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Can anyone tel me about Piega C-3 speakers?
goodwin- you're going to have a hard time finding reviews on that speaker in the USA...there aren't many dealers in the states and only the lucky have stumbled on them...i've got the C-10 LTDs and i can't imagine life without them...i don't know h... 
sub for $3500 or less
i appreciate the advice fellas,but it looks like i'm gonna go against the grain...the gent that has helped with my amp, pre, and the piega's has a piega mk11, mint, for $2500. running 2 channel piega c-10 ltds and figure the piega sub would pair q... 
sub for $3500 or less
thanks for the info gentlemen...the velodyne dd 15 and the piega mk11 are the front runners...look forward to "The Return of the King" brent 
sub for $3500 or less
i'll look into that Myraj, thanks 
i want a dull, caramel colored cd player any ideas
did anyone mention dipping the current cdp into a tub of maple syrup? 
Is This Sub Powerful Enough For This Room?
i think they're big enough :) 
When will a 60"+ true 1080P plasma be available?
i'm also in the market for a plasma...the room has been treated and would love to have a nice 50" 1080p plasma for the wall...for me, the plasma is the better choice aesthetically for my small room...never heard of the nec's-think i'll look into t... 
Benefit of DAC? Thinking of Bel Canto 2
oops, meant to address my comment to lilavine and not mr. cedar...just change the names :) 
Benefit of DAC? Thinking of Bel Canto 2
Cedar- Following suit with the other guys...My Aloia 11.01 CDP has a crazy good transport and as an all in one- NICE...That unit goes for $2400...My Scott Nixon Tube Dac and power supply set me back a cool $600...Stereovox HDXV dig cable- $100...F... 
Dumb question about Speaker Positioning
Two Channel- IMO- Absolutely......Getting yourself set up in the front will give you a great perspective on where you want to go as far as "surround"...My room has been treated sonically and everything else is pretty darn good- with that in mind, ... 
Small form factor, budget DACs?
Howdy mates...I also have a non os dac- the Scott Nixon Tube + ...Love it..not bad for $500, seperate power supply-a buck and quarter...Old School :)congrats Hudsonhawk 
Ext. Dac. - is it worth it?
how about a aloia 11.01 cdp and a scott nixon dac...depends, hifiman, on how good your current all around player is.. for $3000 total, i've got an insanely good transport and a dac that equals it... the two together my friend are religious...cheer... 
best speakers for vocals?
Piega C-10 Limiteds with a Mcintosh 402 Amp will put you in "lolla land." A lot of good suggestions on this thread-have fun...brent 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
Very proud to share my admiration for the Piega C-10 Limiteds....I've had them here at the Love Shack for only 6 months, but they've been 6 SMILING months.. Kind of a Raquel Welch, (in her days/present)speaker seduction each evening. I believe the... 
Speaker phase and timing
ditto the speaker placement measurement....if possible to within a 1/8 of inch,( toe angles ) ..... front wall to speaker- within a 1/2 if possible ....speaker placement as you know, is a BIGGY.. keep workin it, brent