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arcticdeth

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CHALLENGE: Best speakers for playing 1812 Overture by Eric Kunzel with real CANON at 92+dB
My CV D-9’s are wicked at the 1812!    First audition was in 1986-1987 at video concepts , darn woofer came out and retracted a good half inch, the bass was chest thump! No,speaker since has ever reproduced that day.   Bought them the next day,dro... 
Within a 30 day trial with Van Alstine SET 400; seeking comparisons
Do it! The AVA stuff is very good and designed very well.   Was  all ready to drop $ on a preamp, but found a (what I think) a better sounding pre.   AVA is good audio, those amps your interested in are top notch.  With me and my luck in audio, I ... 
McIntosh - is it that great?
Love Mac gear!     Auditioned a mac amp with sonus faber speaks and the music hall CD player, Pink Floyd the wall cd.  Sat in the room, he left us, I (I mentioned this before)had my 2-3 year old kid w me, no kidding, after maybe 4-6 minutes, and m... 
How far over the limit can I go
We agree, if it isn’t broke,....your great!  I phoned my local shop a few weeks ago, inquiring about my old B&K pro10mc preamp (the mid 90’s version.) for a recap, new volume pot, as the stock came in a sealed pot, & there are no originals... 
Impedance matching, why?
Are the above listed components very compatible?  Or will there be some freq loss? 
Threshold NS10 Preamp Repair
For sure, get it fixed!  New caps, whatever she needs!  Another 30 years,........... 
Preamps opinion
Brystonwill last longer! 
Question regarding pre-amp and amp
Amplifiers on first off last.   Is what I’ve always been told.  
Question regarding pre-amp and amp
Amplifiers on first off last.   Is what I’ve always been told.  
Remember those rock group carnival mirrors?
Won a few in my Yute.    Broke within a few months of bringing home. In those paper frames.     
Krell FPB 300
It is a good ride for your,....in Rockford, ILL. Soundsclassic.com. Family small business.   Used them twice with great results.  
Looking for my Final Pair!!
Sanders sound system.   Speakers and amps, crossover.   Heaven. Concert level volumes. Crystal clear.  Best warranty in audio,     30 day in home trial.  You will KEEP the system.    
Goldenear triton replacements
Acoustic energy 500 series.   Vienna acoustics make very good speakers.   Paradigm.  A ton of options  for you 
Detecting “Dirty” Power
Iisten after 12:00am 
Sending a 110 lb amp to the manufacturer for cleaning/calibration. Good idea? How to ship?
He is making the correct decision. He will drive it there.only 4 hrs away.    If my amps go, I have a 1,200 mile drive to Cali.