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Baby name opinion....
Not keen on Stereo either, but we just named our baby girl Marley - mainly because we heard of the name in the movie I am Legend, but the name has ties to Bob Marley which is cool. 
Amp / speaker cable for 10T
Bi wiring is worth it.MIT cables would be a great match. 
Bass: Dynaudio Confidence C2 vs Contour S5.4
I think the step back you would take in the mids and treble would outweigh the benefit of the Contour s5.4s added bass.The C2, C4 or Sapphire is your logical next step.Just decide how much bass you want and go from there. Also maybe consider room ... 
Wiring- digital vs analog - beginner help
Apogee digital makes a nice economical digital cable called the wyde eye and they sell direct.You may get comparable sound from cds if playing them in your dvd player using digital out to the receiver.try and seeIf you need ultra detailed help, fe... 
Are Wilson Sophia 2's lean in the midbass?
what other equipment are you using? 
Speaker match with Spectral?
I have heard Thiel CS-7.2 and CS-6 with Spectral's higher power offerings and it is a wonderful match.With the DMA-50 though, some of the comments above may be more relevant.As a Dynaudio and Thiel dealer with familiarity of Spectral sound, I woul... 
Power conditioning
Having used and sold Panamax, PS Audio and MIT power conditioners, I would agree with Dtsag that the Quintet is a great product and exceptional value.The Shunyata, PS Audio and MIT conditioners are all a step above Panamax in terms of sound. All t... 
Avalon Eidolon Diamond or Aerial 20T v2.
Personal preference here is for Avalon. 
Is Selling Direct Viable for Manufacturers?
Some items, particularly lower priced ones can survive with good marketing campaigns, and money back guarantees/in home auditions/etc.The big ticket items could not prosper without the use of talented companies/individuals who can properly represe... 
When did the Hi-Fi sound mature?
The high point of maturation for my ears was the 2C3D system heard in the late 90s at Progressive Audio in Columbus OH. First time I can remember hearing life size vocal height and separation around audience members as they were clapping. It was a... 
Esoteric X-05 or Wadia 860
Although I have no direct experience with either, one of my customers recently traded his Wadia 581 on an Esoteric X-05 i think, and was very impressed by the Esoteric. 
Dedicated Lines - Sub panel or no?
Go with the sub panel, as it will allow room for potential add on later.Never know how many lines the future may need :-) 
which is your favorite inexpensive stereo system?
$1500.00 could get him A LOT more than a grand.Peachtree Audio decco would be a good choice.Marantz or Parasound integrated posiblyTotem would be a good choice, definately bookshelf speakers 
Best CD
Mighty Sam McClain -- give it up to love on xrcdLinda Eder - It's no secret anymoreanything from Reference Recordings 
theta crossover question
Hi Richard,55hz is likely the 3db down point of the speaker, but it will produce sound beneath 55hz, the speaker just naturally rolls off at that point.The main purpose of any crossover - active or passive is to take out the frequencies that could...