szutinglee

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raising subwoofer off floor by 20 inches
thanks guys for your comments!i am actually quite content with my setup. the suggestion came up during a casual conversation with a velodyne dealer (i was trying to get a good deal on a second dd-12). so i figured why not ask my fellow audiogoners... 
Most achingly-beautiful music
- Tsai Chin singing "Mindlessly Waiting" from her "Old Songs" album in Mandarin Chinese.- Evgeny Kissin playing Chopin's Fantaisie in F Minor.- Jacintha singing "Autumn Leaves".- Pachelbel's Canon in D Major.- Rurouni Kenshin OVA soundtrack "In Me... 
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?
when we meet new couples of which the husband/boyfriend is also into audio, the hobby not only is one thing that us guys have in common, the girls also have something to complain to each other about.meeting more non-millionaire audio enthusiasts m... 
Tally up best preamplifier ever
Jadis JPS2Audio Note Japan KSL-M7Lamm L2 ReferenceMeridian 861Canary CA-903 
What equipment would your carry?
meridianreimyojadisacapellab&wwilsoncardaskimbermit 
Difficult Choice
David_chouk, it would be more helpful if you can describe more of what you like to hear and what was lacking from systems you have heard.here are my recommendations to audition:jadis preamps and amps from Franceacapella horns from Germanyjmlab gra... 
Nova Utopia Be $38K - Are they good?
heard them at the nyc 2005 show with balanced audio and shunyata electronics, they were breathtaking, very lively with incredible bass. 
What's your worst excuse for an upgrade
1. to make dreams come true - priceless.2. if i will be passing them on to my children as mementos of my character and taste, they better be true classics and worth more than...diamonds.3. day dreaming about these gear are making me delirious and ... 
just auditioned tannoy yorkminster
Plato, i totally agree with you. i went to the audition with very high expectations and hoped to be blown away. well, the experience was not enough for me to bring the big speakers home to try (even if the dealer would let me). i wish the dealer w... 
Who R U?
born in taipei, taiwan in 1977. i was lucky enough to receive piano lessons for 7 years. i have always loved electronics (cameras, minidiscs, computers...). knowing how beneficial it is for infants to hear music, i ventured into this crazy hobby i... 
just auditioned tannoy yorkminster
thanks for everyone's comments. i just wanted to vent out some of my thoughts and didn't mean to waste anybody's time.cheers! 
Teac / ESoteric UX-3
good question. i can only confirm that wadia 861b sounds superb. my other thoughts:ux-3:-newer transport (neo)-sacd & dvd-a-costs less-one box, one power cordwadia 861 plus dvd player:-no need for preamp-less chance for interference between au... 
Mini monitors?
for a super transparent and detailed sound, try acapella fidelio monitors ($6k) 
Do I need power conditioning
the running spring audio haley is awesome. i feel it truly is non-coloring and non-power-limiting. priced reasonable at just over $1k in my opinion.i live in an 11 story apartment building in new york city. i was told by my tweeters that power out... 
Can HI FI components really make music?
your system is awesome. if you are willing to spend more time and money, i believe your system can come closer to live. i have heard those close enough to put a big grin on my face and give me goose bumps, so i am a believer. a few suggestions:1. ...