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OPPO 83SE AC Fuse
Grindstaff:The Compli Blu I purchased was factory upgraded with the OPPO SE83 boards so I have the best of both worlds… the stacked chips and Theta’s power supply. Lots more detail, and separation. The video as you would expect is a lot better. 
BPT 3.5, Audience aR12, or Equitech 1.5Q?
Eugene81: Here's part of the Audience May 3, 2010 Press Release that announced the new grounding system I mentioned... "Owners of a previous aR6 or aR6-T can have their power conditioners upgraded to include the new ground plane for $450, and $650... 
Violin/Cello Clasical Music
Wig:Check out MA Recordings at (marecordings.com). The J. S. Bach 6 Suites a Violoncello Solo senze Basso - Volumn one CD by the artist Martin Zeller is special to say the least. 
BPT 3.5, Audience aR12, or Equitech 1.5Q?
I have an Audience aR6 and like it a lot. If you decide on an Audience, be aware that at some point Audience changed the grounding system on both the aR6 and the aR12’s. The Audience website mentions an upgrade option, and identifies how you can t... 
what are your favorite movie soundtracks.
The movie “Dark Streets” has an absolutely fabulous sound track of blues and swing music. The movie is actually about music, so on the DVD you get to see some of the songs performed full length on stage. One of the songs done by Bijou Phillips w... 
Avalon Speakers... To Spike or Not To Spike
Wig:Thanks for your advice. How did you attach your outriggers… with the threaded mounting inserts… or straight in with heavy duty wood screws? I’ve never been a big fan of the mounting inserts. Also your System pictures show you made a perfect ch... 
Want to downsize
If I was downsizing, I'd go back to Usher BE 718's. Why... for the money they're hard to beat. 
Avalon Speakers... To Spike or Not To Spike
Thanks guys. I’ve looked at the Herbies website and frankly can’t imagine how the products designed for carpeting would work for me. My carpeting and pad has to be a little over 1.25” thick. It’s literally like walking on a cloud. When we got that... 
Is the Marigo 3d V2 the same as the Evolution Mat?
The latest Evolution mat pictured on the Music Direct website has two triangle shaped cutout openings where-as the older Version 2 (V2) mat has nine cutouts. The Music Direct website is the only website I have found that shows a picture of the Evo... 
''Don't Explain''
I wish this one came with a DVD. 
Spectral DMA 400 Mono Blocks?
What does "WBF" stand for? 
2 channel priority in HT Processor...who's is best
You'd be smart to consider a Theta Casablanca II or III. 
guitar solos where less is more
Cut 10 "Ain't No Way" from the "Don't Explain" album by Beth Hart and Joe Bonamass. 
Tom Waits Bad?
I own 10 of Tom’s albums so I’m a fan… except for his Glitter & Dome stuff. That to me is an assault on his artistry. If anyone wants my copy of Glitter & Dome Live… for free… except for postage… let me know and it’s yours 
How much would I benefit from an amp upgrade?
I think you'd benefit a lot with a better amp. Right now there are a couple of new and demo Theta Intrepid 5 channel amps on Audiogon going for around $1,400. IMO, that's a no-brainer.