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Moving from Pass Labs Aleph 5 to Aleph 2
More power good. More channel separation good. More heat dissipation good. 
Speaker placement along the long wall
I have always prefered setting up speakers along the long wall. Dunlavy and Audio Physics have some interesting thoughts about this arrangement on their web sites. 
Best CCR album?
I'll second Cosmo's Factory! 
Manners, Eticks & Audiogon --- What do you think???
It has been my (limited) experience that those who are in the "business" are the least likely to return e-mails re: items they have posted for sale or auction. The hobbyists seem to be the most well mannered in this regard. 
High Sensitvity = good transient response ?
Once again, Sean is right on! 
Thiels 2.3 vs. Heron i:Just Different or Better?
I agree with Fineberg that Magnepan 3.6's are a worthy alternative, but I like Krell with Thiels. 
Why do my albums sound better at the end???
The speed of your turntable may be off. 
Thiels 2.3 vs. Heron i:Just Different or Better?
You haven't heard the Thiels do what they are capable of. I think the cables are not nearly as much of an issue as the placement. Five feet is way too little space for Thiels to show off their imaging and soundstaging. IMHO a minimumn of eight fee... 
Mirage - great customer service
Thank you for sharing, you help us all. 
Top This
Who said "you can't take it with you"? 
Anyone Else Like Jimmy Smith?
I like Jimmy Smith. 
How did you get started?
When I graduated from grammar school I recieved a folding "all in one stereo w/ Garrad turntable" as a gift from my parents. Most of my rather generous allowance (I worked hard for it) went towards records (1'st 45 was the Beatles "Hey Jude", firs... 
Biwiring: can you really hear the difference?
It depends on the system. With Vandersteens and Linns, yes! With Dunlavys, I'm not so sure. 
High Sensitvity = good transient response ?
"valves" to control air flow? Sounds like the the old Proacs(?) with straws stuffed in the ports (semi ports or multi ports or semi passive radiators?). 
Audiogon Members
Thanks for sharing. Good news is always welcome.