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Speakers for the real world. Placement problems.
Really tough requirements considering price point and existing equipment. The Dunlavys almost meet your requirements, but are probably out of your price point, besides as much as I like your amp the impedance load might be challenging. The only ot... 
Return to Audio: What Products to Consider?
With all due respect to Gold001, I would suggest the opposite. Decide where you are going to be when listening. In another words, your room and listening postions should be considered first. As speaker to room interaction is probably the most vari... 
Speakers for the real world. Placement problems.
How far from the back wall? How far from listener (triangle' leg)? 
Miles Davis,extreme Jazz and the death of Jazz
Jazz is probably my favorite music form. Miles Davis one of my favorite musicians. Jazz is not in a "golden age". I wonder if this is due to marketing.Too many players are pushed to the fore front because they are the right age or present the righ... 
Speakers for the real world. Placement problems.
Perhaps you could tell us where you would like to place your speakers relative to to your room and listening position? 
HDCD vs. SACD vs. ??
Perhaps an HDCD like process can improve SACD's? 
Component Upgrade/Mods to share?
Twl is right on. The failure rate on parts is down right frightening. Most would rather have parts returned than to test each one to make sure that they meet spec. This despite the fact they give themselves rather generous tolerances. Some manufac... 
Will Microsoft kill DVD-A and SACD?
Perhaps Microsoft wants to deveolp better sound via PC's or at the very least lending the impression that they care about audio. Or they see license profits now that so many studios are set up for and releasing HDCD. I believe that there is about ... 
John Entwistle RIP
I'll miss the unique texture that his bass playing provided.George Harrison, John Entwistle this is becoming quite a year of loss. 
pure class A?
Bear, your encore deserves another BRAVO! 
What companies have gone above and beyond?
Another vote for Thiel and Shari. Replaced free of charge (including free delivery) 14 year old woofer with silver solder, out of warranty 4 years. Called Fiday afternoon, recieved goods Monday afternoon. Recieved phone call Tuesday afternoon to m... 
Should dealers be able to......
Audiokinesis, thank you. 
Better magazine, Stereophile or Absolute Sound
I miss the October issue of Audio, too. 
Dunlavy SC-IV vs. Aerial 10T characteristics
Congratulations, sounds like your going to be happy! Yes the A's go down deeper and better. I think the Aerial's might still be better in this regard. As I've said before I'm more of a 2 channel guy, but if I were to go your route I think I'd do t... 
Should mags review stuff not easily available
Do you really want to stomp on the little guys? With out exposure they are doomed. All we will have is what ever your local appliance store wants to carry. Large bankrolls will buy up shelf space offering different colored bells and whistles to ke...