One this reminded me of was the 'audiophile lightbulbs', which supposedly created less electromagnetic interference and smoothened out the mains supply.

I wonder what an insurance company would say when you phoned up telling them your ten thousand pound 2 metre cables have been stolen? Like they'd believe you...

Not sure if it's due to the ICE Power amps, although you suggest it, but the ICE Power BeoLabs definitely need run in time. BeoLab 5s sound very 'tubby' when you first hear them, and BeoLab 9s sound big and wallowy, far too much hi-end. BeoLab 3s sound very clinical. They all seem to settle down over time though...

No-way near as big as it is with non-AL speakers, but it's still noticeable. I find when toeing in BeoLab 5s though, there is a change in sound, but I actually prefer the sound non-toed in...

Puncher: Are you sure its not just because the conditioner has interupted a ground loop between your various components?? (and shouldn't you be at school rather than instigating arguments here !!!) That is entirely possible, but it worked nonetheless! Not only that, but we often get rubbish power supply in my area (terrible flickering lights), and

Actually I can testify that mains conditioners do make a difference. Something's funky with the power supply in our house, meaning even after being earthed, turntables still tend to hum very slightly (not as bad as when not earthed). Happens on my dad's system (completely different part of the house) and mine, so it's not to do with any faults in the

No. Think of the Apple TV as a giant iPod which sits underneath your TV, but automatically updates constantly from your computer...

1000 watts to Pentas? I feel a house party coming on

....mr anders(son): Hmm new layout?? Have you been drinking again Ed Somebody needs to turn their monitor the right way round