of the sound. I suppose I should take myself to a few stores and give them another chance though since between the Maggies and ML's there has been so... 
Spk cable? SignalCable to Nordost Blue Heaven
Thanks for the heads up Kira!I emailed Signal to see if they have a "trade up" program! 
Fake / Counterfeit Siltech cables ???
why not just contact Siltech directly? surely they would give you something to go on. 
Reverse Speaker Selector
I'm confused.You want to run 2 amps into one speaker???Or you want to run 2 sources (cd player, dvd player, tv, radio) into one set of speakers? 
An audio system for a district office $8.000
I'm so lost by this thread.PLEASE give more details.Inhabitants? is this a zoo or prison or something?are they employees? or full time residents of this building?What type of district is this? what type of company?if you have a lot of people cramm... 
Speaker upgrade itch Opinions 2500$used
Thanks for everyones opinions!I took some of the advice and got a bunch of gear! *hahah*I opted to move away from the tubed gear because I wanted to be able to use my 2ch speakers in combination with my television which has no speakers (a projecto... 
TG Audio vs Pursang vs Poiema Interconnects
there are 3 versions of the poiema I think?1, 2 and 2 sig.