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Help out a Young Audiophile
I suggest you go to the library or a book store and get the book "What color is your parachute" by Richard Bowels. It has been best selling book on choosing a carreer and finding work you like for over a quarter of a century. (I used it in 1975 wh... 
What s in front of your chair?
I used to have a coffee table in front with a glass top to put my feet on. I believe it significantly affected the sound. I now have a dedicated room so I now have a rectangular chrome and glass coffee table, but with no glass in it, just a frame,... 
Top Ten Tube PreAmp of all time?
I have owned an ARC SP10Mk2 for many years. It's wonderful, but it could use a bit more clarity. I've thought about upgrading the internal parts, but I would hate to destroy the original voicing, and also the resale value. I know Great Northern So... 
Tara Labs Quantum 3+ Tara Quantum 1V
I owned Quantum 3 (not +) for many years. I thought they were very good basic cables for the price, and had no real complaints. I used 34'runs. In fact I have them for sale (along with a 34' run of Quantum 2). I upgraded to the original version of... 
Magic with Magneplanars?
If you are interested, I am in the process of trying to decide if I want to sell my Tympany IV4A's (I'm the original owner), and the amplifiers, ARC tubes on the Mid/Tweeters and a solid state Eagle on the bass panels. I haven't been able to decid... 
VPI Aries vs. VPI TNT III
Khrys, I appreciate the info. I didn't realize the TNT required that kind of attention. 
VPI Aries vs. VPI TNT III
Beavis, sorry, hope my response wasn't too obnxious. What were you going to say?Khrys, I wasn't aware the TNT had considerable variables which require regular attention. I'm lucky if I get an hour to an hour and a half a week to listen to the syst... 
VPI Aries vs. VPI TNT III
Doug, thanks for making a really good point.Beavis, thanks for your response. It is currently under careful review by our cryptography department. 
VPI Aries vs. VPI TNT III
Rec, thanks so much for your insight. Martin 
Magneplanar Tympani Obsession
I have a pair of Tympany IVA's, which I bought new at least 13 o14 years ago. They are wonderful, but...They are extremely sensitive to placement. When I have moved, it will take me one to two years or more to get them optimally positioned again! ...