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An audio system for a district office $8.000
For that size I would go with an in celling system and a Bryston Zone amplifier.You can get some very high quality in celing speakers such as Totems.For the source it depends what you want. Whether that be a good CD player or you could get away wi... 
How is your many titles in your digital collection
Almost 400 Redbook CDAbout 100 DVD'sStill growing. I have also decided to stop buying copy protected CD's just as a matter of principle. 
Martin-Logan as alternative to Magnepan 1.6's
I too am in the same boat as you.I am trying to afford some Martin Logans and I have been doing a lot of reading. You could try posting your question at www.martinloganowners.com as well, they are really helpful.My affordable dream speaker is (if ... 
Speakers for Simaudio Moon I-5
Doug at soundstage has reviewed the Focus Audio 688/788 and Paradigm Studio 20/S2He makes some comparisons in this article:http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/paradigm_studio20_v3.htmCheers,Nick 
Best DVD player for the money?
Cambridge Audio Azur 540,They also now have afew more model which I am not sure about 
How to add to my 2-chanl int. amp for home theater
I too am thinking of doing this, however I do not have another spare input on my integrated.Could I use the pre outs for my Left and Right fronts and send them through my proccessor loop and then use the other 3 channels off my reciever.My only co... 
tube pre amp to match Sim audio w-3 or w-5
I would also check out a Blue Circle pre-amp.If you like the sonic frontiers you will like the Blue Circle.Plus unlike sonic frontiers (which went under and got out by Paradigm) the Blue Circle stuff you can still by new with a warranty.www.blueci... 
Speakers for Simaudio Moon I-5
I have never heard the Focus Audio's with the I-5.But I will say that the Focus Audio 688 is an amazing speaker.I wish that I had the extra money kicking around so I could buy some. 
Blue Circle Integrated CS Amplifier
Thanks mike.I have made the decison to get one and,I guess you could say I have one on order. Now I am trying to thinks of some speakers that will be a good match. 
Hardwoodfloors and Spikes
I will second the opinion about the nickels below the speakers.I use pennys below my spikes. It works quite well, However depending on the wieght of your speakers you might want to spring the extra 32 cents and use nickels.The Copper in the pennie... 
What speakers are these?
BTW Porschecab,I think you are right with the speakers, judging by the small logo right below the driver. Thanks, I have been wondering what speakers those were for weeks. I could of swear that I saw them somewhere else before.Thanks for helping m... 
What speakers are these?
Feel free to corect me if I am wrong. But I believe that a shoe reseller asked Gilbert to make a high quailty Pre/power combo that would fit inside of ther product.Unforchanatly, it's no joke, and I wonder about the mastermind that thought the ide... 
Blue Circle Integrated CS Amplifier
Hello Witz,While I have never heard the reynaud twin mark III, I have heard peoples positive comment when matching BC gear with JMR's.Like I said, I too am looking for new speakers that would pair well with the CS. Some I am considering are the Re... 
Focus Audio FS688 wiring tweak?
I tried this tonight with my Studio 40's. I must of put them jumpers on and of 5 or 6 times.I found that there was an increase in soundstage, insturments and people seemed better placed. However I also found this muffled or blured the sound. So wh... 
New Pre-amp for my system
Not sure what your budget is?For a preamp I would recommend either a Blue Circle (goes well with Focus Audio) or if you have some more money a CAT. Niether one come with a phono-stage but I would recommend a Black Cube external phono stage. It's v...