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smaller speaker suggestions
Thanks.About the stands, we do realize they are a necessary evil.She just wants something that doesn't "look" so large.I'd imagine there might even be some small towers that would fit the bill. I don't know about placement when it comes to towers. 
Need help in picking a good preamp/processor
Is now a good time to upgrade?I was very nearly about to upgrade my HT front end. However after much reading I'm not so sure now is the time. For the money we're talking about spending to not have the latest and greatest, is well, a waste of money... 
Bryston VS Musical Fidelity
I own and like my Musical Fidelity amp. However had I know about the warranty in advance I'd not have purchased it.That said, bought a amp based on ears and warranty a few years ago. Ten year warranty from a company with a long history in audio.If... 
Which Solid State Amplifier is Making you Happy?
Everyone agrees to disagree. Proving it's the sound you favor as being the best amp for your system. 
Perfect Soundtrack for Stylish Sunday Lunch?
Are you trying to show off your rig or have unoffensive (enjoyable) background music that will not hamper conversation? To me entertaining a small group is all about the conversation.Dave Grusin - "The Gershwin Connection"Doc & Merle Watson - ... 
What are the speaker placements for 7.1 HT setup?
I'm going to burn my home theater set-up and move in kee tan. :) 
What music would you like at your funeral?
Something appropriate from Alex Harvey 
5 CD's on your current "permanent " rotation.
Dave Grusin; "Homage to the Duke" & "The Gerswhin Connection"Susan Werner; "Last of the Good Straight Girls"John Mayall & Friends; "Along for the Ride"Willie Nelson; "Across the Borderline" 
The Best Live album
"Waiting for Columbus" by Little Feat 
It's 2050. I'm 84 years old...
Kiss ?David Lee Roth?My God I'll be 100 and won't give a rat's patootie. 
Results from Beta Testers of New Formulas
I've been reading this thread with more than just a passing intrest.After twenty-five years I'm delving back into vinyl. New TT, phono stage and only a fleeting memory of my pre-play routine.I've only about twenty albums left (the rest were stolen... 
Jazz Recs for Classical Music Fan - Challenging
Dave Grusin - Homage to the Duke (very well recorded, one of my favorite albums)Dave Brubeck - The Essential (this is a 2003 two disc set put out by Columbia with 31 of his better recordings.) 
The best CD Player for the money
AH! Njoe Tjoeb 4000 with the upsampler and ediswan tubes is a real performer. The upsampler was worth the money. 
motor replacement dilema
Don't ignore having the existing motor rebuilt. 
Clearaudio emotions turntable ???
That and how they go about setting the proper height.The directions say to use the three "flat pads"... by doing this the one rca connector is inaccessable.Why not put a shoulder on the mounting sleeve?Or make it so three dowels, evenly spaced on ...