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Harbeth HL5 vs M30
Bite the bullet,shell out the cash for the 40.1 and never look back!!! 
proac D1 or harbeth p3esr
Why would you even care if someone thinks your crazy?Do what you want to do and don't worry about it. 
options for highly compressed CDs?
Now, I think I'd rather listen to it the way I imagine the band sounded like "live" in the studioYou would have to have a huge imagination to hear what the band sounded like "live" in the studio.Most recordings are done in bits and pieces with on... 
Subwoofers - Grille off or on?
You nailed it Albert.The "always" makes the statement null and void!! 
SLeeper lps of 70s....
If you want a real sleeper,check outChilliwack "All Over You" 
How much accoustifill is full?
Ah, thank you. So there is no right or wrong amount. I will experiment.Good call. 
NAIM HDX
Just spoke to a retailer who said the sound would be 8 times better than my Rega Planet CDP.Just how did the retailer come up with this figure?Just curious. 
Subwoofers - Grille off or on?
I know speakers always sound best with the grilles offThe statement above is not accurate,sorry.Does this apply for subs too, or does it not matter?You have to experiment and decide for yourself. 
Tube failure -- what would happen in worst case?
I did not bother to bias my tube ampWhy not?Just curious. 
the best kt88 tube there is available?
You have to realize that what someone else thinks is the "best" might not work for you at all?There are too many variables involved to say one tube is the best.If you want to find the "best" for you,you're going to have to bite the bullet and do s... 
Shipping to Mexico?
Ask your intended shipper for the correct answer.Just a thought. 
Bel Canto Ref500M and Aesthetix Calypso
Just put the amps out of reach of those little fingers,simple solution without compromise.Not to sound too harsh,but,a little guidance and disipline works wonders also.Just a thought. 
Which cables for McIntosh - B&W system?
Why not wait till you buy the equipment,then ask for recommendations.Never mind,the cat is already out of the bag,disregard this post!! 
cambridge 840c ?
There are probably over a hundred threads on the 840C on this site.Check out some of them in the archieves. 
Milty Zerostat - Questions
Face it,you're not happy and feel that you wasted your money.I've wasted plenty of money on crap.It happens to everybody.Cut your losses and move on.