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Depth Imaging
Excellent call there Rushton, I had a similar problem and then cure by moving an old teak Hifi component cabinet that we were unwilling to part with out from between the speakers and the result has been most satisfying soundstage wise. It is a bea... 
What next????
Come on Judy ... tell us how you really feel about ol' Bowers & Wilkins...He, he, he but seriously Aven, I am happy for you. It's a big deal getting into some great new gear even if some are a little dry with their humor. I'm with the Krell_ma... 
EchoBuster products, Does anybody use them?
Thanks to all of the A'goners for the current response, again you all have come through with some good founded experience and places for me to research. I will sharpen up. EchoBuster products, a few thousand to several thousand dollars.DYI, probab... 
Yet another "battle of the formats"
I for one Fatparrot can hardly wait to have a thread debate on the cost/value of these new formats. He, he, he. Cheers! 
Humming sound from my speakers
TURN DOWN THE HENDRIX, that's guitar feedback! Just kidding... I'm with Bulldogger recommendation, check for ground loops. Cheers! 
Wood cones - any experiences?
They could be teak veneers which would help prevent splitting. I heard about the existence of JVC wood cones but not a lot of details and I haven't heard them play. Cheers! 
EchoBuster products, Does anybody use them?
Thanks French_fries, every little bit helps. 
What's your dirty little secret?
...sometimes when the lights are down low and we’ve imbibed in a mind altering beverage or three...I listen to digital...and I derive pleasure from it...erp... 
Best small intro to tubes?
I'm with Rar1 on the Prima Luna gear. Very nice for the price point. Enjoy! 
Tube replacement on Aesthetix Rhea
Stew3859, Looking forward to what you glean from our members at A'gon. I too have a Aesthetix Rhea and looking at a tube roll even though by the most part I could not be happier. We'll see. Cheers! 
Which Linn Pre-Amp to buy?
I owned a Kairn for years and would swear by it for both musical sound quality and versatility in convenience. It has similar sound and attributes as most of Linn line. And as you observed it is a great value. Linn feels that the AV5103 represents... 
What music do you want to play really loud?
Pixies, Bossanova. Death to the Pixies! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Pentangle, Solomon's sealFairport Convention, Liege & LiefTyrannosaurus Rex, My people were fair and had sky in their hair... But now they're content to wear stars on their browsPatti Smith, trampinZero7, When it fallsSteely Dan, Prezel Logic 
This time the "HYPE" is true: Monk/Coltrane CD.
Thanks Teajay, Great thread, This recording has got to be the find of our modern times. For those of you who may not know this tape was found by Larry Appelbaum a Library of Congress archivist during a digitizing of old Voice of America Broadcast ... 
Best speakers 2,500 can buy.
I'm sorry Dritchey, Did I miss something or did no one ask? What amps are you planning on driving these with? The synergy between the speakers and power amps is critical in your choosing IMHO. Cheers!