mrjstark

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How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
*$2000-$3000 speakers.(many great choices in that price)*$650-$1000 source(CDP,Turntable or PC system with ext.DAC)*$1000-$1500 amp,preap or integrated amp.*$200-$500 room acoustics (absorbers, diffusers)*NO MORE THEN $400-$500 on cables and tweak... 
Brand preference and opinions
BOSE 5.1 driven by Mark Levinson gear - you want people talking ???????? with this combo they surely will.....for a very, very long time. Good Luck 
bookshelf in a bookshelf?
Shadorne is right, plus...you can use these.Rigidity, stability, mass/weight are only few features to consider when shopping for speaker stands. Try....AudioAdviser something like these or MusicDirect,...... sometimes they have few stands on clear... 
Are Sound Waves Able To Penetrate Canvas Painting?
about paint and this picture panels. 
Reaching the top and stoping
Glory, 20min.....left or right?? + what's your fav. song?P.SThe only thing that i am not gone sell is that f...n , in ceiling projection screen & my wet ipod (don't ask).....it makes me sick . Eliza, are you trading ???? 
Best MONITORS availables
No such a thing as the BEST.Heard Magico.....I WAS NOT impressed....at all.NOT FOR $24,000 !!!! Look...., you can get a VERY good monitors in the $5000 or less price range. Just remember to remove that embarrassing price tag before showing them to... 
DVD player question
Right now it is a waiting GAME (format war).CES Show report might bring some answers.As of right now......NO ONE of that caliber.Cheers 
Best Component Ever, for the money
*2nd vote for Supratek Chardonnay (preamp)*Lenco with Denon 103-R (Turntable, Cartridge)*Trends Audio 10.1 and Little Dot T 150 (Digital amps)*Cyber 800 (Power amp - tube), beats many at twice the $$$$*Citypulse DA2.03e II w/USB Input($450 DAC), T... 
Who has the best plasma monitor these days
NEW PIONEER ELITE - hands down, Panasonic close 2nd.CES.....will be the preludium for the things to come. 
life without audio dealers
Above posts bring some valid points and are very controversial in the same time. However question remains.......Do we as "Audiophiles" need AUDIO DEALERS.I am talking about all levels here....., skills and knowledge. Mrtennis, you and I (and many ... 
Lack of Identification on FMS cables
I could be wrong.....but it might be an option.Try to talk to a dealer or who ever made this cable to have it redress with original logo/markings.Or during a sell - provide dealer's nr. for any questions.Of course inform your dealer before hand.Ch... 
life without audio dealers
- If no one payed retail....there would be no second hand.- Nobody likes to pay retail...that includes me.- Dealers are important to audio industry.- Find the one you can trust - build relationship.- Can you make it without them ??? YES- Where do ... 
A Bass Question
And it better be clean 20Hz.....or what's the point.Agree with others. 
Lack of Identification on FMS cables
It depends....I have top of the line Vampire Wire spk.(over $2000 retail) which was custom made for me (actually my friend - audio dealer). Also no markings. I don't mind, seens I plan on keeping them for a while but if I decide to let them go....... 
Dedicated Audio Room Lighting Ideas?
I use tubes.....whole 31 of them, just enough light to find my remote control. Now seriously, I think that your idea of creating a desire listening mood by using your room's lighting is great.It was also "kind" of important while constructing my n...