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No Widescreen of Full Metal Jacket?
FP, Is laser still around? Can't use it. Don't know why the hell these and other titles are not on wide format, isn't that one of the main reasons dvd came to be? laser too? VHS really blew it by doing the stupid pan and scan trip. O.K> for cur... 
film or music
First let me say that I also spend quite a bit on video. I have a large dvd library and a couple of years ago bought a home theatre receiver and 5.1 speakers. Looking to buy a 32 inch lcd t.v. as well. That said I am listening to music at a way hi... 
Wooden Platforms Redux
Dave and others, never thought this could be so complicated. Thanks, Mark 
Wooden Platforms Redux
thanks for these very interesting responses. 
Would spikes help me?
nuguy, thanks. My Mirages are very big and heavy as well. 
What's Best To Put Under My Speakers?
Thanks to both of you who responded. I'll look into it. Mark 
Wood Audio Stands.
John, thanks for the walnut advice. Zar 
Cable Synergy
Thanks all, still contemplating. 
Cable Synergy
Thanks for the tip. I have a 200wpc Aragon dual mono 8008bb. 
California Audio Lab -are they out of business?
This is good to know. Luckily my Alpha and Delta are still going strong. Mark 
I love this hobby-
Steve, excellent thoughts. I have always loved music as well, loved it when my father played Sam Cooke on his old console set up when I was a kid. I bought my first set up when I was 17 and graduated to better equipment when I got a good job. My f... 
Wood Audio Stands.
Brent, so your saying the transport and dac are most important. You didn't hear lots of difference with using bases under solid state gear or the whole picture? Mark 
How do I warm up my system?
Back in the day I owned equalizers by both MXR and Luxman. I remembered they made a difference but didn't as much as one bought better equipment. Zar 
Cable Synergy
mrtennis, so happens there are two lab's for sale at 375.00 total for both. In this scnario I guess I would hook the power amp and Power Plant up with the Labs into the dedicated 20 amp line I would then use my Signal Cable power cord for the pre ... 
No Widescreen of Full Metal Jacket?
Nor of Twins, Sharkey's Machine, or Doctor Strangelove to name a few. I hate full screen Dvd's and I have no idea why they are even made if in fact the movie was shot in widescreen. I brought a DVD to school where I work so my girlfriend, a sixth ...