soundhound, gonk, steves,thanks for the advice...direct radiators it is. Also, thanks for the warm welcome!!

What do you think about the placement on the ceiling (approx. 7 foot) 6 feet behind my listening position with an open stair-well? Any comments/suggestions much appreciated!

By the way , my Mac Pre was a C-32... so long ago, so lonnngggg aaaaaaggggggggoooo!

Therapy is already working....and the equipment hasn't EVEN ARRIVED. This is such great fun!!!!! Weather experts (oxy-moron) trying to dampen my enthusiasm by forecasting FREEZING RAIN on UPS projected delivery date. A pox upon them I say!

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