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Arcam vs. B&K
IMO the Rotel is not in the same class as the Arcams. 
Zu Druid questions
Kehut, I don't think I got my point across correctly in my previous post. I don't have the Ushers set up in the small room, they are set up in my living room which is much larger ~ 18' X 22' with 14' ceiling and an open floor plan.I'm considering ... 
Zu Druid questions
I read elsewhere they only did this with their top of the line model. If I decide to order I'll find out for sure.I love the sound of my Ushers, but because of my living room and the big entertainment center, they're a beach to place. The slant an... 
Zu Druid questions
Hello everyone; I'm still here, but have just been reading a learning.I appreciate the debate about this speaker and have not taken offense to anyone's post and hope no one else has either. Good spirited debates like this can be very helpful IMO. ... 
Is HDCD dead?
Perfectionist, are you sure about the Naim's playing HDCD's? I have their entry level CD5i and have seen nothing to indicate it has this capability. 
Arcam vs. B&K
Depends on what your priorites are. If music is more important I would recommend the Arcam, but if HT is more important I would probably get the B&K.Overall I would recommend the Arcam. Features, looks, music performance, resale, etc. 
Life after Maggies?
I went from the 1.6's to the Usher 6381's and don't feel I lost a thing. IMO the Usher can match the 1.6's in every area, even transparancy.They're an incredible speaker at their price point and will more then likely provide all the bass you will ... 
Anyone try the Paul Speltz Anti Wires?
According the their website DH Labs designed the cables. I'm curious what the differece's are between these and the DHL offerings?I've just about made up my mind to give the AA IC's and speaker cables a go, but can't help to think maybe I should j... 
CD player reccomendations please
I would add Naim CD5i to my short list of CDP's to listen to. It just might be the winner between the one's you've listed. :-) 
Best Neil Young Album?
What's the best CD version of Zuma? 
Does this speaker exist or am I being ridiculous?
I don't know about the WAF, but go to Blue Marble Audio in San Antonio and have a listen to the Ushers.I would also add Energy Veritas to your listening list. 2.3i and 2.4i (probably 2.4i's with the size of your room).They have slim cabinets, incr... 
Best SACD hookup- multi channel or CD?
What pre-amp are you using? My Sony 999ES has the 5.1 outputs as well as the standard two channel. I never had a reason to use the two channel outputs other than to compare them with the other outputs. The two channel outputs in addition to the 5.... 
Where do I make the long run IC or speaker cable?
Shorter IC's, longer speaker cables. Have tried both and to me the IC's effect the sound more than speaker cables. I've got a .5M and 1M pair of the same cable and can hear the difference between the two. 
Help Please recommend a 5ch amp around $2000
Brand new Odyssey HT-5 with cap upgrade. 20 year warranty, 30 day risk free trial.What do you have to lose? 
what are some of the best amplifiers
Belles 350A Reference. A sure to be classic.