goatwuss

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Musical Subwoofer for 2-channel system
I would try and up your budge to $2k, and look into a REL B3 for a truly musical sub. 
3-d sounding headphones.....
Sennheiser 650's... There is a good reason why they have the reputation as one of, if not the, best sounding headphones out there.You will need an amp for them. 
Love my ipod, Hate my ear buds....
Shure SE530, trust me they are worth it 
Do You Allow Anyone Else To Operate Your Rig?
Anyone I have over is more than welcome to use my system, with or without my presence. It's pretty well automated with the universal remote. I did make the mistake of leaving my turntable out during a party once, and afterwards, my Denon 103's can... 
best speakers on AGON for about $500
Try and find an Active pair of Quad L2. Then you can sell your amp. 
is my room small for a pair of B&W 802's
You might need some EQ to flatton out the bass response with that size room. 
Wilson MAXX 2 vs Watt Puppy 8
The WP sounds like a fast, detailed speaker. The Maxx sounds like music. You've got to hear it to believe it (make sure the room is big enough) 
AV123 LS6 Line Source up and running
Hi Tweak,Thanks for the reply.You are right about the LS6 - they can reveal weaknesses upstream. Same with the Merlins.As I said, right now there are no systematic weaknesses that I hear... But I am able to hear a different speaker's signature.Whi... 
Your vinyl guilty pleasure???
Culture Club 
Review: REL Acoustics Britannia B-1 Subwoofer
"If the newer range is better, why ain't folk out there queing up?"Could be a lot of reasons. Better marketing from Velodyne and JL and others?I have heard the B1 more than once, and it is completely awesome. The reviewer is right, they are simila... 
Amp for Dynaudio C4
...spoken by someone who has his Evidence Temptations about a foot from the back and side walls. I can only imagine...Sim amps sound great with Dynaudio. Dynaudio often demos with Sim equipment at shows. I don't think they would pick amps that sou... 
300b amps bettering the midrange of the Cary 300b
Have any of the posters who are recommending a 300b amp heard the Cary CAD? 
Opinions of the EMM DCC2 SE
HiWhat problems with the sound are you experiencing with your Hovland? 
Subwoofer set up
Before messing with a sub, I would suggest taking some rta measurements of the room, to see exactly where your speakers roll off in your room. Then, you can decide how to best go about integrating a sub, and objectively what you want to accomplish... 
Avalon Eidolon and Krell, good match or not?
What are the current problems and deficiencies with your existing system?