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Using a studio monitor for home listening?
Very interesting post. I have actually been using two loudspeaker designs, one for 20 years and the other for 2 years, which are used as studio monitors; Yamaha NS1000M and B&W Nautilus 801s. I believe the Yamaha's were originally designed for... 
Round Two: Best Speakers for LOUD music and rock??
Jeff,My last listening room was similar in size to yours (but not 18' high), I also like very loud rock music occasionally. The speakers that worked for me in this situation are the B&W Nautilus 801s, bi-amped with a pair of Pioneer Elite M91s... 
Anyone read the Chord Dac64 review in HFNRR yet?
Mick,I have read Andrew Harrson's review on the DAC 64 in the July edition of HiFi News. He said: “In conclusion, I’d put the Chord DAC 64 into a reference class for its decoding style and subsequent treatment of music. It’s not its lushness and s... 
Question about older Pioneer PD-75 Player
I used to have a PD75, sold it last year (to buy a Pioneer Elite DV-38A). It definitely had a black felt mat on the platter when I purchased it new in ~1993. Sounds like someone has removed the mat from you PD75.Marcus 
Possibly moving to ITALY Will my U.S. gear work?
I Have just moved from the States to Paris, and was faced with the same problem (110V gear running on 220V). Fortunately some of my equipment (Quad and Revox) is multi-voltage, no problem there. The rest is 110V equipment, Including two 200W/chann... 
Can you recommend a audio dealer in Europe?
I recently moved from the USA to Paris. Based on my experience, HiFI equipment is a lot less costly in the USA than Europe. Especially high end equipment. Personally I use a 2kW transformer/stabilizer to run my 110V equipment in France (220V). You... 
Pioneer DV 38A DD5.1 Selection
Thank you for your help. I am using a Pioneer Elite SP-99 separate DD processor, via the coaxial digital input. Consequently, I believe the 6 channel DD 5.1 connection from the DVD player to the processor is correct (presumably it would not play D...