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Review: Aerial 20 T .2 Speaker
thanks for the review. i guess these and vandersteen 5a's are the bargains in ultra high end speakers. please post upgrade cost if you can. 
Can tube preamps be as 'detailed' sounding as ss?
i think the better tube and ss preamps try to approach the area of sound you are looking for. check out the modwright and sas in tube and the sonic euphoria in passive for example. all 3 offer astonishing windows into the music. i think the best i... 
Best low cost speaker cables for my system?
blue jeans cable sells the belden 10 ga for about $0.60 /ft. they also sell spades and bananas to terminate. a good low cost option. 
Best 2 channel for under 300?
try a panasonic digital. they are highly regarded at audio circle and available under $300.00 
SACD Player Shootout
a well done informative comparison. this is a service to the community, thanks. 
Any AV pre/pro's or receiver with parametric EQ?
B & K has one or two frequency parametric EQ in its processors. Sherwood Newcastle has auto eq available. New Meridian gear has automtic correction below 200 hz. 
Soundproof Windows
the new impact resistant glass now used in florida(glass/laminate/glass sandwich) is even more soundproof than insulated glass. here in florida you can get them at home depot and all window sales outfits. your local suppliers can surely special or... 
Aerial or Dalis?
i have aerial 10 t's, cc3 center, infinity surrounds, B & K prepro,sas 10a preamp, sherbourn pwr amp, tc sounds 15" subs. my home theater sound is excellent. i have been very happy with all performance, dialog, explosions, sound effects, music... 
Lowdown on Sonic Impact Class T amp
i got one for about $30.00 delivered. it is great for a portable system. i use a sony walkman and jbl n24 all weather speakers. so far it has been on vacation, to the beach, out in the garage and accompaning me on painting and house maintenance pr... 
What time do you wear?
i have a choice of four. tudor tiger chrono, omega seamaster chrono, chronoswiss lunar chrono, rolex daytona chrono. i am a sucker for multiple dial watches. paired down my collection by selling an omega schumacher chrono and a breitling about a y... 
Utah 18" driversw/ alnico magnets
a friend of mine back in the day had these utah speakers. they were not audiophile level speakers. they were efficient and played very loud, but i don't think they would be worth restoring like some classic jbl's. 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
i would call klaus at odyssey and tell him you want a 5k digital system. you could probably get his top of the line speakers with that. then you have 45 days to decide if it blows you away, and i'm sure it will. the components are all trade in app... 
Putting Audio & HT on wall floor is $1000 sq ft
check out ODYSSEY"s new on wall flat mount speakers deguised as paintings. 
sexiest sounding female vocalists?
sandra on enigma MCMXC A. D., the whole cd oozes pure sexuality. 
HZ.....How low for full range music???
electric bass goes down to 41 hz. organ can go down into the 20's. it depends what you listen to. blues , rock, jazz and most music are happy with 40 hz performance. pro sound PA and bass gear is built to go down to 40 hz, so other than organ and ...