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Responses from tim_p

Two of the most powerful words ever
"free stuff".....  
Short list of musical subwoofers
 I sold my svs sb1000 a couple of months ago for lack of musicality.   
How much gear do you own?
too much...wayyy too much....  
What are you using as a streamer? Constructive feedback please.
My Krell K300i intrrgrated amp with digital package takes care of that quite well.   
Do speaker wires have to be the same length for each speaker?
OK....I’m guilty, all my 2 channel stereo life I’ve thought/believed and been told speaker cables "should be" the same length, I stand corrected, thank you Folks!  
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
Chris Rea, Driving Home for Christmas, 1986.   
The response for REL regarding subwoofers
In 2001, I was using a Velodyne FSR18 with my Khorns and had no issues, mind you the neighbors did....    
What is the best USB cable under $500 for a natural presentation and good detail ?
Straightwire, made in the US.   
Bought the wrong subwoofer!
As some have mentioned and I can attest to, SVS is not a very musical subwoofer, but it has lots of "boom boom". I sold my SVS SB1000, sounded terrible with my Monitor Audio speakers. They actually sound better, stand alone without a subwoofer for... 
Bought the wrong subwoofer!
Sell it and get a Rel...  
Replacement for current speakers suggestions
I’ve always loved the Monitor Audio sound, a very musical speaker. From first hearing Silvers and Golds back in 01, even the low budget Bronze series. I finally pulled the trigger on a pr of Monitor Audio Platinum PL300II over a year ago and could... 
Have you ever been turned off by an Arrogant Dealer? Thoughts
I’ve had the experience at a certain store here and have declined to give that store my business, their loss. I find it interesting, here at least locally, you can have all the money in the world, but walk in wearing sweatpants, a Tshirt, sandals,... 
Best Phono You've Heard Under $2200
Gold Note PH10, and I also have the matching PSU10 external power supply to go with it, love it.   
Speakers for a Large Room (20’x37’)
I was going to say Klipsch Cornwalls as well, but Tannoy is also very good choice. I sometimes wish I hadn't gotten rid of my Tannoy DC8TI's without giving them a fair chance.   
Coiling XLRs.... yes or no?
I have a pr of Cardas Golden Presence XLR from my phono preamp to amp and it is 1.5m as opposed to the 1m I need and the same as yourself, I got it at a great price!  So I have it coiled/looped, but not all crimped up tight. It is loose and just o...