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thazeldean- Sorry for delay but I just saw your inquiry on the Anthem. In short, the Anthem performed very well for me on the theater front. Keep in mind I only used it for theater and the EVO 202 for 2-channel. For theater it did a very nice job in the form of sonics and video and played...

A Couple Updates... Well I went a couple years in "steady" state thoroughly enjoying my system. I have lingered here occasionally but I am guilty of disappearing from the forum for some time. It looks like there are a ton more CLX owners that are happy with their purchases. I can attest I am...

I have added Grand Prix Audio Apex Footers under my (2) Descent i's and while the improvement was not as dramatic as under my CLX's, it is still a step in the right direction. I am on a slab so I was already getting pretty good bass response but those of you above a basement might reap bigger...

I currently do not own the rack and shelving from GPA but I would certainly consider it. Putting the Apex Footers under my current rack and components will get me much of the benefits but moving to the rack would be ideal. Besides looking great, the isolation is supposed to be phenomenal. You...

While I have been enjoying my system I have tried an additional tweak. I had been demoing some Black Diamond Racing products for some isolation improvements and while they are very good I think I found an even better option based on a recommendation. I recently received some Apex Footers...

houstonshark - I am not sure of the rules and such of posting website links here so I will take the conservative road and recommend you do a google search for "Get Better Sound" and it will lead you to the website Jim has for his book. It is hard copy only at this point so you will need to...

David Matz - I don't want to answer for Jim but the detailed process is indeed outlined in his book in respects to setting up a grid, a center point, toe in, common X and Y ratios, etc. Also note that I have a pair of Descent i's in my setup and not the Depth as you commented on. I also have...

I will attempt to answer most of the comments since my last post. Thanks Jim for jumping in on some topics. RichTeer - I have no problems sharing my experiences and hopefully it will help some others who are just getting started or have neglected the basics. DTB300 - I knew I was lacking...

I will try to keep this short and just highlight the main points. First off, Jim Smith is a class act all the way and is a walking encyclopedia of audio information. He was very professional and flexible from planning, execution and follow up. He did not know me at all until I gave him a...

Gordon Gray - At some point I will try the Synergistic ART system but I am passing in the short term. Jim and I will be focusing on what I currently have versus any a/b type comparisons. At some point I may even try some Marigo Dots or the Marigo CD Mat. I have been playing with some BDR...

Jim I can probably get the ACT system for a demo when you are on site. It is essentially risk free to see if there is any validity. I would be interested to see what they do without my other treatments and then in combination with my existing RealTrap treatments. This would be something to...

Thanks for the heads up on the ACT stuff. It is certainly an interesting idea and there are several positive reviews out there but most of them have been influenced I am sure. If you were at CES then you have confirmed my skepticism. I still plan to demo their cables and cords but will...

MiTT - I stumbled upon Synergistic last week when I was out of town on business and talking with some of my co-workers. They swear by the Apex SC's and Power Cords. Relative to Transparent Reference MM2 or even the Kimber Select 3038's they are a bargain if they can perform as indicated. I...

I now have the EVO 505 in my system with a pure CAST connection from 505 -> 202 -> 402 and Monocle XL's to CLX's. While the Krell Standard was very good the EVO 505 takes things to the next level. The transport is so much quicker and quite than the Standard and things don't seem as grainy and...

sleepysurf - the book is great and most of the setup tips can be applied to planar for the most part. Even though I have utilized most of the tips I still want Jim to come out since experience ultimately rules. Plus I can get an education on voicing a room properly. At least I will have peace...

JMAUSGP - Good recommendation on the new vinyl test. I know for a fact my local Best Buy has some and I will definitely pick a few up. I am sure they will sound better than my dads old ones but I am not expecting the TT to rival my EVO stack. The TT is at least 30 years old and only cost a...

A few updates: - I am awaiting my Krell EVO 505 to arrive and I will have a pure CAST path from 505 -> 202 -> 402. The 505 will be replacing my Krell SACD Standard. I suspect it will take some time to break in but I will let you know my impressions. - I have not changed out speaker cables...

I actually contemplated something along those lines but logistics just would not work. I would have liked to bring along my Krell EVO stuff. Next time I suppose.

I was hoping to make the haul from Cleveland but I have to fly out of town for business. I will look for future gatherings.

tonepub - It is possible this forward sound is what is bothering me which can be a combination of a lot of things. I have also heard that the Kimber cables are inherently "bright" by default. I will continue to determine the proper synergy for my system/room. Out of curiosity, has anyone had...