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What equipment do you really like?
All the Hales floorstanders. They are my faves irrespective of price. I'm sooo pissed that i'll never be able to buy a pair of trans eights. But I was lucky enough to grab the rev twos. 
REGA-VPI JR- LINN- OR ? UNDER $800
I was alos looking for a turtable in that pricce range a while ago and auditioned the planar 3 because of all the praise it got. Listening to it, I quickly came to the conclusion that the planar 3 with an exact cartrdige was not nearly as good as ... 
anyone with a 'system' near me?
How fast was that? I love this site. 
best used system for 10k$
I wish I had $10k to spend on equipment, but the best system I've ever heard for around that price used was a Wadia cdp, Levinson pre, classe 200 or 300, and Hales and don't forget the room treament. This combo is my personal favorite at any price... 
Snake oil and tweaks that work!
I've been messing around with my speakers lately (kiss, kiss). I don't have the precision to move my 1/16" 'cause i don't want to remove the spikes, but i've noticed a difference with 1/4". My desk chair also has to be in a certain place in order ... 
anyone with a 'system' near me?
I think the directory is great idea, then the respective locals could meet and make arrangements in sort of a more natural, go at your own pace way. For anyone interested (especially you ladies), I live in Dallas. 
Best Sounding Solid State Amp?
Second the Classe Omega, Levinson too. 
anyone with a 'system' near me?
We could wear black leather jackets with flaming amps on the back and shakedown local audio salons. Getting together is cool, but i'll pass on the alliances and competitions. It's good to think big sometimes, though. 
Best Ambient Music
I like Aphex Twin's "Selected Amibient Works VII'. Volume one, though, is more techno, more boring. Orbital is good, so is Eno. Slowdrive is something to look at. They have a song on the 'Doom Generation' sndtrk, 'blue skied an' clear' that's pret... 
High on Thier List, But Low on Yours
Instead of crappy, maybe i should have stated, "not to your taste", but audio gear is just about personal tastes. We're talking about stuff, not people, so there's no reason to be sensitive. I don't understand why people like Paradigm speakers (to... 
THE BEST SMALL SPEAKERS
Merlin TSM. Let me know what color you got. 
Speaker help please for $2000 US
I haven't heard these, but the reviews of the following commented on thier speed: Joseph Audio, Triangle, Innersound's Isis (electrostatic), and as above, the 1.6qr. I'm not sure how well the parasound can drive electrostatics, but you might want ... 
Best CD player for $700.00
I've never heard a crappy dvp with a dac, but i would suggest that you give Rotel's RCD-971 a try. You caould also wait a little while for the SACD players to cheapen. 
New Visitor Confused Over Upgrade
I find you confusing. EE does not equal hifi (especially in your case). JBLs sonsumer line is far from accurate. If you have the thier professional monitors, then you'll be pleased to know that they don't have a soundstage. You are proof that one ... 
Liked the Nautilus 805 but found better?
Why not get a sub?