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Do I need or want preamp tone controls
Sorry Bob,I mostly agree with you but not here, I'm afraid.The vast majority of tone controls incur noise. Even the Cello Palette is not free from it.In most cases, I would suggest experimenting with different signal cables, unless you want to con... 
Urgent help: fuse breaker box for dedicated line?
When asking an electrician for dedicated lines, I advise you to include overload protection as well in the case lightning should strike in the direct vicinity of your home(s). Small extra investment, large amout of security. 
Krell Amps vs others
Why am I missing the 'older' Levinson gear here?IMHO, the 20.6s still rock .... 
Turntable Set Up Questions again?
What exactly is Compliance? 
Recommended Carrier for Speaker Shipments
So, packagingis more imortant than the carrier.As to the latter, you are dependent on human factors. No guarantees here, then .... 
What is a "transmission line" speaker?
Sean,Thanks for your elaborate explanation.Do I understand correctly that a TL speaker can be tuned to a specific listening environment?Example? 
Regarding a review in the Aug '02 Stereophile...
Jadem6, having read your comment which I can place very well, and agreeing to synergy and system dependability, is there a way to objectively interpret a review? Is reading and bearing in mind a review not such a thing as redefining an existing pr... 
Why bi-wiring is bad
IMHO, I agree. if you want to pass by filters, you should shift to an active configuration. 
Need help for wife acceptance
My dear girlfriend thanks you kindly for that remark, Sean. Admitting my gear will sound better, she just does not want me to invest too much in this hobby/addiction. 
Where R U?????
I am in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 
Need help for wife acceptance
Thank you guys, for your moral and musical support.BTW, she actually works at Bose's, which of course makes my position not better (no use explaining that Bose is nice for 'normal' consumer market).I'll forward your comments and post her comments!... 
How many DVDs/CDs/LPs do you own?
I amlooking for mint audiophile recordings. If you should have them available,please send me a list (MSoffice format)Thanks,Piet 
Which Turntable?
Better check out the SME 20/2. Simply the best out there ..... 
Cello, Rowland, Pass, OR Accuphase?
Could you advice on using Avalon Avatars or Eidolons with Mark Levinson 20.6 or 33h? I am looking for other power amps that dissipate less heat. Should run Eidolons. What would you suggest? What's the story on 220 outlets making gear perform bette... 
Jan Allaerts cartridges
Jan Allaerts cartridges are actually hand made in Belgium. The sonic performance is very airy and natural, and outplay Benz, Ortofon and Vandenhul in this respect.