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| Best of the best Integrated amps in 2018 Hi. I am sure if you would be matching any of the aforementioned amps to the Thiel speakers pictured. That would be a major consideration in selecting a new amplifier. That said, I would also consider the Hegel H360 Integrated amp which has an onb... | |
| Outlets and gem boxes Yes. Outside wall cold climate. He did not say which box he would use. The sheet rock should be able outlet measures 1.75" wide at the wings. I think the sheet rock should be able to be cut close to the box and not require patching. I think the c... | |
| Outlets and gem boxes Forgo to mention wood studs. | |
| Outlets and gem boxes Yes. the interior wall is sheet rock and the exterior wall is brick. 2x4 construction. | |
| Outlets and gem boxes Jim thank you so much for your advise. Much appreciated. I am using NM-B #10-2 as you mentioned. The electrician said he will have to use a larger box because of the wings on the Furutech outlet are wider than a standard duplex outlet. I will make... | |
| Hegel vs Rogue Not sure it is in your budget, but I would recommend the new Hegel H360. . If you would like better control of bass response, this amp provides high damping and a very good DAC. They are available used for very reasonable price given the performan... | |
| Reliable burn-in service for cables and outlets Take Five Audio in Canada offers burn in and Cryo services. I have never deal with them. I can only assume that they are reputable. Thanks | |
| Reliable burn-in service for cables and outlets Thanks George. Much appreciated. Cheers | |
| Reliable burn-in service for cables and outlets Dave thanks so much for your insightful comments. The main reasons I posted the question is that I am installing new Romex 10AWG dedicated on a 20amp circuit to supply power to my equipment (250w SS amp and CD player). I plan on purchasing cryo tr... | |
| Cable elevators Thanks to everyone that responded and provided some good comments, ideas and a few laughs! Much appreciated. When all is said and done, I will probably end up either making them myself primarily to make the cables look neat; whether or not it has ... | |
| Cable elevators Wow. Great comments and ideas. I will experiment and see what seems to work best. Thanks to everyone so much for your input. | |
| Cable elevators Nonoise thanks for your response. I am curious as to why you would not recommend elevating cables on a wood floor. Wouldn't vibrations be reduced and thereby improve sound? | |
| In wall AC cables Wow. I am impressed by the responses I received regarding this topic and the knowledge. Thanks to all of you for your comments. | |
| Toslink cables...do they make a difference? Thanks so much to everyone for their comments and advise. Very much appreciated. I will probaly try an upgraded Toslink glass cable and compare with coax and see the difference in my system. Best to all | |
| Toslink cables...do they make a difference? Alan thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated. |