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Ground level woofer?
Thanks! That lead to some fascinating reading. Did not get to technical details of having the bass at the bottom but fascinating history of speaker design and the persons involved. Opened my eyes and revealed much that gives a much better understa... 
modified Oppo 105D v. Mcintosh MCD 500
I'm interested as it looks like Oppo may be in my future as well. Isn't it boring when comments just sren't on topic? 
USB veresus FIREWIRE?
Very interesting. Reminds me of the Betacam fiasco. 
Is DSD download already an extinct format?
Charles1dad,I'm with you. We're the lucky ones. 
Amp improvement since 1994?
Interesting Timrhu. Audiolabrinth, I realized dramatic transparency improvements from power supply improvements. Experimenting with balanced isolation transformers, various conditioning devices and MIT networked power cables has improved my preamp... 
Lexicon Rt-20 disc read problem. PS upgrade?Caps
Took it to a local electronics shop authorized for numerous manufacturers. Needed a new motor. About $300 and good as new again. 
step up transformer noise
You don't even need a new outlet. Google "240 volt split duplex receptacle (adaptor). Easy. 
Is a high priced Line Conditioner needed
Only If you have good equipment-and a fussy appreciative ear. 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Of note, Cesaria Evora, Vancouver,BC. Sometime in the last ~ 20 or so years?? Time seems to fly.... 
The ultimate record collector?
Wow! Millions of Records? Afficianado or Collector?? Methinks incredibly indiscriminate. Makes my hobbyist collection of 14,000 or so albums- classical, jazz and rock- and ~5000 rock singles from 50's to 70's seem seem mighty paltry! (but I've bou... 
Best Option To Liquidate CD Collection
Most helpful Zd. 
MIT 350 EVO reference i/c
That should read MIT i/c's ;) 
Do distortion 's affect enjoyment of speaker?
Thanks all. The "adjudicators" here modified my question; losing clarity. I just read that Rockport's new speakers have approx minus 60 db distortion--they claim is lowest in industry. B&W have advertised 1% distortion. I don't know how to int... 
Need recomended wire for amplifier mod.
Michael Percy is a long time parts supplier online who is very knowledgeable. 
Regenerator, Balanced Power, or Power Cleaner?
Sabai has the idea. Test for complementary. 1 alone will not do as much.