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Acoustic Damping Behind Speakers?
I've used ASC sound panels for years. I have 4 and they are highly effective. I think they come in boxes of 8 which maybe more than you want...http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue22/asc_soundpanels.htm 
Original Shunyata Hydra Owners
I used to have one of these years ago. Have a Hydra Vray II now. Better power cords make a huge difference. I'd call a dealer or Shunyata, I am sure they can give you advice on what works best from their line up.I have seen a few here that have us... 
Apple and Privacy issues
Albert, It's all about national security.The CIA got word about your humor and how that often comes out in jokes. They want to compile a list of all of your comments. Then flood Al Queda with it. While the terrorists are laughing...they'll do what... 
Which purist interconnect??
Cardas is a great cable, but system matching is key. The purist venastas should be a little lighter a foot, more tranparency and more quiet. The purist proteus provectus even more with more dramatic gains in tranparency, naturalness, along with it... 
What is the Phono stage you have finished with?
Lewm, I've heard the Alibic H3000 phono stage a few times in dallas and in Austin, I have 2 friends that own it.It's a killer killer phono stage, among the very best for sure. It's one of those components I'd be afraid to bring home for audition. ... 
What is the Phono stage you have finished with?
So I have now had my Nagra VPS and VFS for over 2 years. It's a wonderful phono stage. I am sure you can spend more and get a better. However, in my system my toes are always tapping, just great tonality, natural, and imaging.Really a great phono ... 
Contact Cleaner Recommendations??
Hi I did. No issues and fast delivery to US from UK (4-5 days) 
What Wilson to Buy?
Egrady, I've owned WP 6, WP 8 and now Maxx 3. I've heaard the 5.1's. I think sticking with the Wilson line up is critical given your objectives.WP 8's used are great deal. I haven't heard the Sophia 3's yet, but have heard the wp8-sahsa and maxx 2... 
Graham Phantom B44 2 or Taela ?
Hi, so I can't offer any direct advice here. I have a Triplanar and have always wondered about the Graham...However, you may want to touch base with syntax here on audiogon. He has the new Graham 12inch arm along with the standard version. Also he... 
need something to replace built in LCDTV speakers?
Of course, everything is a function on $$'s. Bose does make some pretty decent powered speakers, about $100 at bestbuy. They are small and can lay on a side/sheilded to.It is a step up from what you have (fixed my issue for my wife)http://www.best... 
Windham Hill an audiophile label?
I just bought Fiona Joy Hawkins SACD, Blue Dream. William Ackerman produced it. Great CD for Windham Hill Fans... 
Review: Audio Research D-70 mkII Tube amp
This article just kills me. I owned a d70 in college. I am counting the amps and especially the $$'s I just could've saved! thanks for a trip down memory lane. great review, very nice to compare to modern day amps... 
Stand out phono stages
i have to second the nagra i am sure there is better, but it does SO SO much so right. ditto their preamp. 
Azimuth and the Fozgometer
Hi, I have a cardas test record and a meter. What do I plug the leads of the meter into? RCA Preamp outputs on each channel and compare the results? Then repeat?I just did it by ear, it's very close as it is, but may have tweeked it for the better... 
speaker cables for Wilson Sophia
Hi, I've used Purist Dominus Ferrox and now Purist Proteus Provectus Praesto. Very very nice match with Wilsons...