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pixelization?
Riley804-We do use Charter for phone & HSinternet but these work fine. The pixelization is intermittant and only during "fast action" scenes. Thanks. Swampwalker-Display is JVC RS1 projector with Stewart 106" screen. Unlikely that problem is ... 
In wall surrounds.
I've been using 4 in-wall Linn 2K 106 speakers in a7.1 channel system. No down side. Works great for movies. Using ultra expensive speakers for surroundinformation is silly unless you were really intomulti-channel music, which I am not. Besides so... 
Audio Research Ref CD8 vs Esoteric X03SE
Just find a dealer willing to loan you both units and make your own judgements. It your ears! 
Wall Hugging w/Imaging & Depth?
Try to audition a pair of Naim SL-2 loudspeakers.Naim speakers are designed to be utilized very close to front walls. Should be well within your budget.Good luck! Vmk 
Who sells lead shot pellets to fill an equip.stand
Lead even in small amounts may certainly be toxic.If you do not want to use sand, Tungsten shot or spheresare a good alternative. Tungsten is unfortunately expensive. Do a search online for orderinginfo. 
Jazz Piano Trio / Spanish Guitar
Although not specifically "spanish guitar" I wouldcertainly recommend the following CDs that are very good: Ottmar Liebert "Little Wing" Antonio Forcione "Acoustic Revenge" "Guitarre de Pasion" various Enrique Coria "Latin Touch" For jazz guitar i... 
Which is the best CD-Player up to $ 10k ?
Playback Designs MPS-5 player is certainly worth anaudition. I'm amazed by its ability to sound so smoothand dynamic with just the right about of resolution. Customer service is very good. Jonathanand Andraes were very responsive to my questions a... 
Best Linn service in NYC area?
Try Accent on Music in Mt. Kisco, NY in WestchesterCounty. Ask for David Wilson.  
Balanced Cables
Cables with XLR connectors are balanced cables. 
Levinson 37 transport acting up
Are you just auditioning the ML 37 transport or doyou own it? If you are the owner you should consultLevinson directly as they are generally very helpful. The transport may only need to be recalibrated. Levinson can talk you through the process. W... 
Personal amp evolution
-Yamaha receiver-Nikko stereo -Yamaha intergrated-PS Audio Delta 250 stereo -Levison 335 stereo -Levinson 33H monoblocks 
multi-channel amp size height
I'm using an Anthem A5. Built like a tank and a great home theater amplifier. It is powering 4 surroundin-wall Linn speakers in a 7.1 system. It should meetyour height requirement and it also has balancedinputs. Good luck. 
tube question for ARC Ref 3 users
Guido, I compared the stock ARC 6550C, the Tung-Sol 6550C (current production), and NOS Tung-Sol blackplate 6550C in my ARC Ref 3. I was always happy with thestock 6550C tube. Ultimately I found the NOS tube added alittle more warmth that I really... 
tube question for ARC Ref 3 users
I replaced the stock 6550C tube with a NOS Tung-Solblack plate (1950's) with wonderful results. Have notreplaced stock 6H30 tubes. NOS tube did take alittlebreak-in to sound it's best. Nice improvement to analready great line stage. 
levinson 336
The 300 series Levinson amps are wonderful soundingand built like a tank. I did own a 335 Levinson amplifierfor 6 years. After 5 years the capacitors requiredreplacement/upgrading. Besides that no other issues.