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Acurus DIA 100 questions
I have never owned this piece, but have heard it in a number of systems, though I can't remember the other components. My recollection was that you should be carefull to avoid anything with a rough midrange through treble. The plus, was an amazing... 
Describe The Listening Room of Your Dreams...
I have often wondered what a very large sphere shaped room with a minimal open cell like floor that permitted one to sit with his ears in the exact center of the room would sound like. 
Suggestions for Direct TV w/ hard drive
Hello, anybody out there? Someone must have some experience with Direct TV and the various options. Football and basketball are coming and I don't want to be left out. The music stations are interesting as well. Please, any help at all would be gr... 
Cable vs. Electronics: biggest bang for the buck
My brain instantly reacts with "Electronics" but on further reflection I can recall many instances where cables made a bigger difference (for better or worse) than electronics. I think Sean hit upon something. Is the question being asked of someon... 
indoor antenna?
Ask your neighbors. If they can't help you, I'd suggest you break down and get cable or better yet fight for your rights and get a dish. 
Matching Royd Speakers
Change the name of those speakers! 
indoor antenna?
P.S. you may have the legal right to an antenna despite your buildings objections. 
indoor antenna?
When I lived in NYC and inquired about FM via cable TV (Time Warner)I was told that it was "discontinued because they never got it to work right". I used a "Silver Ribbon" with some success. It had to be reoriented for different stations. I suppos... 
Best Dual purpose HT and Music speakers 10k
If your primary interest is music I'd suggest the biggest Dunlavy's you can afford. If your primary interest is HT I'd suggest Aerial 10T's. 
Better B&K amp?
The EX 442 is the better amp. It can handle lower impedance loads better, has better stereo seperation and it's DC coupling should improve upon the mushy bass response of the lesser B&K amps. 
Mixing SS and Tubes
Tbg, I'm not sure if your question was addressed to me or not. Many speakers have impedance loads or power requirements that are challenging to many tube amplifiers. I agree with you that the impedance matching of tubes to solid state can be an is... 
Mixing SS and Tubes
I can't help but think your speakers will have a lot to do with your ultimate success. Using tube amps tends to be the more expensive alternative. 
What's better 100w class a or 200w class ab?
If you need the power due to inefficient speakers, lossy room and/or high desired listening levels then the higher powered class AB might be better. If you can easily reach desired listening levels in your room with your current equipment and 100 ... 
Tube pre to use with Bryston 4BST
Sonic Frontiers Line 3!!! 
Small monitors for a dear aunt
Sorry, that should of read as "If that's (NOT) possible...".