Paul McCartney - Chaos and Creation

Lots of anticipation for this one at certain other sites, but I was not really expecting anything great, not having purchased a new Macca LP since...well, never I guess, although I do have a recently purchased Ram and Band on the Run in the collection.

But then I started reading all kinds of positive reviews, and they all seemed to say that this was among Paul's best solo work...EVER. Now, for me, critical acclaim for a pop record is normally like Kryptonite. The louder the critical buzz, the less I like the band (for reference, see early releases by the White Stripes).

subwoofer supplement

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Hello...new to this forum. I do have a question about adding an extra sub to supplement an existing 2 channel setup(preamp, amp, speakers). My preamp has a single output. I'm starting to call up modification services to add a sub-out. Is there an easy and safe alternative way on what I have right now? A friend of mine suggested to split the left channel output but I'm worried what it might do damage in the long run. I could sell the preamp and find a unit that will satisfy the purpose but I'm still going to buy the sub and cables. Can someone recommend a mod service if no way is possible?

Mission No.2 - $10,000 System with CD and LP

The $1000 systems are interesting. How about a bigger budget and a bigger expectation.
Full range system either with sub or without, large room 20x20, and 2 channel or more. Should have CD and LP playback capability. Not SOTA but on the other hand, a system that is audiophile level. Possible?

Room treatments-Stupid cheap

Home depot has a temporary, paper, accordian type of mini-blind. I used some when I built my house and had not yet put up the blinds.

I haven't tried this yet, but I soon will and will post my thoughts on the results.

Anyway, I'm thinking of getting a few (they run about 5 bucks) and painting them to match my wall color and applying a dot of velcro on the wall and blind to make for easy application and removal.

Help needed for importing cds with iTunes v.5.01

I have been using a Dell 600m laptop running Windows XP and iTunes with error correction engaged to rip cds via a Plextor PX-712 UF external USB disc drive. Everything was working flawlessly until I upgraded from iTunes v.4.9 to v.5. Thereafter, iTunes would recognize a cd but would not play it or import it.

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