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How many of us fall asleep while
Me too!! At the beginning of sessions. Hate to admit it though. Waht does it tell you? That your system so good it is relaxing or ..... 
Burn-in time Vs. Getting used to a sound
It is a FACT:Burn-in time is for real. Even after 3 years worth of break-in time, my solid state components need to time to burn-in for optimal performance. I turn on (CD,preamp/amp)an hr ahead of listening time(no music playing). 20 minutes in to... 
Best upgrade for the money ?
The $1.20 Tweak. God knows if it works or not,But my mind thinks it does. And that is what counts. 
1 million dollar speaker made by Kharma
YOU GUYS HAVE TOO MUCH TIME ON YOUR HAND!!!!! 
INTERCONNECT-advice from knowers!
I am recommeding what has worked for me after trying varied brands all price range interconnects. I, too have Dunlavy V but source and amps from Classe. Try MIT proline between Source and pre-amp and Straightwire Serenade between pre-amp amd amp. ... 
Rock and Roll Speakers
Glad to know Someone else has musical tastes like mine. I too enjoy music from Bethovan to Limp Bizkit or DMX. In great system they all sound good to great depending on the recording quality. But for DMX or LimpBizkit or Underworld, soundstage is ... 
What makes / defines an audiophile ?
When you enjoy CONSTANT thinking, reading, upgrading, listening, tweaking your system way more than SEX. And you all know it but won't admit it. 
Best solid-state amp made anywhere
Classe CA-400. 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
DUNLAVY SC-V. Enough said. 
Sony DVD madness.
The DVD-S7700 IS GREAT FOR MOVIES OKAY FOR 2 CHANNEL LISTENING. DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE 850. DO YOU REALLY NEED 100 DVD CHANGER?. All thoes moving parts. Something has to be taken back for all the added cost;the sound quality. Anyway that is my opini... 
Sony DVD 7700 or Denon 5000 ??
I use Sony DVP-S7700 for movies. For 2 channel listening It does not even come close to my Low line Classe CDP.3. Not enough weight, lacks midrange clarity. It seems there is always some kind of veil no matter I use internal DAC or outboard DAC. I... 
Which track do you demo to your friends?
I pick any Reference Recording CD's, POMP AND PIPES (2nd and 4th track)in perticular. Any Mapleshade CD'S,Makin' Whoopee: Tribute to the King Cole Trio ( 5th and 6th)OR A LA CARTE BRASS AND PERCUSSION: Boogeyin'!Any)in perticular. Most from the ab... 
Top Ten Interconnects of all time...
I don't know what I would do without the Straight wire SERENADE in my system. I have to tried some expensive cable between pre-amp and amp. And nothing comes close. 
integrated amps
Cary 300sei-appx 15 wattsof magic. No i don't own it but have auditioned it many times. it is on my wish list for my bedroom system. For my sytem I have Classe seperates. Which are very good by the way. 
what is everybody listening to right now
Last couple of days bought couple of new CD's which are now heavy rotation, With KID A still thrown in. ' Riding with the King' By Eric clapton and B.B.king and Joni Mitchell's ' Both sides now'. Both very good CD'S with sound quality and musicall...