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simao

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Contest with reward
Where are you going to put this framed album cover? What's the paint scheme in the room? 
Bookshelf speaker for an apartment
@nyaudio98 Exactly. The new LSA's are amazing.  
Gaining listening experience without spending money
@millercarbon:"You’re wrong because you don’t need any money at all. Because you don’t need to buy anything to be able to say why you like one amp over another. Because all you need is to be able to first hear, and then describe, the difference... 
My list of seller red flags
I used to have a "second system" at my office-- until my wife found out about her. In all seriousness, though, I do remember an ad here on Audiogon several years ago for a set of avant-garde trios, and I distinctly remember part of the copy: "thes... 
My list of seller red flags
Anytime a seller posts: "My loss is your gain" I shy away.  
Gaining listening experience without spending money
+1 millercarbonalso +1 @twoleftears I've heard really phenomenal sound here in my area through meeting other audiophile here on audiogon and exchanging listening visits.  
Purchasing vinyl online
Your local music store should or might have an online presence. You can always buy from them 
EVER FEEL LIKE A TOTAL NITWIT DISCOVERING AN ARTIST LATE IN THE GAME?
Never. Music is always there waiting to be discovered when you're ready for it. Like a treasure chest, it doesn't matter when you discover it because it's been there, waiting for you the whole time.  
Escape From New York - The audio system!
@millercarbon Instead of posting snarky, condescending messages, why don't you invest some time in your interior decor and sense of aesthetics? I mean, nice sound system, but its obvious you live alone what with the room it's kept in. Anyhow, my e... 
What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why?
@lukaske.   How'd you hear about the Illumnia? I checked them out after reading your post and I've never seen a design like that. has anyone else had experience with these Belgian speakers? 
What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why?
@jjss49 what about the ProAcs draw you to them? 
Distance between speakers - are the physics what they are?
I see you have a turntable. Can you just extend speaker wire (carefully kept in place on along molding) and place whichever small speakers you end up having on wall mounts? 
How long is too long for interconnects?
@erik_squires But I always heard (or maybe misheard) that longer speaker cables were a bad idea.  
Your "Best of..." audio manufacturer in each state
I choose Canary Audio for California. And maybe Channel Island a close second. I've always wanted a Canary component in my system... 
Your "Best of..." audio manufacturer in each state
For Utah I would also nominate spatial audio.