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Paradigm Studio Speakers with tubed gear? Anyone?
Well, Meech at least you gave me yet one more set of speakers to check out as I already have the mcIntosh 2102. sorry, i couldn't help you as much as you helped me..... 
Popping Sound Coming From Speakers
Does this happen with both left and right speakers. Big question. If it only happens to one speaker, try reversing and see if the problem follows. i recently bought a pair os custom interconnects from someone well-regarded on audiogon and he shipp... 
Comparison of Wadia 850 to Meridian 588
Don't forget the Audio Aero. I have at last compared the Audio Aero to the Wadia and i prefer the Audio Aero. 
Damned if I Do and Damed if I Don't
My wife and I could look at the same piece of clothing in a store window and we get different impressions. While I see form, she sees color. I do many big projects around the house, but without her sense of style and color my finishes would be hig... 
Are Recording Engineers "Certified"?
I really don't know if 'certification/dgrees' would mean much as those of us in our own professions---whatever they may be--would probably agree that 60% of the people in our various professions are not as competent as the rest...Also, I think tha... 
CDP w/Tube output stage works as Tube preamp ?
I am not so sure you need a preamp at all unless you are using vinyl. a passive preamp(this has only volumn controls) can work if your Cd player lacks a volumn control. I am finding that I don't really need to use bass and treble enhancements when... 
Tube Festival - Bay Area, California
Thanks;I just called Ben and, since I happen to be in San Francisco this weekend, I will go. Careful, I know the Randall Museum. It is in a curious location just above the Castro and parking is bad. Also, finding the place can be tricky. 
Listening practices
There are for me two listening venues. Home where I have what passes for high end.....well I am getting there, and my car. My car's CD player has cartridges each of which holds six CDs. I have three cartridges. My music library is stored alphabeti... 
Which is better? AES/EBU or coaxial?
SweetJesusGoodGodAlmighty, Craig. while you are probably right, well, here we go again....... 
Multi-zone control panels--suggestions?
OhMyGoodness; Thank you both. anyone else wanting to share is welcome. I have already printed the above. I shall be doing an addition where an existing window will become shelves with my home theatre projector and with some very high-end listening... 
Hubbell HG, Surge Protected & IG, Anyone use this?
There is one problem that can be a real bummer. A tree falling against a pole-mounted transformer. this can send a charge up the street and take out several service panels. i speak from experience. The property-owner who's tree came crashing down ... 
Meridian 861 users--how do you do it?
Thank you. Have you used the multiple zone packages? 
Which is better? AES/EBU or coaxial?
AES/EBU will almost always sound better with the highest end equipment. but remember, if you have a AES/EBU port, you must certainly have coax, too. buy them both and sell that which disappoints. 
Soundstaging and imaging are audiophile fictions.
Wow, Pbb. Until your last sentence, I was sure you were going to say that multi channelling is just another trick. Good post; I shall have to study it a bit, though. 
Meridian 861 users--how do you do it?
I am also interested in anybody's input---whatsoever--on the 861. Are you using the multi-zone functions? I understand the 861 doesn't do progressive scanning; it is more of an audiocentric system. Any thoughts, opinions whatsoever are appreciated...