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Please...Advice For The Speakerly Challenged
Have you gone to Galen Carol Audio? Check out the audiophile groups in Austin I am sure someone has some of the speakers you want to hear and will let you take a listen.I know if you are in Houston, you are welcome to listen at my Casa. Also, Soun... 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
I need to add to my other posts on this thread:Prince - Sign O' the TimesCarol King - TapestryYes - The Yes AlbumINXS - Kick, Listen Like ThievesStevie Ray Vaughn - Texas FloodPixies - DoolittleNirvana - NevermindRolling Stones - Exhile on Mainstr... 
Should I upgrade my turntable?
I still have a Reference by Quadraflex that looks really similar to your Realitics Labs, and I can tell you that when I sold a turntable a few months ago and waited for the new one to come in I took my cartridge (Sumiko Blackbird) and replaced the... 
Which cost more: your system or your car?
hmmmmm, well one of the cars has had so many modifications that the cost of it new in 2007 then all of the mods is much higher than my stereo, but that's a toy (sickness) similar to audio. We also bought a new car in 2009 that was more than the st... 
Please...Advice For The Speakerly Challenged
How about some Klipschorns used if you like the Klipsch sound that's as good as it gets. They are still a great speaker.Paradigm Signature S8 should fill your bill as well. I have seen them for sale in that range here before. This is a great dynam... 
Top 5 Hamburgers
Bongo, what's that Sushi place in the same shopping area as Javier's in Newport? I ate there last time I was there, and it was excellent.Also, I work with a bunch of dudes from Japan and they brought me to this absolutely AWESOME Korean/Japanese B... 
Top 5 Hamburgers
I want a Fatburger now. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I loved Inglorious Basterds! Christopher Waltz steals the movie, and I am shocked by how good Diane Kruger is in that movie, she's great, as well as the beautiful French actress who plays the theater owner.I need to rent that again, my wife didn't... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Melody Gardot - My One and Only Thrill (sorry, yes AGAIN)The Eagles - Hotel CaliforniaFleetwood MacThe Police - SynchronicityElla Fitzgerald - Sings the Cole Porter SongbookTierney Sutton - Dancing in the Dark (sublime vocals) 
Def Tech-Will CLR3000 as center match Mythos STS?
yes, it will 
Power cord VH Audio Flavor 4 vs Nordost Brahma
Dlcockrum and Elizabeth, out of respect for your opinions on other power cords strings, I am going to abstain from answering this. But I want you to know how hard this is for me. 
Turntable Upgrade Suggestions
Clearaudio Performance Magnum, VPI The Classic, Technics SP10 mkII - your choice of tonearm, Sota Nova (your choice of arm, again) 
Get Him to the Greek
Meridians 
What decibel level do you listen at?
I have both of ths Jax2, and they are almost dead on, compared one to the other. 
What decibel level do you listen at?
ditto, but I am surprised that what sounds extremely loud to me, and is still crystal clear, registers at 85 db. 90 db, can't stay in the room, need to move to the next room.