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Small Home Advice
Hey G13, I was born in Charleston and was just out there a month ago. As far as the MMG's go, I think 4-5 weeks is the average. The 1.6QR's take around 4 months for delivery. 
Small Home Advice
"Sound Systems" in Birmingham sells Linn equipment. I am in the middle TN area...I'll check out "Sound Decisions" next time I'm in AL. 
SF Assemblage ST-40 tube amp?
I have not, just throwing out some ideas. 
Small Home Advice
What are your impressions of your home system? Not many people have the full Magnepan HT system. The Acurus DIA 100 or 150 was one of the integrateds I had in mind. Where in the South are you? I know a place that has a nice Linn display and am won... 
SF Assemblage ST-40 tube amp?
Hey Carl, have you checked out bottlehead.com ? The have a DIY brand called Electronic Tonalities. The sell a tube preamp kit called the Foreplay for $99 and have many amp kits as well. The also have a good discussion board. Good luck and keep us ... 
Small Home Advice
Hey Ryan, as far as speakers go, do you know about the Magnepan MMG? $500 new with a 60 trial period and a factory credit towards an upgrade if you choose to do so. Combine this with an inexpensive high power integrated amplifier( Magnepans love w... 
Worst Rock Band Ever !!!!
I wholeheartedly agree that The Black Crows are one of the worst rock bands. Seeing the great Jimmy Page associate with them makes sick. I don't know which is worse, Jimmy Page and The Black Crows, Jimmy Page and Puff Daddy, or Coverdale/Page. Hey... 
Hey Maggie Lovers!!
The Greater Metropolitan Murfreesboro Area 
need an integrated amp, only 700$ left..
How about the Acurus DIA 100 MkII. Plenty of power and a bright sound that could liven up the laid back PSB's. These typically sell for 500-600 bucks used. Good luck. 
DVD player with excellent CD quality
Like Carl, I also have the Panasonic A-310 that sounds pretty good even up against my Linn player. The A-310 does have a bad quality control record though. Luckily, no problems for me yet. 
Good choices for first time DIY speaker?
Has anyone tried Audio Concepts Inc.? Their Titan Subwoofer looks interesting. www.audioc.com 
Magnepan MMG's with Rega Mira??
I am going to try the MMG's with a similar powered amp (75w) in a HT/2ch system. I have read many positive comments on using lower powered amps on the MMG but upgrading to more power is probably the way to go. I guess that is the beauty of the 60 ... 
Tweaking and Moding my Nad AMP
Try tnt-audio.com great tweak site. good luck 
$1500 Mini System?
A sad note to this is that my uncle has been diagnosed with cancer and I don't know that I will be able to assemble this mini system for him after all. Thanks to all for the great ideas and I would encourage more since this would help newcomers to... 
Toshiba HD vs. Sony Wega
Do you think the Progressive Scan inputs on the Toshiba will produce a better DVD picture with a Progressive Scan DVD player than the Sony which can't accept them?