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vernneal

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Which components knocked you out on first listen?
Klipsch LaScallaMcIntosh C32McIntosh 6200Krell 300Wilson Watt 2Wilson WAMMThiel CS 3.5Thiel CS 3.7 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
Actually I rarely drink beer when I listen to music but when I do I prefer Dos XX(green bottle) because I am the most fasinating man in the world 
Help with Turntable selection
Seriously I have an old BO TX table. When I upgrade I think the best table out there within reason is hands down....drum roll,............................................................................................................................ 
Why not horns?
why not horns???too damn big 
Thiel 3.7 vs Wilson Sasha
I have Thiels. My favorite three brands are Thiel, Wilson and Avalons. I really don't think you can go wrong. Go with your heart 
Canton or Sonus Faber
Heard them both. The Canton seems to have a crisper highs(I like this) and the Sonus better lows. With a sub I lean to the Cantons without I lean to the SFBoth are great speakers 
Wilson Sophia 3
Never met a WILSON I did not like! 
Pre-audition advice needed
Given your choices I would recommend the-Vandersteen 2CE. (used)But I would add the othersThiel CS2.2 and CS 2.3 (used. these need power)Harbeth llp3B&W (used)And I would reccommend given your budget to spend$1000 on used speaker$1100 on used ... 
Which hdtv would you recommend and why?
Plasma is outdated. It is being discontinued by all manufacturers. Hello?????It did not go over. LED is superior 
Allison One speakers
76-79 sell and buy more modern speakers or keep and use in a garage 
Amplification for Revel Gem Speakers
200 watts 
Amp for Dynaudio C1 Mcintosh 402 or Cary CAD 500?
McIntosh 402 used & they hold their value for resaleJL-I recently got one. Run don't walk and purchase one. It is all you have heard and a bag of chips 
AntiCables v. Morrow?
Cut thru the hype. Get the Anti cables. A bit unconventional but the separation wins out vs some expensive cables I DID USE 
Best Amplifier to Drive JBL 112 speakers
McIntosh 2105 105w Stereo Amp / Meters ! Amp-Solid $849.00 From the adds here 
Best Amplifier to Drive JBL 112 speakers
I owned JBL L112s in the early 80s. Nice little speakers I ran Yamaha, McIntosh & B& K electronics with them The McIntosh sounded the best. You have a Mac pre amp why not check aroung you can get a Mc used amp for a grand , If you tire of ...