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arcticdeth

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What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
@loki1957 nice, their some of the best amps made! Have my Kismets at 200W  I know, it’s not even close, as I’ve heard, but they sound great! Brothers McCormack dna-750’s are amazing, wish I had them I do in a way, I listen to them, when I have the... 
Do speakers take time to warm up?
Once broken in from new, the only break in would be as mentioned here, just a short time to get the crossovers used. New speakers (mine) took about 250-300 hours to loosen up the surrounds etc etc.once broken,in a short time they will be just fine 
SET the best?
A 1-2 W amp?hahahahahahaha  suckers.only power is real.gobs of it! 
Your favorite excellent quality/sounding LPs
All my Japanese record pressings! The Japanese don’t mess around with music.best sounding vinyls are my Japan presses! Thick and always cut to,perfection. 
old high end preamps..
Keep the Bryston 
THRESHOLD S300
any THRESHOLD is a present! Enjoy. Years back, my friend worked for roadrunner records,  went in studio, threshold maps and B&t monitors. Threshold is superior to most” 
What Percentage Off Would You Expect to Discount For Open Box Amp with Blemish
Agree %40 minimum! Hope u get what ur looking for! Wheel and deal!older amp, with blemish, would expect %40-%50 off with warranty.good luck 
Has Anyone Placed Power Conditioner On Its Face with the Power Outlets Facing Up?
Don’t think it matters.  Keep cords separated, and hear for electrical issues mess w cords, rca’s, power cords, CD player, I use a Furman line conditioner, and a monster me in 2nd system, monster one is poor quality, tweeter static, etc!mess w it ... 
CD Transports
Sherwood 5 cd carousel, and McCormack udp-1rotel dvd/cd player Rotel a bit cold, but been on for 3 months now, and sounds way better. Breaking in kismet Odyssey. Amps, using my B&K pro-10mc sounds great! 
Whats playing on your system today?
@lenmc2964 humble pie!a personal fav! Marriott is a genius! I popped for the 5-6 cd set rock in the Fillmore, Japan edition, it’s amazing, and uncut , like the US edition which is cut poorly!have all humble pie albums/CDs! Amazing band. Humble pie... 
Ksa 300s
Check your electrical.     Mnay homes have poor AC current”ive switched cables, etc, numerous times, check your incoming current!   Turn off preamp, with ,amps on, if u still hear a staticky tweeter noise, it’s probably the. Preamp.   Preamp off, ... 
Class D is just Dandy!
Class “D”ull while pushed through major companies, is still sub par to my ears! A class D a o into 2 Ohms or less is just ear bleeding, cynical, no depth, headroom is nonexistent, devialet, and all this super high dollar stuff is just bad!ive hear... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Anvil - legal at last 
How Do You Remove CD Booklet/Artwork?
Small pocket knife, or a butter knife, insert at center of booklet, slightly lift center of booklet, this will allow for safe removal of book, without the usual pushing and causing tab dents. 
Anyone with tinnitus or hearing loss who is into "high-end" audio?
My cousin has been a carpenter for 40 years, the skil-saws past 35 years is hard on his hearing.Me also, operating engineer for almost 30 years now, screaming Diesel engines for 25+ years is damaging. Even with earplugs, the 130DB DETROIT DIESEL, ...