sogood51

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Audiogon members-Larry Burt Strings04 has died
Can't say I knew him, but sorry to hear the news anyway. My best wishes to the family at this sad time.Dave 
Inexpensive Bookshelf Speaker Stand?
Check parts express for sales, usually pretty cheap.Dave 
looking for performance speaker recommendations
Yes, I assumed you would use some sort of mounting brackets with swivel to dial in the sound stage. (rear ports not a problem)If you have a fairly large room, and want to go 7.1, the (Enthusiast 3) system at $1,599 should do great. You need a good... 
looking for performance speaker recommendations
Check out the package systems from (HSU Research), the HB-1 MK2 speaker systems are very easy to drive (you won't need a lot of power in a receiver to drive them), and the subs are some of the best budget subs around.Use one of the many budget rec... 
magnapan mg1
Listen first, and then buy.Dave 
I really need some help
Take a look at the Cinenova Grande Amplifiers....3,5,7, and 16 channel models. (all have trim pots)Prepro...take a look at the Integra DHC-9.9Dave 
Marantz 6003 +Monoblocks MA 700
Yes you can. You will use the L+R front preouts from the receiver to the monoblocks.Dave 
How to configure a PC for outstanding Audio?
I suggest you build your own computer, "Newegg" and "Tiger Direct" have everthing you need to roll your own. There is nothing hard about it...mostly research on the parts you need, and or want for "your" system.You should come in at under $1,000 f... 
How to configure a PC for outstanding Audio?
I have Windows 7 on a second hard drive, Linux on the other. I have been a Linux user for some time now, and only used windows when I had to...so not very often. I agree with Gmood1...Windows 7 is a "fantastic" operating system. I was running the ... 
Apogee stage with VTL MB250 sig
I have a pair of MiniGrands.... my Rogue 120 Magnums drive the Stage panel just fine. I would think the VTL's would be even better at it.Some people who buy Apogees (and Maggies too) dearly miss the bass slam that they can get from point source bo... 
Bi-Amping without dual pre-amp outs
KalJust saying: Whats the difference, inside split or outside split?.....it's all good and well.Dave 
MSRP policy-
I see that all the time, it's not just one seller. Other facts are often listed wrong also, (component weight comes to mind). Thats why every buyer should do their own research before buying.Dave 
Bi-Amping without dual pre-amp outs
I'm pretty sure that most preamps with a second set of preouts are splitting internally for the second pair.Dave 
I'm beginning to wonder...
Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Leonardo da Vinci and W.B. Yeats - notoriously crummy spellers, all.So you can spell?....what else can you do? 
What should I upgrade first?
Pick up a Monarchy M-24 tube DAC, it's a tubed preamp, and a tube DAC.You can run the digital output from your cd player into the DAC and this will upgrade your source. The preamp section is optional and you don't have to use it, but....it's a lot...