wsmatau

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How would you start with 5K?
I would buy PSB gold speakers and their center ($2000), a B&K ref 20($1000) for a processor and Sunfire's Cinema Grand ($1500) to push it. The other $500 you can spend on cables and interconnects. Next purchase would be Sony's new SACD/DVD pla... 
Bi-amping advice for M/L Aerius
Stay with the same amp. Or sell your amp and buy a new multi-channel amp. 
B&k Reference 30 Preamp
Does your DVD player have to have EX/ES capability in order for the processor to decipher the signal? If so what DVD players have that capability? 
Speaker help please for $2000 US
Olga, I have to suggest the Martin Logan SL-3's. They are the direct competitor with the Magneplanars mentioned above. I bought them because I got a good deal on them locally, otherwise I would have had to drive to Chicago to audition the maggies.... 
Who is Most Beautiful female singer ever
Rayhall, Like I said...Heidi Klum probably sings in the shower...so she wins. Otherwise I still vote for Natalie Merchant, but Edie Brickell comes in a distant second. By the way you didn't sight your humble opinion....I'm interested. 
Who is Most Beautiful female singer ever
Tubegroover, I think you should know Sushia (shuxia?) was a porn star befor she played on the children's television shows in Brasil. 
Who is Most Beautiful female singer ever
Most beautiful voice....Natalie Merchant, Overall most beautiful...I'm sure Heidi Klum can sing a ditty or two...lol. 
Best HT speaker system
I had considered using Kef model 4's as fronts, w/ model 2's in the rears, but my space is just too small. You have plenty of room, but make sure you are on very solid ground,(preferrably concrete) because these speakers can put out a lot of energ... 
That cool rounded-edge CD Player...
You're probably referring to the Oracle CDP. It has clear plastic/crystal (lucite?) columns with silver hardware and componentry. I thought it was a must have item, simply on aesthetics, until I saw the price tag...ouch! 
How should I bi-wire my ML sl3
I have the exact equipment you are inquiring about, double runs of 8tc is how I went. No complaints. 
When is the Best Time to Sell Eqpt?
I think that some of the above notes have points, but one should not confuse a slow economy (this year) with trends. When people are nervous about spending extravigant audio gear is generally one of the first expenses to be cut from a budget. Late... 
Best cables for electrostats?
I concur with Dave. I'm using double runs of 8TC with my Martin Logans. Inexpensive and outstanding performance! 
Cryo your cables?
I don't know a lot about cryo. What I do know is from racing cars, not stereo equipment. Theoretically it should work. The realignment allows for freer (more organized)flow of electrons. I had never considered it for audio applications. But I thin... 
Cheap bi-wiring?
Leafs...you prove my point for me...Siting single instances and specific products as the final word doesn't help this thread. Making sweeping generalizations like, "there is no benefit to biwire" is ignorant in the truest sense of the word. You di... 
Greatest Guitar Band
Dekay, do you know of any publishings (video or audio)of that episode of Eric vs Chet on the Ed Sullivan show? It sounds like something I'd be interested in seeing/hearing not to mention purchasing for my collection.