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Zucable's Varial
Warren what tube amp did you end up getting? I looked in your system profile and there's no amp there. Whatja get? 
Will I notice the differance?
Allright, you go dog! Happy listening! 
Best color s to paint dedicated listening room
Isn't the best color always what your wife wants? I get no color choices in my home, luckily though she is an awesome decorator and I'm not. Good luck! 
Too good to be true?
Just curious what brands are we talking about? You might want to do as suggested, check with the manufacturer if possible, or even post a notice here and at AA giving details just in case anyone has been ripped off. Or you could just buy the gear ... 
Bargain interconnects to tame treble & boost bass?
A new source will help and it may be a bad speaker amp combo. I've heard that the Triangle speakers can tend toward brightness in certain setups,as far as SS goes the B-60, I used to own one, isn't particularly bright, but maybe with Triangle it i... 
Upgrade order? Preamp, amp, speakers
I would suggest starting out with a tubed preamp. You have a nice cd player and pretty respectable speakers, so I would suggest upgrading the electronics. Since a preamp changes the system sound more than the amp in my experience I would suggest a... 
remyo 777 does not play certain cd-r
Ramy have you taken note of the brand of cdr that you tried? The issue may be tied more to the cdr than to the player. 
how much to $pend to claim i am an audiophile?
Hey does anyone remember the old subscription ads in Listener magazine that promised a "real audiophile decoder ring" if you sent in your payment? That used to always crack me up! 
how much to $pend to claim i am an audiophile?
Swampwalker my apologies, beleive it or not I actually didn't even read your post. Great minds you know? 
how much to $pend to claim i am an audiophile?
Jetguy I hereby proclaim you an audiophile! Email me and I'll give you instructions on where to send you first year dues and get your address to mail your decoder ring. Welcome aboard! 
Anyone experienced JBL's K2 S9800?
Dean,My apologies, I just looked at the UltraAudio review, and the reviewer, Paul Messenger, is the same guy who did the HiFi+ review. Therefore I would assume that it's pretty much the same. That being said I really think that HiFi+ is a great ma... 
Will I notice the differance?
Get a used Rega Planet 2000 in the $500 range and spend the rest on music or new interconnects to hook up your cd player. You'll be very happy. 
Air space for McIntosh MC-275
I agree with Rgurney that setup sounds fine. Obviously check from time to time for overheating on the shelf above, but ventilation sounds more than adequate. The McIntosh recommendation is probably aimed more at less knowledgable consumers who may... 
Suggestions for a budget amp
What's your exact budget? 
Anyone experienced JBL's K2 S9800?
Dean,The HiFi+ K2 review is in issue no. 21, from January 2003. You should be able to order the issue online at www.hifiplus.com. Happy listening!