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Electron Kinetics Eagle 2 Repair Help
I suspect eksc is a one man shop now and may be affected by vacations and the like.  Russ always returned my calls and emails, sometimes taking a few days. If you can be patient he's great.  I'm sure there are other shops that can repair it though... 
Electron Kinetics Eagle 2 Repair Help
are you sure EKSC is out of bus?  No mention of it on their web site. It's a real shame if true.  If you can get Russ to work it over you'll be miles ahead. I would also recommend having it upgraded to an Eagle 2C' spec if you can spare the cash. 
B&K Sonata M200 + Polk Rti A9’s
I have a pair of them (+ a single one I use as a center channel). I have had as many as 6 at one time. They are great sounding amps even ignoring the power and current output. I use them to drive Totem Mani 2's which themselves are very power hung... 
Stereo Guy - Need advice on HT integration
it's your preamp that needs HT passthrough, not the HT Processor. What the Passthrough does is take your front L/R outs from your HT pre/pro into your stereo preamp which sends it to your front (Joule) amp. If your preamp doesn't have passthrough ... 
Wireless Transmitter/Receiver for Rear speaker in HT
thanks TLS49. I had thought about that . . . and the quality would be better than either long speaker cables or wireless, but I still have to string wires through the ceiling which I'm trying to avoid. This may be where I land if I can't find a wi... 
Wireless Transmitter/Receiver for Rear speaker in HT
for clarification, I'm looking for a low level transmitter/receiver between the pre/pro and power amp which I will place with the rear speakers.  
Best Tonearm Lifter?
I have the Q-up. It works perfectly and is easy to set up. It's less fiddly than other lifters I've used. 
B&K preamp question
I have 2 of the PT-3 MkII's and they are a steal of a preamp.  I too can't say if the PT-5 has anything other than Balanced outputs over the PT-3. 
New Ikea storage unit great for LP's!
For storage systems which may be too deep, here's an inexpensive solution.  Many years ago, before Ikea, I bought some 30"x15"x15" boxes at an unfinished furniture store.  I selected the model with 4 vertical divisions.  I then found some scrap ... 
New Ikea storage unit great for LP's!
that looks exactly like the Expidit shelf unit that I've been using. The Kallax appears to have some nice accessories (eg, doors, drawers, feet) that I'd like to get for my Expidits if they'll fit.  The one issue I had with the 2x8 units (ie, when... 
R.I.P. John Wetton (King Crimson/Asia)
One of my favorite voices - I liked everything he did, though Asia was a bit too "pop" for me. Those King Crimson albums he was on are my favorites by KC. 
Soundtracks that you listen all the way through and it's all great.
DaVinci CodeThe General's DaughterIn addition to many above . . . . 
Parasound HCA-2200?
I had one,  Great amp, and a great deal at $300. 
sub with totem staff
I've used a Rel Storm III sub with Totem Sttaf's and it sounds fantastic. 
Obscure bands
it seems like this thread has turned into a mostly progressive rock discussion.  Many of the groups mentioned don't really seem to me to be "obscure", but then, I guess that's because I know about them already ;-)Here's some more I haven't seen me...