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Am I crazy????? Try THIS
I hung some old pioneer speakers I bought mail order. but later it was proved they were innocent. It was the amp! 
Introducing Tubes?
You might consider something very light wieght to begin with. A tube headphone amplifier! relatively inexpensive, offers experience with tubes and the potential for a second system, and may be used as a very simple pre-amp. 
Personal amp evolution
No evolution here. I started with a pioneer receiver- tried a yamaha receiver, and ended up with denon integrated. I like the Denon best, though I am not at all sure this has much to do with any kind of upgrade. More it seems the Denon is easier t... 
The most important sources need for a loudspeaker
Like with all good recipes all the ingredients are essential- as with memorable meals. The right people, the right atmosphere, all play a part. It is not so much about what is most important as about what has been distinquished as having played a ... 
best wife friendly monitor?
Consider asking your wife what she prefers or will tolerate. Chances are she will appreciate your vote of confidence in her ability to know what is wife friendly. Along with the above suggestions you should achieve a well rounded list. 
Who is Most Beautiful female singer ever
Kathy Lee? i think she has a last name but I cant remember what it is.Whenever you buy one of her cds some percentage of profits are put to agencies who raise awareness of the abusive employment practices of sweatshops produced by american compani... 
Funniest sales pitch
It is really heavy! Pick it up! Go ahead! Try! This was what met me several years ago when I was searching for an amplifier . I did not know anything about amplifiers then- little less than I truly know now. It seems that there is something to it.... 
best matching speaker stand for B&W 805 sig
I have sound anchor stands for my cdm nt speakers. I have no doubt Sound Anchor has the right solution for the 805 signatures. An extremely well built and effective stand is what I ended up with, and a company that really listens to its customers.... 
ultimate final word what we want out of our system
satisfaction- the problem seems to be figuring out what that means. 
ultimate final word 2 on best speakers
system synergy 
Why I Like Thiel
Prpixel- Hopefully I am not too much off topic, but what is it that you mean by handicapped? It is shocking to me, but truthfully I have never thought to investigate this aspect of a companys service record.And this is something that really matter... 
Madeline Peyroux/dreamland
Consider Dreamland one of my better recordings. She is amazing, regardless, and I do not doubt for a moment that any person would find even this recording to fall a bit short of doing her full justice. 
Amp suggestions for audiophile virgin
When I owned the 602s I found myself listening to my systems sound more than music. Maybe that was just me, but I think they were revealing of system synergy-or lack of, and something in this combination stood out. My suggestion is that you go bey... 
How do I let go...the ā€œDā€ word
Sounds like you have had some major changes on in your life. Giving up something by choice rather than perceiving it as having been taken away might mean that you are indeed enjoying better days already. The fact that you describe whatever system ... 
What does "good" sound like?
good sounds like what the adcom set up did for you, in this case. But it doesnt hurt to set this in contrast to another sound, as it seems it has you thinking about what the differences really mean to you. Mentioning the dac in the yamaha and comp...