tan43

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2-channel vs 3-channel/5channel
I've been there and done that. For me it was a waste of time and money.With excellent imagining speakers I don't miss a think when I do watch a movie.To be honest though, with my good 2- channel system I find myself wanting to enjoy good music rat... 
Question regarding MHZS CD66
I owned one for about a year and had no trouble with it.I thought it was a nice unit. I had to spend quite a bit more for an improvement.It all depends on the condition and price. 
Neutral or warm? Which do you prefer?
I always thought the opposite of warm was cool.What is wrong with a system being balanced or unbalanced ?If it is unbalanced, that can mean either upward or downward.  
What's the best balanced pre $2000?
You might want to look at the Wyred 4 Sound STP SE.One of the best purchases I have made. 
I2S, S/PDIF, Toslink connections
I2S is also available on North Star as RJ-45, which I am using.It certainly is the best connection. 
Bass leaves after amp warms up?
Could it be that you are not hearing less bass just tighter bass as your entire system warms up ? I prefer to let my system play for about an hour before I do any serious listening. It could be your room or placement of your speakers. Not your am... 
At What Age Does An Audiophile Buy His Last Amp?
I think I have bought my last amps, pre-amp, and speakers. Front ends are a different story. I am in the process of replacing my turntable.I just turned 70 and am blessed to still have very good hearing although I can't say the same for my eyesigh... 
Spectral DMC-90's as Mono Amps?
I no longer have them but I was very happy with a pair of 90's bridged.I also had a DMC-12 pre and all MIT cables.I sold them and tried Class 'D' for a while.Some time I wish I had kept the Spectral. I do believe you will see an improvement with t... 
Recommendation Speaker Cable around $1000-$2000
Check out Clear Day cables. 
Speakers made with unusual cabinet material
I am using a pair of Rosinante Evolution Signature's that are made of a complex synthetic marble. The base, which holds the crossover, is made of a special material called DarkMatter. The result is a non-resonant loudspeaker enclosure that images ... 
Which songs or musical standards have haunted you?
Who has not recorded " Fever " ? 
How Many Tweeters Does A Speaker Need??
And then there are those with a front firing and a rear firing tweeter as does my Dantax. 
$$$ vs music enjoyment
I sold auto parts all my life. I called on many automobile repairmen.The last thing they wanted to do was work on their own vehicle. Musicians probable realize that they can not reproduce music that is equivalent to live so why go to the trouble o... 
iPad "Remote" App for iTunes
I have it on a little ITouch and sitting with my other remotes.Works great. 
2-XPA100 or 1-XPA-2 EMOTIVA... WHICH????
I have always preferred mono blocks to stereo amps of similar products.This might also enable you to use shorter speaker cables which I also think works better.