mrjstark

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Most important component??
My opinion about the components is simple.System is like a window to a beautiful outdoor scenary.My window is constructed with 4 layers of glass. All layers better be transparent or image will get blurry. Countdown:5)Accessories, tweaks, cables, v... 
It is 2008 do you know the best start up speaker
Emerald Physics CS2 Controlled Directivity Loudspeaker $3000I found these speakers to have a great presentation and realism that is very rare at this price range. 
Room Treatments and WAF? Long
As you wished Mr.Herman, there you go:"Unless the glass rattles it probably doesn't reflect much if any more than any other type of wall."Herman (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers)Mr.Herman glass does have different reflective or absorptive pro... 
Acoustic Sciences Corp. Acoustic Picture panels
I have three on order - VERY, VERY WAF......(1st reflections will be treated with those and front wall - between the speakers & covering 50" plasma display).So far the best looking treatments that I have seen.I just hope they will make some di... 
Room Treatments and WAF? Long
Ohhh, I am sorry Mr. HermanI must have missed your "yet another educational" respond while writing my above post. One question:How long have you been in the cave Mr. Herman?????_______________________________________________________________Accordi... 
Room Treatments and WAF? Long
Scoly1,It seems like you have a lots of issues with your room:1)Glass rear wall (all those beautiful views and lovely wife)2)Cathedral ceiling (very tricky to make it work for you). Is the highest point going from side to side or front to back? I ... 
Room Treatments and WAF? Long
WOW, WOW, WOW, Hermen.........thanks a lot.What an eye opener !!!I have been a CAVEMAN all this time.Thank You for showing me the light...........------------------------------------------------------------------*take me to the happy place*take me... 
Good Semi-Automatic Turntable
Duel - about 1K , nice sounding TT. 
System Synergy Theory
Just wondering.....are they still selling reviewed equipment on Audiogon ????? Hmmmmm------------------------------------------------------------------------Acoustics & synergy are one of the most ignored aspects by audiophiles that claim thei... 
Who else wants to keep their system secret?
Artists who seek perfection in everything are those who cannot attain it in anything. 
Anyone recommend a neutral tube amp?
Besides few other choices that have been already mentioned, I would like to throw -in just one more brand in this mix-up. My favorite amp (yes, I know - I am bias, on that matter) Consonance Cyber 800. It is a 78wpc El34 base monoblock design with... 
Best Towers Under $4,000 / pair
Emerald Physics CS2 Controlled Directivity Loudspeaker.----------------------------------------------------------------------*if you are ready to build your system around them.(*amps*)*must be placed at least 3-4 feet from the back wall.*must be w... 
How much does your system retail for?
1K,2K,5K $7,750 or $100,000 makes no difference, as long as it makes you happy.It is not a rat race, just a bunch of people with one goal -music enjoyment..........I hope....M.S 
How many pair of speakers do you own?
8 pairs 
Used CD player for under $2000
Consonance Droplet 3.1 is not the same player as DROPLET 5.0, as a matter a fact it is not even close.Good luck if you try to hear this player since there is probably less then 10 peaces in the country. If you heard 120 or Forbidden City , that is...