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Settings for Vandersteen 5 Crossover for 2WQ?
Yes, I've got it. What x-over value are you looking for? 
Cars R OK, but what kind of motorcycle do you have
Wizard454 - averaging 500km a year is sad. The GS1100L is no collector's piece. Ride that thing! 
How to fix scratch on hi gloss Velodyne sub ??
Sorry, that should have ben "high-grade automotive WAX." 
Cars R OK, but what kind of motorcycle do you have
I have:2000 Yamaha YZF-R6 set up as a SuperSport racebike2003 Kawasaki Z1000 (Orange) for the street1983 Honda V45 InterceptorMy wife has:2001 Kawasaki ZX-6R Ninja for the street1993 Honda CBR600F2 for the track 
How to fix scratch on hi gloss Velodyne sub ??
If the finish is a lacquer, you can fill the scratch with new lacquer and use ultra-fine abrasives to level the new lacquer with the old.If the finish is a catalyzed polymer (I suspect it is), it's not possible to do this. Catalyzed polymer finish... 
What is Chroma Bug
The "chroma bug" is an MPEG decoder error. Once you know what to look for, it is very easy to spot.If you don't know exactly what it is, my advice is: DO NOT GO LOOKING FOR IT! If you learn to spot it you will become sensitized to it and you will ... 
mark levinson service
I've never failed to receive a response to the (few) emails I've sent to MLAS, even during the time that the entire company was stuffed into trailers parked in the Lexicon parking lot. 
Marantz DV-8400 or Denon DVD-5900 or ?
Arcam FMJ DV27A. Fabulous picture and absolutely the best audio out of a DVD player under $9K. 
Pioneer PD65 needs a DAC
The PD65 is a decent player, and the stable platter mechanism is pretty good, but it's old. Technology has passed it by, and if it breaks it's probably not worth repairing. It's certainly not worth modifying.There are some VERY GOOD CD players in ... 
Pioneer PD65 needs a DAC
The Musical Fidelity A324 is a good match for the PD65. I used one with the PD65 I used to have. The A324 is easily found on the used market. 
Power Cords Snake Oil ??
You're right, Loonytunz. If you can't hear the difference between different power cords, no one else can either. Anyone who says he can is delusional or terminally stupid. You are, after all, the ultimate authority on what each of us is capable of... 
Speaker Wires on Carpet
Socprof - I've used glass blocks from Home Depot, and they worked fine. I have berber carpet, and they made a noticeable difference.BTW, someone mentioned Opus cables on the carpet at a dealer. The Opus networks are spiked, so they won't sit direc... 
High End Myth Glossary.
Audiophile Core Myth: If I can't hear the difference between X and Y, no one else can either. Anyone who says he can is delusional or terminally stupid.Corollary: If I have an EE degree (or wish people to think I do), my opinions cannot be questio... 
Wanted opinions on the new Transparent "MM"
I've owned "original" Transparent, Transparent with XL, and Transparent "MM." My experience is that the MM technology is a major improvement over the previous generation. 
SACD - Dying already?
I'm not surprised that your friend's store isn't moving SACDs. Why would anyone pay $24.99 for a disc that they can get at Best Buy or amazon.com for $14.99?