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Can a monitor sound like a floorstander??
Well having owned Merln MM for about 5 months___ I give you the floorstander that sounds like a monitor. Changing nothing but speakers-only,to Sophia; I became aware, and wonder why nobody says a dam thing about this. At least folks mention this a... 
Pink Floyd concert DVDs
I too have been waiting years for the "Roger-less" DSOT. I did buy the same live version on cd. There is a studio and a live verson;on cd, and the studio just don't have the same energy. 
Watt/Puppy owners...help busted binding post...
Got Sophia's and strong fingers---as in---been there,done that.(just not in a while) 
MC Cartridge suggestions for Rega RB300?
I got the vpi jr with the 300b arm. I had the spacer and arm rewire done;---got a glider as well. 'Almost forgot when I went to the xlo 3.1 cable---big help there,as well. 'Cause phono cables matter. 
XM radio no longer commercial free
Well thank you;somebody whom shares my opinion. I am a D* subscriber so I only get 65 of the stations. I MUCH prefer the music choice stations we used to get. I too get annoyed at the talking/ whatever, not to mention the volume goes up xs 2/3 for... 
Is the Encore DL-2010 tube preamp phase-inverting?
My sug. will cost you nothing,and any 'phile' should hear what I describe--off-center vocal and bass. Just try it. 
Tube or SS for Vocals/Strings
Having owned a couple of set-amps and several speakers in the last couple of years>> Well I kept my CJ8xs amps. Hi-power pp triode does it for me with the fewest compromises. 
Is the Encore DL-2010 tube preamp phase-inverting?
I did have one of 'em about 12 years ago,(great piece.)A close listen should tell you in no time---. Out of phase--the vocal will be just off center,as will the bass be,just off center. Reverse the speaker leads at the speaker to make your compari... 
Best position for rear channel.
Well I can tell you, when you get that position nailed; you get a rear/center image.---Much like your front/center image. Just move them till you dial in that image. 
7 ch Preamp question
You must have been out of town a while?? ___7.1 has been written about for a couple of years. Virtually any new piece has 7.1/,and all for a good reason. It is just more involving.___ Now, yes you need the room for the extra speakers___and yes, th... 
What Is Best Monoblocks For Around $10,000 Used?
I could be way off base here but me; I would be looking for a great 2ch pre amp,first. 
Why so many "newer" Mac's for sale?
Having been a Meridian owner;I see a lot of the newer G series 4sale too.Re. the Pass ads,--- I see it being MANY dealer ads and the rest, maybe upgrading. I just think there have always been many Mac. ads. I'm here maybe 3xs a day,every day and I... 
What can I expect in a UPS damage claim?
Nobody has brought up the fact that they were signed for. If there is visable damage to the box, one should refuse the shipment.----Bax global did this to me; the: "You signed,tough luck". BTW, those are just about the words they used. Remember th... 
What is the best sounding HDCD?
My vote John Rutter's Requium. 
Audio from a DVD player-that far behind sonically?
I have 3 versions of Hell Freezes Over. The cd is #1; The LD is #2 and dvd comes in third.--(I'm sure the vinyl would be even better) I could be wrong but I think the compression scheme for dvd,be the difference.