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The best band you've never heard of
Neil,The Spankers are an Austin Band as well, must be something in the water, or the whisky, down there. 
The best band you've never heard of
To all,Just go to their website and order direct. The prices are reasonable, $15 per cd, and the money goes right to the band. Trust me they are really excellent, Slappy and Gunbei I know you guys like to poke fun, so do I, but seriously don't mis... 
Speakers with forward midrange?
Spendor speakers are noted for having excellent midranges, and I would also recomment my own speakers, Alon Lotus SE MKIII's which use an dipole midrange drives utilizing alnico magnets which give the midrange nice projection. I saw a pair for sal... 
What wire config for tri-wired speakers?
I'll second Spencer's recommendation, I currently own tri-wired Alons and use the Alon Black Orpheus cable to excellent effect. I would characterize it as being quite neutral. As an added bonus it is very flexible and easy to work with. Good luck! 
Sound is too thin. What to upgrade, add or remove?
I agree with everything above with one thing to add. Get your preamp off your cd player!! You have a potentially microphonic preamp with exposed tubes and handling low level signals and you have it sitting on a component that has moving parts and ... 
Besides Audio, what other ''passion'' do you have?
Watching the O's and Maryland Basketball. (And sometimes football)Wine and fine spirits. (Though it's my job) 
Your First System
Some kind of boombox, I forget what brand. I then bought a cd player but ran it through my ex-girlfriend's Onkyo reciever so I guess that doesn't really count. I guess that makes my 1st truly real system a Rega Planet, a Bryston B-60, some kind of... 
Blue Note RVG Editions remasters, sound better?
I would also recomment checking out the Verve Master Editions, easy to find, excellent sound, nice packaging, regular cd prices. 
Blue Note RVG Editions remasters, sound better?
You can by the direct from Fantasy Records at this linkhttp://www.fantasyjazz.com/html/20-bits_main.htmlBut I usually just buy them at my local record shop. 
Blue Note RVG Editions remasters, sound better?
I may sound like a broken record, but don't forget the K2's, same mastering chain as XRCD's for normal cd prices. A great deal, I'm collecting 'em all. 
Hum and s-video cable?
It has nothing to do with your s-video cable it is a ground loop hum probably related to cable television. I'm assuming you have cable tv, if so get a cheater plug from any hardware plug to check, if the hum disapears when the ground is lifted you... 
Comparing Wadia vs. Meitner
Wow, who knew this seemingly innocent thread would ruffle so many feathers? I have to say to Tireguy and Fmpnd that Audiogon would be lessened by your absence. However perhaps everyone is being just a bit touchy here. Lets remember, we're talking ... 
No posting from me for awhile
Travel safely Albert! Italy is my favorite country to travel to, point your camera at some of those ultra-stylish Milanese women if you can. 
Comparing Wadia vs. Meitner
Rob,I must say you really left us hangin' there. You say it's easy to tell the two apart, you give a great description of the Wadia and say you prefer it, and then not a word about the Meitner. How is it different, what did you like about it, what... 
Do You Remember Your First CD Player?
How embarrassing. This shows both how young I am and how poor I was for a rather long time. I got my first cd in 1994 when a store I was working at just out of college was selling off a few cd's it played in the store for a $1 each. Even though I ...