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OK...ONE LAST SPEAKER QUESTION cash cash
Here's an idea, Db-99's come up used once in awhile, as Tvad pointed out. Buy a used pair, then order an audition pair of Definition's from Zu, so you would have them both in your home at the same time, with plenty of time to audition both and dec... 
Biwiring Triwirable Speakers
tweeter and midrange together. the sound will benefit more from having the woofer cable separate from the others. 
Many questions about HT pass-through options
The volume control on your preamp is probably much better than what is on your pre-processor, so any degradation resulting from going through both volume controls would likely be virtually unnoticeable. I have tried it both ways and IME the HT pas... 
Hints on how to sell on A'gon?
What they said. Good advice above. I would add, a simple honest description has worked best for me. If it has a few marks on it, be honest about it and try to show them in the pictures. People want to know how it works, how it looks, and that it h... 
Aerial 9B's for sale?
The Model 8b was a revised version of the Model 8 that included changes to the crossover and internal damping. 
cable upgrades , real or rip off
Newbee, Bigtee and Nsgarch have given you good advice. IMO, the bottom line with cables is determining at what price point (for you and your system) you are better off spending the money on component or speaker upgrades vs. cables. You may also co... 
Aerial 9B's for sale?
Swampwalker, you could be right, but my interest was in the possibility that Aerial had somehow improved on the 9's so I could upgrade if applicable. Contacting Aerial was the right move. Maybe those sellers accidently mislabeled because of all th... 
Aerial 9B's for sale?
Your point is well taken. I thought someone here might know the answer, so I could find out without bothering the folks at Aerial. Since that didn't happen, I e-mailed Aerial and this is what they said;"There is not currently, nor do we have immed... 
Spikes versus Rubber on wood floor?
Wellfed,Now you've gone and done it, the Big Fat Dots are relatively inexpensive, so I suppose I am going to have to break down and try them. Still curious, how does the hardness compare with a hockey puck? Thanks, Tim 
Spikes versus Rubber on wood floor?
The listening areas in all my houses have had oak floor over subfloor over wood joists. I have found cones to perform fine with my larger sized speakers. I also have used Sound Anchor stands with all of my speakers for added weight, stability and ... 
buyer beware of late
Several days ago, I made an offer to buy from someone with no feedback. I told them I would only do the deal via UPS COD. Fortunately, I know our UPS guy and he will let me look at the item and even quickly power it up before handing over the fund... 
Personal amp evolution
Time for an upgrade on this thread;Fisher Receiver- not one of the classics :(Sansui Receiver- worked great and got me through college NAD3140 Integrated - a classic, still powers my 2nd systemNAD2150 Bridged w/3140(still works great)Adcom 5300- t... 
Best Balanced Solid State/Tube Preamps
I wish I had a preamp that combined the best of both. Such a beast probably exists, but I suspect at a much higher price.Tvad,my dilemma exactly - Tim 
Best Balanced Solid State/Tube Preamps
Tvad, why did you just sell your Modwright? It looked like a sweet set up in which you put some extra thought and money with the black gates and all. What did you find to work better?To Kmiller5, why not an Ayre preamp? They are consistently held ... 
Drying sand in the oven- anyone try it?
this is a weird thread. we dry sand in our lab at work so it can be tested. my recommendation would be first DO NOT dry sand in your kitchen oven unless you want your wife to divorce you or have you declared an idiot. buy dry silica sand as others...