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Cable auditions - Hard Work?
Glad to see the arguing is over.Douglas_ schroederYou make excellent points. I know I CAN'T tie up $2-4K in cables "just to see". Maybe if someone could explain what to listen for when auditiong cables...ie: greater frequency extension, increased ... 
thougts on arc ref1--please advise
So, Guido.....Are you saying that the LS 5 can't do RCA connections? ;-)paul 
CLASS A AMPLIFIERS
Interesting reading, and discussion men. Thank you. Now I know why I love my FPB400cx! The "real" Krells do sound wonderful on every type of music in my system. :-) 
Listening Fatique- componet or speaker issue.
I'm thinking your NAD might be some of the problem. I know - I've read all the reviews about that 320 BEE. That's why I bought one for a small office system I started. I thought the 320BEE sounded harsh and congested. So, I traded it in, for not m... 
What song best sums up the previous year?
Context Howard. Context. 
recommendation for best low cost rca interconnect
BillNow you're talkin' :-) Thanks so much. I know it helps (me at least) to have some frame of reference when it comes to ICs, and for that matter - the rest of this wacked out audio world in too... :-)thanks again.paul 
What song best sums up the previous year?
TomryanI do indeed clearly remember those very words which you quoted from Osama. If one actually tries to visualize that senario, which Osama graciously laid out for us - I think smiles would disappear from everyone's face.It is sad, that in 4 sh... 
recommendation for best low cost rca interconnect
Grannyring (Bill)I know you are hesitant to name the, higher priced, ICs which you feel were bested by the Art Audio IC-3s and the Audio Horizons. But, It would help those of us (me) who are pondering and wandering thru the maze of ICs. thankspaul 
What song best sums up the previous year?
TomryanThank you for expressing, so clearly, the facts of history to our more "emotional" members. Have you ever considered running for the Senate? How about - TOMRYAN for President! :-) As you so clearly understand, rational, clear thinking debat... 
What song best sums up the previous year?
Tomryan - BRAVO!!!!! There could not be a clearer or more concise answer. Well said.Thank you.paul 
Minor keys are like spice and alcohol?
DmurfetYou are hearing exactly what composers want you to hear. :-) The very nature of minor keys allows the composer so many more - musical choices - if you will - simply by the inclusion of alterations within the scalar structure. Major is very ... 
Advise on acoustic treatments to fix boomy bass.
J_baileyHere you go - this will take care of not only boom but they will also even the room out...... http://www.teresaudio.com/haven/traps/traps.htmlThat is if you use them as described here......www.acousticsciences.com/artic...bestpaul 
The song you just cant stop playing???
"Danny Boy" - Eva Cassidy. Simply touching. 
Leads on mid-1960's Siemens NOS CCa 6922 tubes
Frankie_uThere are so many tubes, both NOS and non-NOS out there. If you are careful and patient you will find tubes that fit your concept of sound. First you should have a clear mental picture of the sound you want to hear - or think you want to ... 
What song best sums up the previous year?
Boa2Just feel like alittle balance is required here:"At the same time, Bill O'Reilly suggests that it would be a good idea for Al Qaeda to annhiliate San Francisco. Forget damaging the morale of the troops, he's encouraging terrorists to blow up a...