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Impedance????
Well, impedance is different at each input and output of each component of your system so there is no "system" impedance. To measure impedance of your speakers or input/output of a component, the only accurate way is to use an oscilloscope and swe... 
Audio Aero Prima MkII vs. MkIII newest styling?
I was at an Audio Aero dealer yesterday and they had a Prima mk3 with Sony transport. They did not have a mk2 on hand but the dealer said that the mk3 is smoother and doesn't have the slight edge the mk2 had. Well if that is the case, I am happy t... 
Pandora drops out
I am afraid I was the one that wasn't clear. You see, your wireless signal gets to your card from somewhere - it isn't conjured up out of thin air. That somewhere is a wireless router that is connected to an internet modem by a wire. If this route... 
Pandora drops out
Sounds like you are too far away from your wireless router. The modulation frequency is very high so you can't be too far, nor can you have many walls in between. Arthur 
The Outlaw ruins X-mas
Man that sucks. I think they should up it to 2-day air and eat at least half the extra cost, if not all. That would be what I would do if I were running the company anyway. Hope something like that works out for you.Arthur 
Upgrade Audio Aero Prima with mods?
Boa2 is correct that the only Prima version with volume control was the original one. I have a Prima Mk2 (with the Philips transport) and I simply love it and wouldn't dream of paying $1000 to mod it.I would say that getting a Capitole would be yo... 
What is the voltage at your receptacle?
True RMS takes time-varying and nonsinusoidal waves into account. This isn't a big deal when you are measuring line voltage because the 60Hz cycles are very regular but when you measure frequency-varying or complex waveforms, you need a much small... 
JM Labs Electra 946 lack of high-end detail
Well then yes, I think there is a problem with your speakers. Arthur 
Advice on Possible CD Upgrade Please
IMO, your gear would benefit from better cables. I have tried Signals a few times but they are always veiled. Changing cables can be much cheaper than a new source and you may be surprised at how good your equipment already can be.Arthur 
a good $1500 home theater speaker/integrated 2ch.
If it were me, for $1500 total used, I would get Monitor Audio RS6 (I just got some, simply awesome) and a YBA Initial integrated. This is assuming your room is around 200 sqft or so.Arthur 
What is the voltage at your receptacle?
Mine are consistently 124V true RMS unloaded.Arthur 
Setup & Calibrations Part 1 Speaker placement
I agree with many of your points. I will never understand why so many people don't take the time to move their speakers around a bit. I have moved mine 1000 times, usually a 1/4 inch at a time. I even move mine when I change amplifiers or even sou... 
JM Labs Electra 946 lack of high-end detail
Lmhlaw - what size is your listening room? 
Best PRE AMPLIFIER / AMPLIFIER for DIVA UTOPIA
McIntosh MC402, MX135 and MC207 will have you covered. Sounds great with all Utopias and is trouble free and bomb proof. 
JM Labs Electra 946 lack of high-end detail
Congratulations! You are the first to ever find JM Labs lacking in treble detail and refinement.It could be yours have a problem. Did you get them from a dealer? They should leave the Bostons in the dust. Maybe you aren't used to neutral sound? We...