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Separates for 2-channel & HT, or.....?
That’s the exact pre I am taking home tonight to try out - I will keep you posted (no pun intended) ... Much of that 20G was speakers - I'm not sure I needed to match ALL 6 pieces but what the hell ... I did and I probably happiest with that purch... 
Separates for 2-channel & HT, or.....?
I'm in the same situation as Oakiris and my thought was to run a tube preamp to my front SS amp (Levinson 23.5) and front speakers. I will hook a high end transport and DAC to that 2 channel system as well as a turntable (eventually). I will feed ... 
I fell victim to a scam
Sorry to hear of your misfortune ... I really like this site for the Non-ebay atmosphere. I hope the bas##$ds are caught and prosecuted. Looks to me like you might call Visa and explain that you made payment and never received your goods. In a way... 
Modwright SWL 9.0SE Pre ... your thoughts welcome
I emailed Modwright and Dan personally mailed me back. I live about 12 miles from the new manufacturing facility and ask to visit sometime... he is a busy guy but agreed. I will get one on loan (thank you Kurt at Echo HiFi) and give it a test this... 
Any high quality music servers out there?
I'm building my own music server. There are a couple of devices that will help make it easy. The problem with going to a black box solution is the technology bite you could potentially take and lack of upgradeability. My Denon and Rotel DVD player... 
Very BIG Room? Music and Home Theatre Challenge
Shiva - You beat me to the punch ... Klipsch Heritage all the way. Belles and K-horns with a pair of the RSW 15" subs or go all out with Velodyne's DD-18.Also might consider Klipsch cinema systems ... I have read they are impressive for HT. As muc... 
Klipschorn: Still relevant??
I owned the Heresy, LaScala's and Cornwall’s over the years. I never had a place that had two empty corners so I never got a chance to own the legend. I moved to the Paradigm Signature's now but I really miss the LaScala's at times. I have time an... 
Becks latest album...any good?
That first track has some added bass distortion that kinda drives me nuts ... my kid loves it. Like all Beck music, it's yet another strange direction but overall I really like it. Heavy Latin influence (as mentioned) with even a hint of Rap ... s... 
iPod nano caution: incredibly delicate finish
Just got mine in the mail last week ... yep it's got a few scratches already. The finish is almost "slippery" and I'm worried the thing will hit the floor and that will be the end of it. The screen size is pretty tiny but I can read it fine just t... 
Anyone have experience with "Signal Cable" Cables?
I have been buying from Frank for 2 years - he has even built 2-3 custom cables for me that worked out perfectly. Nice guy, great customer service and he takes Paypal ... I just love that.I just upgraded my Levinson's to the Silver Resolution bala... 
Using Bad Recording to Evaluate a System
I enjoyed reading this thread ... very good points. I myself have gone from a very mid range system to a much higher end multi-channel, high resolution digital system in the last few years. I now go through my collection of older redbook CD's and ... 
Widespread Panic - Their best album?
Bombs and Butterflies ... Tallboy - Good music! Always best to catch them live ... the "Panic in the Streets" DVD is intersting ... it has great live stuff and the video of "Aunt Avis" 
Connect Cassette Deck to a Computer?
Check to see if your sound card on your Dell has an "audio input" jack - most still do. Most Dells have 3, 1/8" jacks in the back:One for mic inOne for audio out (GREEN)One for audio inSome soundcards have as many as 5-6 jacks for surround sound .... 
Best Speaker for $2500 Rock - Jazz, No Clue
Klipsch Cornerhorns ... Before you see them struggle your head will explode. They love jazz and rock (I'd put a good sub on them) and so efficient about anything can drive them. The down side is they live in 90 degree corners and I dont have two a... 
Am I missing something?
It's an odd dynamic - We often sit in these forums and argue/agree on the merits and/or demerits of specific components but the truth of the matter is it has a lot more to do with the "system". I believe in "synergy". I once slammed B&W 804's ...