chadnliz

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good listening/bad listening
To mr Bad Listening is when you are drinking with friends, boy that can get expensive if you are not cautious! I have those good days and bad days, we just had a get-together with members in our little "Ears and Beers" club and wow the system made... 
The rout is on for Blu-Ray
Wallmart is clearing out HDDVD and only selling Blu come June, can you hear "Taps" anyone? 
Most important component??
The room, without a good room or plenty of proper treatments and placement nothing else really matters because it will never be allowed to shine, I lived in bad rooms up till a few months ago.....it is a huge deal. 
Audio Research tube problem with Aragon 4004 MKII
I use a Sonic Frontiers Tube Pre, and used others in past with my Aragon 4004MKII and never have had a problem so I am suspect of Johns claim you have to add DC blocking cap. 
What to upgrade in an exsisting HT setup
You dont need HT bypass......yes it does make it a bit simpler but I have a Sonic Frontiers tube pre tied into my HT (Rotel Processor) which has no HT bypass and all I do is place volume at 12 O'clock so I know where my speaker levels match and si... 
Viewing Angle - Tilt or Flat Mount?
If you are going that high up you probably would tilt it, but I would lower it if possible (in a perfect world). 
Accidental improvement in performance...cheap
Steve, I am never touching anything in your house again! 
Accidental improvement in performance...cheap
The air bed was against the wall behind the speakers in a dedicated room so as far as how it looks that doesnt matter much (most of the time), I am going to try it with mine if I can find where it is stashed, just moved so there are a few unknowns :) 
Accidental improvement in performance...cheap
Well my Audio bud took his Air Mattress back with him but I am seriously thinking of blowing mine up and doing just that, I should make it clear my speakers have Di-Pole mid range which may make them a better canidate then sealed but hey its worth... 
Local audio dealer absolutely essential
I agree 100% that a good dealer is essential and am sorry for those who do not have that luxury. 
Who else wants to keep their system secret?
I post my system because a few guys here actually put it together for me because of my financial and health reasons and I am super proud of it too! 
Center channel to match Wilson Audio Sophia's?
I advised a Wilson owner on using a Genesis center with his Sophia, he wrote back how he was all smiles and said it blended great. If your surround is mainly for movies dont beleive you cant get a good result from a carefully considered non matchi... 
Best Cartridge for Less than $500
BTW my dad has the ACE and I think it is warm, mushy and pretty boring.......it sounds fine but never thrills, it is way too polite. 
Best Cartridge for Less than $500
I run a Audio Technica ATC OCC150 on my SOTA table with Rega 300 arm, and it sounds great BTW I like it better then my Dynavector 20L MC cart..........dont discount a few good MM carts over the sometimes blind loyalty to MC carts. 
Legacy focus 20 20 speakers
The quatro is surprisingly close to the 5A for alot less cash, and tho the Wood Quatro is closer to the 5A than the Quatro sock version it comes at a large premium price increase. My father auditioned the Sock version but bought the Wood and has d...