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  1. Jim_C

    Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage

    Thought I'd let any other Rush fans know about this, in case they hadn't seen it already. There's going to be a one night only showing of the Rush documentary listed in the title at select theaters. http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/rushbeyondthelightedstage/...
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    Heads up for Transatlantic fans

    I didn't realize they had gotten back together for another album but they have, and "The Whirlwind" has just come out. In typical prog fashion there are multiple versions: a single CD, a special edition with a second disk and a third with a DVD added to the special edition...
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    testing...testing...testing...

    just trying to see if my profile pic is working Edit: it's not. Is this something only certain users can have? I've got my options set to show profile pics and when I go to my profile I see the pic. I just don't see it under my name on the left. I've tried logging off and on as well but no...
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    Can you run 2 computers with one monitor/keyboard/mouse?

    Title says it all. Without going into all the gory details (unless someone wants to know) I'd like to know if it's possible to set up a pair of PC's so they use one monitor, keyboard and mouse without unpluging each time I need the other PC. Is there some sort of switcher box that allows this...
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    Re: *** Official SUPERBAD Review Thread

    Have you seen Knocked Up? Absolutely hysterical. Looking forward to seeing Superbad but will probably wait for the DVD.
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    LCD FP vs. LCD RP

    I've searched but I can't find an answer to my specific question so I guess I'll ask directly. Do LCD RP's suffer from motion blur like the LCD flat panels do? I watch a lot of sports and I really dislike the motion blur (macro-blocking?) I see on LCD FP's. For that reason I've written off LCD...
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    Porcupine Tree-Where do I start?

    I've finally decided to try these guys out but I don't know which album to start with. Any advice? TIA
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    Does anyone know when Master and Commander is coming out on DVD?

    Title says it all. TIA.
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    another man found dead in wheel well of plane

    http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/Northeast...ath/index.html Having this happen once seems rare, having it happen twice in the same week at the same airport seems very unlikely to me. Am I being paranoid or does this worry anyone else? Mods, if this is too questionable a topic, please shut...
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    Spock's Beard sans Neal Morse: Do you Feel Euphoria?

    Well the first album after Neal left SB is out and I'm looking for impressions. I've only listened to it twice now so I really have to let it sink in before passing judgement. However, I will say that while it's pretty good I feel a little let down. I really liked the past two albums so...
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    Which Pink Panther movie is this?

    Inspector Clouseau goes to a mansion to question a bunch of people. He stumbles into a dark room that turns out to be a exercise room. While in that room he works out on a pair of parallel bars. When he dismounts he jumps into a stairway. While talking to the people in the following scene he...
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    Could someone offer some PDA purchase advice?

    I'm a complete newbie to the PDA world and I'm hoping someone could tell me if I'm on the right path. I'm looking to get one for my wife. What I've been able to discern from our conversations is that she might want a Palm OS based PDA. So, with the Palm OS as the starting point I was thinking...
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    Are there any HTF's of the woodworking/power tools world?

    I'm not having a lot of luck finding real world info on power tools. Are there any sites like ours where one can go and find some recommendations on power tools?
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    Friends 9/26

    I love Friends but haven't I seen this season premiere about a dozen times before? The 'mixing up' of characters is getting old. I was mildly annoyed when Ross went from saying he didn't propose to 'I have been tired, maybe I did propose' while talking with Phoebe. Come on writers, you can...
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    newbie DIY question: regular epoxy vs. metal epoxy

    I just bought a pair of Klipsch Forte II, which are unshielded. I can't get them near the TV so I've ordered bucking magnets from Klipsch. I went to Home Depot expecting to pick up some 5 minute epoxy. I saw the 5 minute epoxy but I also saw something called metal epoxy. I'm not very "epoxy...
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    Looking for sites other than Ebay for used eqpm

    I know about Audiogon, Audioweb, and Ubid. Any other places I could look for A/V equipment? I'm looking for a pair of Klipsch Chorus II in lt. oak. Chorus show up on Ebay with some regularity but usually in finishes other than lt. oak. I'm trying to increase my chances of finding a pair. I...
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    Okay Bill & Chu...what's the impact of the ACE-615 on sound?

