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Amplifier suggestions
I am currently using a Sherbourn 7/2100 which is 7x200 into 8 ohms and I believe 300 into 4 ohms. Running this into my Dali Euphonia MS4's and I can tell you that the Sherbourn never runs out of gas. Sound quality is quite excellent and probably o... 
Wife approval factor?
For all of you single or soon to be married guys, just remember the three rings of a relationship. 1)Engagement ring2)Wedding ring3)SUFFERING!!!Have fun.Steve 
Why do intelligent people deny audio differences?
I would have to agree whole heartedly with Rsbeck. Your brother is trying, with much success to get under your skin and into your head. So much so, that you need to gain confirmation in this forum to justify what you already knew to be true. If he... 
Wife approval factor?
My wife and I have a great agreement. The front wall of the living room which is both audio and video is mine. The garage and backyard are also mine. EVERYTHING else is hers. This also excludes certain male anatomical parts. Unlike some friends of... 
If you had $500 to spend, how would you spend it?
I'm with Cello on this one. 
I think my RPTV went bye-bye
As opposed to just turning it off and on, try actually unplugging it for 5 minutes or more. This might reset the unit. Just a thought. Best of luck.Steve BachmanPhoenix, AZ 
In a quandry...Help
In response to your questions 1)I do not have 7.1 speaker configuration. 2)The Dali's are currently used for L/R fronts. Will probably add the Dali center. 3) The surrounds are nothing great. Some in ceiling mounted rectangular's that came with th... 
Your First System
1973 at 14 years old. All Marantz system. Think that the receiver was a 2275. Don't remember the speakers or the turntable. Paid for by me with lawn mowing jobs. The rest is history. If I only knew then that some 30 years later that I would need t... 
Requesting jazz quartet CD suggestions
Check out the "LA Four". You will surely like this one. Also try Joshua Redman, any CD but his "Live at the Village Vanguard" is very cool.Good Listening,Steve BachmanPhoenix, AZ 
Upgrading speakers...Legacy Focus 20/20???
Actually the Phoenix area has some good audio shops depending on what you are looking for. Email me and will get you a list of what's available. There is a dealer that carries Legacy as well as Dali(Which I have and love) as well as McIntosh. Also... 
Monitor recommendations with sensitivity =90
There is a manufacturer here in Phoenix. They are called Celestial AV. They are highly meticulous and their speakers sound really good. They make a monitor that I auditioned in one of their rooms with a little Cary SLI-80 and this thing was sweet.... 
Best Speaker matches for Parasound Halo JC-1's ?
I do not have the Parasound's however, that is one that is absolutely on my short list. I have a pair of Dali Euphonia MS4's and they are a speaker that should be on your very short list.Good Listening,Steve BachmanPhoenix, AZ 
What's good used 5.1pre/pro for $1500 or less
I personally own a Classe' SSP25THX and although I haven't heard everything out there, I can tell you that this is a worthwhile piece. The quality for movie reproduction is quite good. However, you have pass through for analogue reproduction and i... 
How do you get to listen to high end speakers?
Find a new dealer. They would only have to take a minute to accomodate you and make you feel special and like you mattered to them as a customer. Obviously they are not deseverving of your business. I would find a new place to buy my merchandise a... 
Best Live Albums?
DeeDee Bridgewater "Live at Yoshi's"