sogood51

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Rear Ported versus Non Rear Ported floor standing
A sealed design may be the best way to go (if you can find one you like), and if you must place the speakers that close to the wall. If you go with a ported design...I'd go front port.Dave 
$5k budget tube system
Look at Rogue Audio integrated...big bang for buck, lots of others also. He won't need a lot of power...just good sound!Dave 
$5k budget tube system
I'd spend the $2,000, and get him exactly the same speakers you own, if he loves you system...cut the corners on the cables. Thats WAY to much money to spend on power cords for that system?Dave 
Review: Dahlquist DQ-10 Speaker
I had a pair for around 3 years...many years ago...I agree, very good speakers. I enjoyed many hours with mine...I suspect I still would, if I had not sold them!Dave 
what kind of audiophile are you ?
You missed one...combo, any two...or all of the above. I'm a combo....depending on what day it is!Dave 
Report from Rocky Mountain AudioFest
Apogee is back in limited production...the new model is called the "Apogee Duetta Encore" ...I think?Dave 
Pet audiophile peeves - name yours
Damn internet...I wish we could just punch um in the face (-:So simpleDave 
Pet audiophile peeves - name yours
Another...anyone giving advice that does not have their system listed (pictures are even better), I hate back tracking through all their past threads just to get a handle on what they own....lazy me I guess.Dave 
Pet audiophile peeves - name yours
Tons of them...here is one: people who constantly switch components and then post on forums (like they know something)...I mean, I'm not about to take advice from someone who has owned, amp after amp....more money than brains IMO.Here's another: A... 
An Audiogon based system
Nice system, I'll bet it sounds very good. I would say the the bigger part of the forum membership do build their systems (or at least most of it) from components bought at Audiogon....I know I do.Dave 
Anyone using the Lyngdorf TDA2200?
We have some members of the "Apogee speaker users forum" that use the Lyngdorf components with their Apogee speakers...I'm sure they could answer any questions you have, if you don't find your answers here. If I recall...they like it better than t... 
New Oppo DV-980H
I hooked one up for someone the other day, worked great, picture was very good....it even passed the SACD/DVD Audio through HDMI to the Onkyo receiver without a hitch.Dave 
At $5,000.....any thoughts?
Flrnlamb said:"You know, now that I think about it - looking at your choices, I think you might consider some B&W 602's all around, a Velodyne sub, a good Blueray/HD dvd combi player, and a good Denon Receiver. I think the Doc would go for thi... 
At $5,000.....any thoughts?
CytocycleThanks, very good idea. The HSU subwoofer is in....I'll be going back for the audio setup this weekend...I'll mention that idea. I will need to return for screen install, as soon as they decide on screen size, I could do the remote at tha... 
At $5,000.....any thoughts?
FlrnlambThe intent of the thread was general, I had $5,000 to spend on a projector, fixed wall screen, dvd player, receiver, 5 speakers, speaker stands, subwoofer....wires not included.The components listed were my picks...thus...the "any thoughts...