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Why is there so much Rowland gear for sale?
I know of one person that had Rowlands and got rid of them after auditioning Parasounds new JC-1. 
cdp to amp
Placette's are some of the best Passives of what I have read.The person must take into consideration what he has in his system to make it work optimally to get the bast results.There can be a slight loss in dynamics ,but the gains in transparency ... 
I am currently looking to buy a multi amp
ChrisrnYou might want to send your amp to Musical Concepts to have it modded.It will be a much better amp afterwards.Crystal Claer throughout the spectrum with great dynamics.I have 2 B&K's and I have had one modded and the other I shall have ... 
Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit
I did and thoguht I was getting more sound back by wrapping.If I have to clip the wires again I will go back to the one strand.I did take notice that Yoshi was using a spade for the new speaker's so I was wondering about that.BTW,I checked the sit... 
cdp to amp
I tried using my Phillips CDP Direct and found there was lack of Vol. Gain.I did not eleviste the problem tll I bought a used FT Audio LW-1.Even with that on some CD's there was not enough Vol..There are a few different specs that must be taken in... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
N.E.A.R Speaker's for myself.I have modified sets,but some manufactures I have talked to still use them for some of their reference speaker's which is quite amazing considering they have been out of production for a few years.That being a drawback... 
10 sonically best rock recordings ?
Have not given this cosiderable thought,but here are a few that come to mind.Not in any particular order.1.Roxy Music--Avalon2.Tracey Chapmen--Revolution3.Stan Ridgway--Anatomy(anything he's done really)4.Pink Floyds--Darkside(remasterd)5.Roger Wa... 
Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit
I saw a pic of the back of 47Labs new speaker hooked up with OTA and Spade Connectors.I cannot find the pic again and has anyone tried this?I have my wire wrapped around the binding post as was suggested to me by Steve Nugent of Empirical Cable.TI... 
Monoblocks vs Vertical bi-amping vs Horizontal bia
All depends on a few factors as to what might be cheaper.How much powerQuality of ampsClass Amp A-A\AB-DCablesXO unitHorizontal would be the more economical choice.For the Bass you need like 2-3X more power then the Mid & Tweeter's or individu... 
Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?
http://www.audiotweaks.com/collection_descend.htm 
Where can I get educated about cables?
http://www.audiotweaks.com/collection_descend.htmIf you are into tweeks then that sites for you!I think ome tweeks are really beneficial BTW.Some are almost total non sense and are system\room dependent. 
Where can I get educated about cables?
SCMSystem sensitivity,not meaning measurements.but system components will have as much to do as with the results of the cable you use as the cable itself.There are no easy answers to the equation.This is where Impedances,ohms and watts come into p... 
Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit
I guess I will have to live with the Regular OTA Cable and if I hear a drmatic difference I will have it all cruo's.My new speaker's will be wired with OTA so i will know more then.I sent the designer both treated and untreated which he will decid... 
Monoblocks vs Vertical bi-amping vs Horizontal bia
I would think that Biamping would be a bene as you would be dedicating an amp to different driver's freeing up power and giving them resreves to use. 
Mono block suggestions
Yes,you are correct.Mono's have a few distinct advantages which in my case are valid.I will be having my crossover made being Outboard Active.It would be advantageous for me to have Mono's to do Vertical amping.I always thought that they were prod...