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So many choices what to buy?
I have Thiel CS6’s and drive them with a Krell FPB 200. The Thiels require lots of current. Krell amps have that BASS slam which is just what the CS 6's need to shine. The CS 6's need care in placement, 2'min from sidewalls and 4' to 5' from rear ... 
What's your profession? Age?
I am a Building Inspector and I am 48. 
Spikes under the Subwoofer?
What kind of flooring do you have? Is your system on the 2nd floor? 
Music for "Tough Times"
"Whipping Post" by the Allman Brothers Band. Title says it all. 
Amp for Thiel CS6
I have Thiel CS6 speakers. They are being driven with a Krell FPB 200 in a stereo system. To my ears, the Thiel and Krell are match made in heaven. Try to arrange a audition for as many amps as you can. Amps are easier to move around than the Thie... 
Clapton "Reptile"
I have been a Clapton fan since the mid 60's. Although this may not be his best work, it is outstanding! My wife and I just finished it and agree it his best track of track project of new material since "Behind the Sun". On my system the recording... 
college kid needs help with budget amps
Try one of the lower priced Jolida integrated amp. With those speakers you won’t need tons of power. Klipsch speakers are easy to drive have fair bass but can be very bright on top. I think tube warmth will be great with those speakers. Tube amps ... 
How much does your system retail for?
nice subject. Up to now I have never added it up all up. The total kinda scares me. $18,000.00 oh my! That total is for all the "stereo" stuff, which includes older seldom-used equipment I can't seem to part with. My wife thinks I should look into... 
Electrostatic or Dynamic
oh ya! I know the feeling y'all. I switch back and forth between Electrostatic and Dynamic speakers and tube and solid-state amps every month or so. I can’t seem to make up my ears. The SS and Dynamic speakers spend the most time in front of me bu... 
absolute best component you ever owned
The absolute best component I ever owned is my old and still working Magnavox 560 CD Player. I paid $89.00 for it 12 years ago and it's still working great. It has digital out and has been used for years with various Outboard DA processors. It was... 
Survey-What is your most used source?
Compact Disc, A 100 percent of the time. Can't aford anymore formats. 
Quality Y connector for a subwoofer?
Try Radio Shack. You can buy a ready made set or make your own. With a little wire, cute gold connectors, srink tube and a soldering iron you can make great connectors at a fair price. Now here's the fun part! Tell all your audiophile friends you ... 
beethoven 9th..which recording
I have two CD versions: The Royal Philharmonic Orch., Rene Leibowitz conducting. It’s on the Chesky label and is ADD. The recording was made in mid. 1961 and remastered in 1990. There is a minor tape hiss but it is an outstanding performance. The ... 
Out of Control
I can't add a thing to what's been written! I totally agree. 
Speaker Fetish
I am gald to find I am not alone. I need a larger house for all the old equipment I never sell. Has anyone else tried to get a huge pair of Electostatic speakers in to a closet? The walls will never look the same..lol. My wife is just as bad as me...