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Help with audio racks
Go to the Music Direct site and check out the Solid Steel line. They are exceptional buys and make really are one of the best buys for the money. The quality and sonics, are first rate. Several of my friends and I own these and have verified simil... 
Mark Levinson Where is the Emotion??
Having owened many pieces of Levinson equipment, and hearing various Levinson equipment in many stereo systems of friends, and knowing Muse equipment by reputation, if there is something lacking in your system, it is probably not the Levinson. You... 
Mark levinson 30.5 and 31.5 vs todays cd playerrs
And I would add, the 30.6 DAC and 31.5 do very well against today's competition. Very few DACS today are built to the exacting standards of the 30.6 with a three dedicated power supplies one for the digital, one for the left channel, and one for t... 
Zerostat? Any Other Good Options?
I'm trying the Mapleshade Iconoclast. It does work well on CDs. Does any one know which is better Iconoclast or Zerostat. Iconoclast is far cheaper at about $35.00. Go to Mapleshade.com. 
Best mastered recordings
Good thread. As for Rick Rubin, I've only heard his work with Johnny Cash on the American label, which is recorded very well. I'm surprised that he doesn't do a good job on other albums he's produced.I've never liked any DG recording I've listened... 
Transport screws for Madrigal Proceed CD player
Sounds like its time for a call to Harmon Specialty. Ask for Al or Andrew they'll be able to hook you up. 
Best HDCD cd's ?
You could add the soundtracks for August Rush and Master and Commander. They are both high quality HDCDs. 
Bi-amping levinson 33H, 432
I use two pair of 436s on my Salons. I would try the 33h by theirselves, then the 33h on the top, and 336 on the low. 
Does ceiling height make much difference?
My listening room in the basement is 7H x 13.5w x 22L.You can compensate for the low ceiling by using diffusor panels mounted on your ceiling. Auralex makes several models and there are others as well. It sure made a difference in my listening room. 
Wilson Alexandria X2s in small room
Thanks for the input Oneobgyn, Essentialaudio, Raquel, Audphile 1 and everyone else too! I really appreciate the continued interest and input. I've been in the hobby too long to know that there are simple answers. Your replies give me lots to thin... 
Wilson Alexandria X2s in small room
Wow, it seems my simple question has opened many cans of worms! Thanks for all your opinions and educated gueses. It appears there are more for not doing this than for. So we'll have to see what happens. If I was a betting man I'd have to say thes... 
Wilson Alexandria X2s in small room
Raquel,As for the design of my room, I built it myself, (it was still expensive)and other then having to cope with the size of the basement, it was built with plans outlined by the Acoustic Science Corporation for their Iso-Room system. As for the... 
Most involving and thrilling moviemusic?
I second Empire of the Sun! Even better on the LP. 
Wilson Alexandria X2s in small room
Thanks for the info on the Auralex bass traps. I'll look into the realtraps. I know my ceilings are low, thus the diffusion. The room was contructed using the principles outlined in ASC IsoWalls with two layers of drywall and the room is acoustica... 
Most involving and thrilling moviemusic?
For something different try the "Kill Bill" Soundtracks. I like #1 the best but both sound great! Also Once Upon a Time in Mexico!