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Dedicated Home Theater/Listening Room Suggestions
I had great results with separate circuits for digital, analog as well as for amps and powered subwoofers. I wired the entire room with JPS Labs in-wall wire and Wattgate duplex outlets. The power and silence our outstanding. Well worth the effort... 
Los Angeles Electronic Service
Gary Garfield is great. He is a certified Audio Research Tech and has fixed alot of my tube stuff. He's in Culver City.310-558-0037 
Best Sounding Room at the HE 2006 Show?
My favorite rooms were the Optimal Enchantment room with Vandresteen 5a's, Audio Research 610t mono blocs, and Ref 3 pre. The Wilson room with the new Puppy 8's, Audio Research 210 mono blocs and Ref 3. The Joseph audio room with their RM25si spea... 
Is Smoking Really That Bad For Audio Equipment?
I purchased a pair of Audio Research Reference 300 Mono amps used form a dealer. I knew the dealer and the previous owner very well so I felt OK about the used purchase. After about 3 weeks of enjoyment I went to turn on one of the Mono amps and B... 
Is Smoking Really That Bad For Audio Equipment?
I purchased a pair of Audio Research Reference 300 Mono amps used form a dealer. I knew the dealer and the previous owner very well so I felt OK about the used purchase. After about 3 weeks of enjoyment I went to turn on one of the Mono amps and B... 
Best outdoor antenna???
The Only way to go and with an antenna rotor.http://www.antennaperformance.com/ (antenna)http://www.warrenelectronics.com/Antennas/ant_rotors.htm 
Jazz station recommendations, please.
KJZZ from Long Beach California. www.jazzandblues.org Great non commercial jazz from California State Long Beach.Enjoy 
DLP vs Plasma/LCD
Plasma will still be around but it seems to be on it's way out. The life span is still somewhat unknown but some feel 5-6 years before pixel loss. That is a very short time for such a large expense considering most people have their direct view fo... 
Power cords for Audioresearch.
I did a mini power cord shootout with the Audio Research VT 100 MK II with JPS labs Power AC+, PS Audio Lab II, Cardas Golden Reference and Shunyata Taipan (Alpha.) The winner was Shunyata Taipan (the model was before they had 2 models but it is n... 
Powercords and Speakers
I also have powered subwoofers in my Vandersteen 5A's and have tried various power cords. My Three favorites are FIM/CRL Gold, FIM/CRL Silver and JPS Power AC and AC+. A good power cord on powered subs, especially when with a speaker pair, is wort... 
Need Recomm. on Video Breakout Cable Please?
Audioquest will make any set up you need. Also check out www.bettercables.com good cables at a fair price.Rick 
Original Theta Casanova vs. Casanova II
I have not heard about a Casanova II. Where did you hear about it? I didn't see anything on the web site.Thanks Rick 
How to store extra turntable belts?
Thanks for your input! I'll also try checking with a few different mfg's and see what I come up with.Rick 
Power cord adapter for video components
I saw a nice high quality two prong cord at the CES. This will be a much cleaner setup than an adapter. Knowing Audioquest quality this should be a good upgrade.Rick 
What do you think about Audioquest Volcano?
I switched from Audioquest Clear to Volcano a year ago. I have never been a fan of silver speaker wire or interconnects except on video. I find them to bright for audio. I'm using the Volcano in a double biwire setup. The Volcano retained the smoo...