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SME owners, what is your table sitting on?
Paskinn........thank you!I had pretty much decided to go the big heavy diy route and hearing your story now convinces me.I'm going to build something large enough to take all my gear.I'm going to design something rather different to the usual rack... 
Krell or Mark Levinson with Revel Ultima2's???
Bruce328i...many mahalos!I await your review with much anticipation.I believe an upgrade from the original CAST cables will be well worth while but I have been confused by the love it or hate it reviews.As you said...there are many out there who h... 
SME owners, what is your table sitting on?
Syntax.....just to clarify.....I was referring to the price of exotic "static" shelves not the active type which I can see the "value" in much easier. 
SME owners, what is your table sitting on?
Syntax.So you prefer active vibration control eh!I must admit that I am constantly puzzled by the price of some of these exotic shelves. And also by the fact that I feel they might be altering the sound in an additive rather than subtractive way.T... 
Krell or Mark Levinson with Revel Ultima2's???
Kennyt...nice system dude.I got close to buying the Sashas but they were exactly twice the price of the Salons and I just couldn't step up to the plate...just bought a new SME 20/12A and Strain Gauge cartridge!The Sashas were very impressive!So wh... 
Krell or Mark Levinson with Revel Ultima2's???
Bruce: I'm anxious to hear how you like the MMF CAST cables.I have a EVO202/402e system which tomorrow will be powering a new pair of Salon 2's. Right now I am using the origional CAST cables but have wanted to upgrade for a while.I have delayed b... 
SME owners, what is your table sitting on?
Guys - many thanks for the all the very helpful info.So the Symposium is getting some good votes here.Anyone using the Critical Mass, SRA or HRS shelves?Anyone using a FE Master Ref wall shelf?Jfrech....Which power cord sounded good to you on your... 
SME owners, what is your table sitting on?
I guess Zoethecus are no longer in business. 
To SME or not to SME?
What these posts and forums underscores is how everyone has an opinion mostly based on his or her preferences, purchases and in many cases biases.There really is little objectivity.All you can do is take note, filter, distill and then trust your g... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
My current drives are a 2010 Honda Ridgeline...customized. 1957 Porsche Speedster replica...currently undergoing ground up restoration.Future... Caterham SevenDream.....Aston Martin Vantage V12. 2011 Porsche GT3 RS. Lamborghini Aventador. Bugatti ... 
Why are HD downloads so expensive?
Shadorne....obnoxious! What the hell does that mean? And why are you making this so personal? Do you work for HDtracks or something?If they charged less then it would be a bigger success .... or I am I missing something.If my obnoxious attitude is... 
Why are HD downloads so expensive?
Tomcy6....fair enough mate.I took your comments the wrong way.But rest assured I'm not stressed out by it...rather disappointed and as stated...curious as to the pricing structure.I guess I still can't understand how a basically non physical forma... 
Why are HD downloads so expensive?
Tomcy6 - I just love the "if you can do better then do it yourself" responses!What twaddle.Just where did I even suggest setting up a music distribution service is easy or cheap?I also don't remember saying I can't afford them. So what's with the ... 
Why are HD downloads so expensive?
Paul...I guess that is the fundamental truth and answer to my question.Problem is that that attitude will never allow them to break into the mainstream or entice new listeners into HRes audio.Make the price exclusive and you have an exclusive prod... 
Why are HD downloads so expensive?
Netflix thing.....I don't dispute that but this is not a streaming service so the analogy is not quite fair.I think you will find that HDtracks are the ones setting these prices not the labels.My friend in the industry tells me that his company (v...