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Have a OCM 200 power amp
Wayne FYI you can only run it XLR if you have 2 of these same amps  one for left one for the right. In case you missed it that equals stereo with the advantage of separate mono power supplies for each channel.  When running 2 you also need a pream... 
Gryphon vs. D'Agostino
((((Reminds me of the Ayre KX-R Twenty. But better.))) (((System Synergy is So Huge!)))   Did you ever try the KXR 20 with any of your latest gear? Best  JohnnyR  
Passive pre-amp/Quicksilver Mini Monos
Half-Ass may be fine for most of the feeble-minded. Passive preamps will of course work with Quicksilver Mini Monos. You may even say "" my that sounds clear""  but later find you are settling for elevator music in the Dynamics department. If you ... 
Vandersteen Sub woofers v Rythmik Subs
http://vandersteen.com/products/quatro-wood-ctIf you read in this first column of this thread the announcement the 2WQ is history and the Sub 3 takes its place. It will be on the Vandersteen sight soon.The concept is now similar to how Quatros Sev... 
vandersteen m5-hp crossover setting
Rarely are the suggested input impedance owners manual settings spec ideal for optimization of x over pointThe correct setting is easy to do by carefully setting dip switches yourself. Remember all switches start at open. when setting dips only th... 
Vandersteen Sub woofers v Rythmik Subs
What you guys need to consider is the thinking outside the box.The Sub 3 nips your particular room overload in the bud with 11 band analog room compensation No DSP processers here. With its unique high pass or reliving the heavy lifting of your ma... 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature Speakers
(((This speaker plays it all as all great designs must. There are other issues, time for an expert to chime in, Johnny R maybe?)))My take would be this.......... (((I found them to be boxy, dull and closed (quite the opposite from the jazz recordi... 
ARC Ref 5se VS ARC Ref 6
The ARC LS 28would out perform both  
Best sounding compact integrated amp < $2k?
http://www.audioconnect.com/belles-aria-integrated/Here Ya Go I promise you it's that good! Should just make your cab specs.... Happy Listening    JohnnyR 
Bricasti M1 SE or Ayre QX-5 Twenty?
Quite welcome,(((I take it you prefer the Ayre to the Bricasti?)))Yes, in your system absolutely ....You can even try an Ayre Codex and still hear the design character of what I am talking about. It’s not a better or worse ordeal it’s about allowi... 
Bricasti M1 SE or Ayre QX-5 Twenty?
Greetings I also feel the Bricasti is a first class machine... That being said one must take stock of what their goals are.I would agree on certain studio recordings through the Bricasti has a nice full bodied boldness to them yet with live music ... 
Why do I see more Vandersteen model 3s vs model 2s for sale?
Let’s think for a minute .In order to take full advantage of the bigger speaker one would need to optimize with better electronics to climb to an obviously better level then add in decent AQ cables no band aids and a normal size room to breath and... 
Vandersteen 3A Sigs vs Klipsch Forte III
(((what is it with Sound Anchors?  I have not had the advantages of the dynamics of stands explained to me. "Is it real, or Memorex?"))) The Sound Anchors when properly snugged up and tilted as in instructions manual which I highly suggest you rea... 
Subwoofer for Ayre AX-7e?
GreetingsTtw the reviewer I know you mean well here yetit seems like when the folks speak on the best selling specialty market speakers of all times , expressing genuine helpful ideas ,and some at this over 27 years plus share confident opinions y... 
Subwoofer for Ayre AX-7e?
((And in a room as small as yours, I think a full range speaker could be a bad idea - monitor + sub will likely be a lot easier to tune well.))Well, easy isn't always best.The reason I disagree a single sub by the time he hears the bass for what o...