    I've read a couple comments around the net about the Adcom's effect on the upper end of the FR. Loss of dynamics and such. Have either of you any insight into this? Dynamics are really important to me, it's one of the reasons I love my Klipsch. I'm either going to get the 615 or the Brickwall...
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    Advice on a used tuner purchase

    I have this old NAD 3130 integrated amp that I recently pulled out of the closet to see if it still works. I'm happy to say that it does. I had forgotten how good it sounds with my Klipsch. I've decided to add it to my second system but I want a tuner. I'd prefer an NAD but I'd be happy to...
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    Drill presses on Ebay - any suggestions?

    I'm thinking about picking up a drill press but I don't know what I should look for or avoid. Some of the presses are really cheap but that only makes me suspicous, especially when I don't know what brand it is. I'd also be concerned about getting parts for a no-name press. It seems that the...
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    Denon owners: would you use 4 ohm Klipsch with a 4802

    Title says it all. I know that the manual says 6 ohms and I tend to stick to what the manufacturer suggests. I do wonder if the 4802 could handle my Kg-4's. Has anyone used 4 ohm speakers with a Denon? The 4802 has a pretty hefty power supply so one would think that it wouldn't have a problem...
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    another music confession thread: Garth Brooks/Chris Gaines

    In the spirit of KeithH's thread about Barry Manilow I thought I'd ask this question... Am I the only one on the planet that liked Garth as Chris Gaines? What makes it even more bizarre to me is the fact that I don't like him at all when he's Garth. Country is just not my thing. Yet I can't...
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    My new SVS is on its way...yes!!!

    I finally bit the bullet and made the purchase that I’ve been dying to make. I can’t believe that my SVS is going to be on its way to my humble little home theater. I decided to get the big one. I wasn’t sure if I needed it or if one of the smaller ones would be better. I came to the conclusion...
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    Help connecting the audio for a DVD and an LD player???

    I'm picking up a used Pioneer laserdisc player tomorrow and I have a question about how to connect the audio to my Yamaha HTR-5250. The player (CLD-59) has analog, coaxial, and DD RF outputs. The analog isn't a problem but the coaxial is more difficult. I'm using the DVD/LD coaxial input on the...
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    Progressive era Genesis: What do I want?

    I've been listening to Transatlantic's Live in America which has covers of Watcher of the Skies and Firth of Fifth. I really like these songs and I was rather surprised to find out that they were originally recorded by Genesis. Up until that point all I knew about Genesis was that they were a...
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    Paul Klipsch has passed away

    I know that this probably belongs in the after hours forum but I didn't want it to be missed. He passed away yesterday morning. He was 98. As someone that uses and loves his speakers I was saddened to hear this. I thought that it was worth mentioning here. My condolences to his family...
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    Want an unbiased SVS recommendation? How about one from a toddler?

    I received my new 20-39PCi last week and set it up Saturday morning while my wife and 2 ½ year old were out for a couple of hours. Speakers calibrated with Avia to 85db with the SVS 2-3db hot. The sub is corner loaded in a room that’s approximately 2000 CF and has a large opening into another...
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    PS Audio or Brickwall?

    I've been researching power conditioner options for a while now and after looking at Monster and Panamax I've come to PS Audio and Brickwall. I really like these two companies and their use of non-MOV designs. I'm seriously considering the Ultimate Outlet and possibly a Juice Bar from PS Audio...
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    Just a heads up to those interested. Yamaha has posted info on the RX-Z1

    http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/whatsnew/rxz1.htm I know that some here have been talking about this upcoming release. You can download the manual now.
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    Are there any problems with placing an SVS near an equipment rack?

    Topic heading says it all. I imagine the biggest problem would be vibration. I plan on putting my 20-39PCi (# 2833) in the corner and I'd like to move my equipment rack next to it, about a foot away. Is this not a good idea? My only other solution is to put the rack clear across the room and...
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    Electric Razor Recommendations

    I'm looking to switch back to using an electric razor but I don't know all that much about the current models. I think that I might want a razor that I could use in the shower but I'm not set on that. I'd also like something that's easy to clean. I'm currently looking at Panasonic and Braun...
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