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Please help I have a strange grounding problem
Seems like you need to "float the ground" that is to say you need to take a trip to your local home depot and get a few "ground cheaters" they are cheap- real cheap. And try one here and one there until you get the hum gone altogether, this is not... 
Verity Parsifal Encore VS. Vandersteen 5a
I am not actually getting rid of the maggies(George , I am as content as an audiophile can be :) I am posting this for a friend who is not good with computers, he has the parsifal encore now and is thinking of a change and doesn't know what to do,... 
Are there any balanced electronic X-over's?
hmmm, they don't want you to like build the boards do they? I could handle a basic kit construction- besides it may be fun! 
Bent Silver TX102 compared to Placette RVC
Mike- Thanks for the update, I didn't realize you were doing this comparison so soon. As you know I am looking for a unit like one of these- guess I have to try it in my system to know for sure which one I will like better. 
Are there any balanced electronic X-over's?
Thanks I think the pass is what I would be looking for! 
Radio Stations, what is their source?
The only station I listen to plays pretty much everything and anything as far as format(classical music only) goes and that includes a fair amount of LP's- its nice to hear a little hiss and pop coming from the radio :) They also do this program o... 
Looking for recommendations to use Rives Audio ...
I have not used them...yet; but just about all of my friends have had rooms designed by Rives or are talking to them right now about designing there room. I have seen blue prints and heard lots of great advice- when I am ready I know who I am goin... 
I need some clarity
I generally don't recommend doing this but try a silver interconnect- it will bring resolution into the foreground, it will also brighten things up a little bit. I would recommend something reasonible like Tekline TL-500s, Stealth or Vantage audio... 
Talon Khorus - Why So Many So Cheap?
I have listened to the Talon Khorus X MkI & MkII and they are great speakers, I don't think they are worth there silly retail price of 14k or what ever it is. But for what most of them go for used 4k+ or - they are a good option. That being sa... 
Maggie 3.6 amplification concern
Jim_k What active cross over did you end up using? I am using a VK-500 right now and am pleased but would like more body/texture from the system- which I have only heard from tube amps. I am seriously thinking of using the Wolcott's but am unsure ... 
Shunyata Anaconda VX or Elrod III?
Depends on what you like from your cables- both are outstanding to say the least. It would be hard to say which is better, they are both voiced differently, perhaps the anaconda is a little darker. The other thing to take into consideration is the... 
Queen A night at the Opera DVD Audio distortion
I think that may be in the master tape- I have the DCC gold redbook version and noticed the same thing, it so bad that I can't listen to the CD any more :( its a real shame because the music is soooo good. 
Is it taboo to mod a speaker?
I own Magnepan speakers and people mod the heck out of them! fuse bypass, tweeter attenuation bypass, crossover upgrades and internal re-wiring. I won't do any of it(affraid of lost resale value) and maggies are unusually mod friendly. I wouldn't ... 
VPI HR-X vs SME 20
My question is who the hell is Jonmatd???? I surely hope that's not ANYONE from VPI asking Jtinn to hold his clients weiner(that's a disturbing picture)! 
Anyone tried Jena Labs new Power Conditioner?
I don't know about you but I would be real cautious if its plugged in :o)