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Two subwoofers in smallish HT room?
Two small subs should load up the room very nicely and at the same time have the benefit of speed and adjustability. Definitely try different locations for best results. Good luck! 
What is the magic behind SET
C123666, are these the interstage coupled amps you referred to in another thread? Could you guys list a few? I'm very interested. Thanks! 
Mini Mac as audio server?
This has turned into a great thread guys. Great info and links. Keep 'em coming. Thanks! 
6SN7 suffixes
Fatparrot, when I first got into the 6SN7s I did exactly what Charliee is suggesting. Andy has breakdowns of all the tubes he carries with some nice brief descriptions. 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Pat Malone as Sonny Crockett? I can see it now. 
6SN7 suffixes
I really like the Sylvania VT-231s as well. I don't know anything about the differences between the metal base or chrome dome versions though.One tube I've really enjoyed the last few years is the black glass Ken-Rad VT-231. Many of the same attri... 
which dac dack, scott nixon, or other DAC $600?
I just placed an order for the new Ack! dAck! 2.0 which is $695 until this Tuesday. After that it will sell for $795. It'll be interesting to compare it to my long standing Kora Hermes. Older Ack! dAck!s are going for a little over $300 used.On a ... 
6SN7 suffixes
Fatparrot, I was waiting for more experienced users of the tube to chime in first, but since no one has yet, I'll post.Did you want to know what the actual GT, GTA, GTB, W, VT-231 designations mean or were you more interested in their sonic charac... 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
I think Douglas Schroeder is using the "DeBeers Equation", heheh. 
For All These Years, No Idea I Was Dead
It's always something. Often a room doesn't sound like what you'd expect. With all the clothes and miscellaneous junk lying around my room, you'd think it'd be dead. It's pretty darn lively! 
What about a product can irritate you?
Edesilva, it sounds like you're describing one of the old Billy Crystal/Christopher Guest SNL skits.BC: You ever get a, a, ah, ah, ah...CG: A CD jewel case?BC: Yeah!CG: ...and you rub your thumb up and down it until you get a Saran Wrap paper cut?... 
What about a product can irritate you?
Da Weel? wat dat?It's amazing when you think about how absolutely vital the wheel is in OUR daily life. And then find out the ancient Egyptians built the Great pyramids without it and 13th century Mongols transported over 100,000 soldiers, support... 
Concert Hall? Or Dedicated Listening Room?
Interesting idea.I think concert halls and many listening venues are designed to carry, transmit and accentuate musical performances. They create their own dimensionality and tonal character.Reproducing music in our home is a different endeavor. F... 
What about a product can irritate you?
Rannagarden, every time I get new cable[s] to try out in my system I always think to myself "2 or 3 minutes". Yeah right! 15 minutes later, raw fingers, sweaty t-shirt and arising with stiff, creaky knees, I'm reminded how much I hate doing this. ... 
Speakers for low power amps?
Great thread and great answers!