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Celebrities A/V systems - any interest?
I don't think many famous people are into audio, I recall seeing Alan Parson system which consitst of a marantz(basic) CD player, yamaha turn table and Gale speaker ON THE FLOOR, behind a piano. Not what I would consider 'high-fi', I would rather ... 
I don't remember much, but I remember......
What a response!!! I did not know so many others felt the same, also I see a lot of names I don't see that often, nice to see you all posting. Keep them coming, this is fun! 
BAT VK-75 vs. ARC VT100 MkIII?
I use BAT VK-60 with my eclipse and love it, though I can only imagine eidolon's w/VK-150se(that is what I am saving for). It may be cheaper to get another VK-75 then to upgrade it to a se, it was on mine....by a lot. I also have nothing but good ... 
Sony 9000es modwright mods, what do you folks think?
Thanks Scuba, nice to get a little bit of 'in the field' news, sounds like we are doing similar things, I am looking forward to it. 
Call me very, very lucky
Nil, good to see you posting again, sorry about the circumstances, but sneaking audio is better then no audio. 
Best CD Player to drive a Power Amp direct?
The other two big boys to check out are the Resolution Audio CD-50 or CD-55, and a few(if not all) of the Wadia players can do what you need them to do. Good luck, Tim the Tire Guy 
TOP TEN replies you don't want from your spouse ..
I always thought the thing men hated to hear from there spouse was "is it in yet?" looks like I am mistaken this seems by far worse. On to the subject at hand, I have one friend who let his girlfriend put plants on top of the speakers to "hide" th... 
Philips SACD1000 vs Sony DVP-9000ES
If you are ambitious send the 9000es out to be moded and then it will beat most anything, with in reason of course, I am sure the accuphase unit will do a better job but even after mods still costs twice as much. Plus if you are like me it is cool... 
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?
Hay kelly do you go with your wife when she goes to europe or do you stay home and enjoy your upgrade? just curious, seems like a good idea either way 
Are you Guys Rich or What!?
I must have missed this thread, dunno how that was possible??? Well I read it all and there are a lot of good points made, I agree that most serious audiophiles will upgrade to the major's if/when they have the money to do it. I started with a sys... 
best interconnects sub 100
I've had good luck in my younger years with Kimber Hero, depening how short you need them to be it may be an option. Good luck! 
Which Projector??????
Thanks everyone, I don't know much about these things, I have a sharp LCD and I like it just fine for what I use it for. But my buddy is a little more particular, he is a HTphile and I am audiophile with big screen, there is a huge difference, I m... 
SS amp/preamp suggestions for Avalon Arcus?
Good point, just trying to give S2K another option, I suppose it depends what one is looking for sound wise. Detail=SS, warmth=Tube either way I am sure it will bring a smile to your face. 
SS amp/preamp suggestions for Avalon Arcus?
I beg to differ with jdc1114's opinion, based on my personal experience. I also have eclipse and have tried the following:Adcom GFA-565Rotel RB-990BXRowland Model 5BAT VK-60The BAT is the absolute best amp I have ever heard with these speakers, th... 
Speaker placement
Check out cardas web site they have a good section on speaker placement www.cardas.com