LONDON, England (CNN) -- Syd Barrett, the eccentric guitarist who founded Pink Floyd but later left the music business to live quietly and somewhat reclusively, has died at the age of 60, according to a spokeswoman for the band.

Well, hopefully this tormented soul is truly at rest.

I currently own a pair of Focal Cobalt 816s

In my quest to learn ever more about the technical side of audio, I'm trying to enlighten myself more so on the aspect of a '3dB down point'.

As a way to keep my thoughts coherent and to keep a running list of questions and answers that I've gone over in my head, I've written up a document. Yes, I'm a nerd, I accept that.

This is what I have so far, perhaps someone on here would be able to assist me in filling it out more? Or perhaps correct any misconceptions that I might have encountered?

3db Down Point

The June edition got delayed alot here in Norway. Now it seems that the July edition is late as well.

Folks,

Would someone please enlighten me about the advantages/disadvantages of single wiring, single-biwiring, and double-biwiring loudspeakers?

I have new Monitor Audio Silver RS6 loudspeakers, so if you have experience with that speaker I'd be particularly interested in your thoughts.

I have naturally read some blurbs on the internet, but I'm interested in your personal opinions (or references to links that you think are particularly helpful).

DUP, start your engines...

radish

I am looking for a surround processer that I can connect to my pre amps EPL (external processer loop)that just provides the surround modes such as Dolby Digital, AC3, Lucasfilm etc without any input sources such as cd, tuner. Thats why I have a pre-amp to utilize my sources as such.

I am not looking to go into the upper stratosphere of pricing. Years ago there were some surround processers that one could have hooked up to an existing stereo, but I can not seem to find such a unit. Any help would be greatly appreciated. You can also respond to majesticrainbow at my aol address

For those of you interested on or curious about blind testing, we have published on our web site the results and methodology used last time (accomodating some of the hot issues regarding blind tests such as test time, abx boxes, pressure, music choice) while meeting in our annual gathering nearby Madrid last may.

http://matrixhifi.com/contenedor_ppec_eng.htm

Both Rega and Music Hall seem to be highly touted, high value, base level audiophile turntables. I am concerned with performance and setup issues. (Being able to get a proper setup affects performance.) I am looking to spend between a $1000 to $1700 for a complete setup. I am considering a Rega P5 vs Music Hall MMF-7 of MMF-9. Also, perhaps there are others to consider? Please advise or refer. MUCH appreciated.... Thank you.