chadnliz

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Room size suitable for which Wilsons?
Maxx will work in that room, I have seen them reviewed and noted they worked great in much smaller rooms than yours, also I disagree big time the Watts would be too big for that room too. 
So I went to a grey screen for Projector....
Well I got it up and I like its results, there is more shadow detail and better pop in the color and a deeper sense of black level. There was no adverse affect on general picture and it looks to me like a worthwhile upgrade. This isnt a super prem... 
Is a VPI better then a $10 Clothing Steam Iron?
Yes but didnt you use VPI to vac off water when done? To me the VPI is a must and I also steam clean with a $25 steamer from Walmart for really bad albums but all the same the suction and removal of the cleaning is the key. 
So I went to a grey screen for Projector....
Oh I know but I like this place better, figured it was worth a shot but thanks for the tip! 
Chuck Mangione's band mates die in plane crash..
Grant I fly from Newark to Pitts several times every year to hang with my Audiophile dad and almost always in that exact model of plane for Cont Airliines, makes you wonder for sure! 
You know you're an audiophile if--
You answer threads like this. 
Most agreed upon best speaker?
If you talk to the masses it Bose. 
How Important is Getting Your Rack Out
I have never had better results than I do now with rack off to side and feeding 20ft cables to amps in between the speakers. I dont do balanced and maybe that would be better but I am very happy with what I have now, plus the rack is only a couple... 
Small Room - VR4jr or Gallo Ref 3.1
Small VMPS may be great, you will get most everything that folks love about Magnepan and easy placement. 
Vandie 1c or Maggie MMG?
I would never say Magnepan in that size room, I owned the MMG and its a nice speaker but the Vandy will work better for you right now, if you ever move then maybe move into Magnepan but once a Vandersteen man then many times you will just move up ... 
Vandersteen Quattros - Top Wooden Shelf DEFECT?
Yes tops do come off so unless they are flapping around its hard to tell if this is normal, my dad has the Wood signature Quatro, if this happens to his there is a BIG problem lol. 
The reviewer's role--comparative reviews?
Well Cdc, my father owned the Focus 2020 for years and it was no "A" speaker, not an F either but was easily replaced with no sorrow at all. I agree there is no truth, half truth, cryptic insults masked in praise and clever wording that leaves any... 
The reviewer's role--comparative reviews?
Between ad politics, personal bias and the lust many a reviewer has to own the gear they review (for unknown discounts AFTER a glowing review) its very hard to read many reviews and keep a straight face. They will continue to insist they have a ha... 
Background noise
Sounds normal but I agree with Tvad, hard to tell based solely on info given. Do you notice any difference between other inputs and Phono or is it all the same result? 
Researching the CD/HDCD Players from China
And still have potential issues, USA doesnt mean its gonna last any longer it just may be easier to get fixed. Many hate China for obvious reasons but the audio is better and better and the line between them and others is increasingly blurred. I d...