Dusty Chalk

I wouldn't go that far -- I happen to like Sony's implementation of DSD. Sony Insider reports: Anyone read Japanese?

Yeah, but you need a baransudodejitaru-compatible system for that one. It appears they lied. I think what's special about this one is that it transmits DSD over HDMI, but can't seem to find corroboration.

What if you painted balsa wood with little fake birds eyes?

Black matches anything.

Changed, not fixed. DIY is always the cheaper way to go -- I meant, of the commercially available options, that QED was one of the better price/performance ratio performers that I've heard.

QED is another reasonably priced option.

I think my subconscious is high on crack.

Well, it was exactly because you're running it from your iPhone that I recommended the line-doubler. Oh, and good luck with that. I thought I heard that when it came to your bar, you were all responsible and stuff. Guess they were wrong.

Oh, I have no idea, you're going to have to apprentice with someone.

Grapefruit with a toothed spoon.

Billy, once you get out of jail, and you resume movie night, you may want to look into a good line-doubler -- who knows what sort of improvements you could get with regular DVD-level quality video. Oh, and if you want to attract the "midnight movie" crowd, can I recommend, "I Was a Zombie for the FBI"?

I'm a big fan of a well-implemented 2.1 system. I used to go Spendor S3/5a's w/ Sunfire True Sub Jr. The thing that was magical about that system was the continuous phase control (really just a micro-delay). Despite having completely different speeds, I could make the sub disappear by getting the phase right. So what I'm saying is, make sure that whatever you get has one of those. I believe SVS have them, not sure about HSU. What finish did you get again? I believe SVS have a shiny black that matches (or is close to) the Quad's shiny black. You'll have to ask humanflyz.

Tyll looks like he's giving the kiss of sweetness in that one pic. (French accent)"Ze crepes, zey were superb..."(/french accent)

I used to be a borderline shill when it came to the Quad L series. I was in the position of almost getting a pair, but then realized I'm heading in a different direction, speaker-wise (omni, etc.). I have to admit, the one time I heard them, they were positioned extremely well. (Several feet out from the wall.) So can't help you there. They were paired with a Manley Stingray, which wasn't as synergistic as I would have liked, considering that was the amp with which I was going to pair it at home.

Did you take chemistry in high school? Might I suggest setting up a meth lab?

Yeah, they're not really reviews so much as ad copy.

I laugh at the retardedness of others.

(wanders off to find a pic of Leeloo to see if they got it right)

Does it matter? They're both RCA's, right? Or is it for labeling purposes?

Yeah, sorry, comment was actually directed at aRc.

First three volumes of Boris Berman's Prokofiev Complete Piano Music series.

I'd be interested...to hear other Californians' impressions.

I find the Balanced Max to be very neutral-transparent. I've heard it several times under meet conditions, and once in a more dedicated listening session. The current one with the diamond buffer was special, so if you search used, make sure you know which version you're looking at.

Is that true? I didn't think there is a 'too cold to start functioning', short of being so cold that any moisture in the vicinity instantly crystallizes and indirectly causes problems that way. Or too large a temperature gradient too fast, which might crack something. Which, admittedly, -50C would be. But I don't think the processor itself would have a problem with it. Is that what the overclockers are saying? I'll wander over there and look around, I'm curious what the reasoning is.

I'm already taking Astelin, Nasonex, Allegra, and Sudafed. You know what sucks? I'm already maxed out on all of them (as far as the insurance company is concerned), so when I get sick, I can't up my dose.