rlwainwright

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Childproofing Speakers
It might be time to consider replacing your floorstanders with some wall mounts and subwoofer(s). The Gallo Strada 2s and Reference AVs are *very* fine-sounding speakers that can be mounted up and away from the wee one. Mate them to a Velodyne Dig... 
arc vt150se
>> Not a good idea to poke around inside,the voltage can be lethal. <<High voltage will not hurt you, high amperage will drop you dead...-RW- 
CD vs CD/SACD Player – Tube-based or Not
Check out the Yamaha CD-S3000, see this thread on AA:http://audioasylum.com/forums/hirez/messages/28/281337.html-RW- 
CD vs CD/SACD Player – Tube-based or Not
The new Yamaha CD-S3000 looks VERY impressive, check out this thread on AA:http://audioasylum.com/forums/hirez/messages/28/281337.html-RW- 
Preamp for headphone use
Go to http://www.head-fi.org/ , you'll get TONS of options and opinions...-RW- 
Relabeling tubes???
Use a Sharpie and a simple number code, perhaps 000-999. Then simply maintain a notebook with the full description of the tube with that number. Simple, easy, and gives you all the information you need or want...-RW- 
Lots of detail, great imaging, not much bass?
There are a pair of Paradigm Studio 20s active version (built-in amps) that would be *perfect* for your needs. All you need is a preamp or universal player with volume control to drive them, Seller is asing a very reasonable $800 for the pair...ht... 
Best speakers around $700 with not much bass??
The new KEF LS50s are getting *rave* reviews, I would certainly look at those...-RW- 
Gold From Heaven -- Need TT Advice and Have Qs
Agree, the DP-47F is a very nice, sturdy TT. Your brother will flip out when you gift him that...-RW- 
Looking For SACD-R Player
You could burn your SACD ISOs to disc and then play those in the Oppo...-RW- 
Evett Shaw Elan monitor in main system
From my reading of these (Stereophile 2005) I don't think they are worth anywhere near the $2200 asking price. They have *nothing* below 200-250 Hz, thus making them very hard to intergrate with a subwoofer.I think the Gallo Strada 2s would be a m... 
Speaker comparisons
Proacs are great, stick with 'em...-RW- 
Neutral or warm? Which do you prefer?
Smooth, fast, sweet, and clear. If you can check all those boxes you're done...-RW- 
Small Speakers For A Large Room...
Tekton - Lore Ms will work perfectly for you...-RW- 
best snack for listening?
Greasy chicken wings and/or pizza - with beer. It don't get no better'n that!-RW-