richard_stacy

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HDMI Cable
Mrtennis...I really do not have any suggestions. I am about a month into my move to components that have hdmi connections so I have very little experience. This is why I started the thread actually. I realize that it will come down to trying some ... 
HDMI Cable
Also....please do not turn this thread into a debate about whether hdmi cables should or should not make a difference. I have demonstrated enough evidence for me that they do and started this thread to explore it with others who share that belief.... 
Thiel CS3.7 and CS2.4 comparisons?
Also a huge Thiel fan here. One thing you may want to consider before upgrading to the 3.7 is demoing a Thiel sub with your 2.4's. I am not generally a proponent of subwoofer's in 2 channel systems however Thiel is an exception. It's one of the ve... 
Wilson audio Maxx2, i am thinking of getting a
I have them in a room 14x17x9.5 high and they perform extremely well. I talked with Wilson about this before I bought them, give them a call. Not only did they give me input about the application but they explained in detail why it would work well... 
Best Rock Album in 2010
1 more to add here, I think thats 3 on the list from me....Deer Tick "The Black Dirt Sessions" (Partisan Records)More Rootsy, Americana, Alt Country with heart, soul and swag. If you aren't drawn in and moved by track 3 please check your pulse! Jo... 
Room Treatments
I relate so much to the OP and I think it is a very common issue. I look at many system pics and wonder what the heck guys are doing with all those traps/tubes/diffusers/panels etc! From my experience, they all have their own sound and more often ... 
Best Rock Album in 2010
Adding Junip "Fields" to this list. Can't get this one off my system these days. Fans of Jose Gonzalez "Veneer" + "In Our Nature" may enjoy this more elaborate side of him. Still sparse and unmistakable...adding and organ player, bass and drums, e... 
Need to select a pair of main speakers for HT
I am in the process of doing the same. I'm setting up a little 5.1 system on our third floor and trying to keep it simple. Hard to do when you are a crazy audiophile who has been dumping idiotic sums in his main system for many many years! Anyway.... 
Krell S-150M Mono Blocks
Hello Ben...I have had a few Krell's over the years and keep going back to the FPBc/cx's. Although the more recent units are still all great amps with some of the better build quality, there just seems to be something missing. Given the used price... 
Best Rock Album in 2010
Soldersplatter...That Lara Marling is a great album. She is quite the talent and a perfect match for Mumford and Sons. I think it is a special one that many folks missed. 
Best Rock Drummers
Brian Blade is amazing. Prolly not classified as a rock drummer but no doubt he could be...check him out. 
Best recording audiophile level albums of 2010
Rbrowne...If you like Balmorhea, you may also enjoy The Clogs. 
Best recording audiophile level albums of 2010
Wow. This is shaping up to be a great thread for me. First the WIll Oldham recommendation and now a new J.Tillman. Nice. Thanks for that. Vacillando Territory Blues is a heavy rotation album for me. Look forward to Singing Ax. 
Best recording audiophile level albums of 2010
Dgarretson...thanks for the Will Oldham recommendation. I missed that release but will be tracking it down today. He's one of my favorite artists but one thats hard to keep up with! 
Best free Apps for music....
The best app I have found is Subsonic. It's a music player that also will stream from my home server. This allows me to access any piece of music I have in my collection without storing a single file on my phone. It can stream using wireless or ce...