chadnliz

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Cleveland, OH
Ears and Beers this Saturday at my place in Salem Oh, so if anyone wants to pop by let me know and I can give you info. Had Tshirts printed up and going to have a door prize of audio related gift. Bring beers if you drink and music you want to hea... 
Laziness in a dark room & digital hi-fi
Should be fine, cant imagine really loud levels for what your doing but what do I know? Get a nice DAC to pipe your fils through and your all set! 
How To Ship Heavy Speakers With Insurance?
I had a 600lb pair of speakers pallet shipped BAX Global with no issues. 
Best speakers for about $3500
Legacy 20/20 are not the answer (my father owned them 5 years and were EASILY bested by Vandesteen Quatro in every regard). Bass was so much better in Vandersteen it was laughable, image, warmth, depth all in Vandersteens favor. 
Best speakers for about $3500
How can you say a speaker that is dipole in the critical midrange (just like a Magnepan) uses a planar midrange (just like a Magnepan) can in no way have the clarity...............you seem to have a hard time admitting that not only is it possible... 
Best speakers for about $3500
I will agree with the VMPS statement so dont be so sure of your laughing at others............the joke may be on you. After having Magnepan 1.6 and Innersound Eros MKII speakers I went to VMPS and couldnt be happier. The have much more dynamics in... 
Buyers and Sellers ever Speak by Phone Anymore?
You wont hardly catch mr buying or selling without a phone call. If somebody refuses that small gesture (on my dime and at their time) thats a huge red flag for me. Sure an album, cable and such doesnt warrant it but for most any component a call ... 
Worst Rock Band Ever !!!!
ACDC and KISS are two "Super bands" I could easily NEVER hear before or again and not give one ratts ass about it.Never was a fan of Dylan, Elvis Costello, Springsteen or Ramones. All of whom are for the most part "critics" darlings. 
How would I integrate this into my system?
Does the sub have multiple inputs? Run one off of HT side of it and another from the music pre, if it has 2 outputs go that route or you can run a y adaptor. 
What interconnects work best with Audio Research?
My dad has a Ref3 and runs Audio Quest Mont Blac and Sky IC's with great results. 
Music Room vs. Home Theater Design Question?
I do low nap office carpet in mine and I love the results. Mind you I am not at the level of many here but its a real world dual use room with good to great results. 
Is HDMI worth the upgrade?
No they only play via HDMI, thats why the market has crashed on pre HDMI gear, between 1080p and the latest codecs thats where HDMI gets its strength even if its goal really was only a way to prevent piracy (or try to) 
Is HDMI worth the upgrade?
Unless your monitor is 60in and up your not likely to see any true benefit of 1080p that at this time is still only on BluRay. HDMI direct from a player will allow often the upsample of standard def video but its not signifcant. Hook up HDMI direc... 
dual volume controls?
Oh MY GOD, 2 volume controls?!How will I ever be able to enjoy the music ever again, doubling the effort in turning up or down the volume is just going to far........I AM MAD AS HELL AND I AM NOT GONNA TAKE IT ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I almost walke... 
Best non-Magnepan rears to mate w/Maggie fronts?
95% of EVERYTHING else.