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Very Compact Subwoofer
Velodyne's MiniVee, MiniVee 10 and MicroVee:http://www.velodyne.com/products/default.aspx?sid=545o724l 
Tonearm: How much mass is too much?
That amount of mass will push the arm/stylus resonant frequency down too low making the system unstably sensitive to external vibrations.Kal 
room treatment
Go to www.realtraps.com and take Ethan's words to heart (and wallet). An alternative is www.gikacoustics.com. Both offer good advice and good products. BTW, plants are of little acoustic use.Kal 
Anyone upgraded Salon/Studio to Salon/Studio 2?
I am currently using B&W 802Ds.Kal 
Anyone upgraded Salon/Studio to Salon/Studio 2?
Sorry to disappoint you but there are only a small number of readers who have the older Studios and they can be assured that Kevin's philosophy and ear have not changed but that he has made a superior-performing speaker and an advance on the earli... 
Anyone upgraded Salon/Studio to Salon/Studio 2?
1. It's Kevin Voecks, not Peter. I think his statement should not be taken to imply that the 2 is not an improvement over the original but that it should be considered, independently, for what it is: A new design.2. I didn't compare it to the orig... 
Help with math and science of tri-wiring?
All to the same taps. 
Artemis EOS Help
I wish I could recall but that was back in 1996 for me. I will see if I can find any notes.Kal 
Digitally Mastered Lp's?
And you generalize from this one sample that the entire fault of its poor sound is due to a digital master? Sure. 
Using 2 channels of a 5-channel amp
Should not be a problem. If you mix XLR and RCA, you will have to adjust levels to compensate for the higher output via XLR.Kal 
Which new OPPO DVD player is the one to get?
The 983 has ABT video processing.Kal 
Artemis EOS Help
I reviewed these (very favorably) many years back and I do not recall any real options in the setup. Amp cabled to crossover and, from there, to each module. My memory may be hazy, so what other options are there?Kal 
Proceed AVP2 current firmware.
Try posting here: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=707173&highlight=AVP2Lots of AVP2 users there.Kal 
Finding a DAC that will process SACD's
In addition to proprietary connections, one can output DSD over HDMI to any AVR or pre/pro that will handle it. Those will handle PCM output from the player, as well. More will be coming on line very soon.Kal 
Is there a tube based 5.1 preamp on the market?
The Fosgate is discontinued (as is Fosgate). Conrad-Johnson makes a tube-based 5.1 preamp but it is out of the price-range, too.Kal