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Totem model 1 signature or Dynaudio 52
the short answer is "probably" Randy. The Mani's like a lot of power, but you should be fine. Check out this thread for an extensive discussion of Mani power requirements. 
Totem model 1 signature or Dynaudio 52
I know you didn't address your question to me - but I'm running Mani-2's with a Rel Storm III and it's a pretty unbeatable combination. Even though the Mani's can play quite nicely with no sub, they integrate perfectly and go to a whole 'nother le... 
Harmonics TU-800 EX Turntable mat.
'd also like to ask Fremer and all the TT manufacturers why has no one come up with an all vinyl platter of the same formula they use to press records? That would be the ideal impedance match.I believe The Funk Firm has done just this. That's the ... 
Mixing a Stereo pre-amp with HT Pre-amp processor
Also, i mean under/sub $1000 for the price of the pre-amp. I didn't mean a subwoofer :) thanks though, going to try to make one myself actually. of course, had I read your post more carefully, it would have been clear to me. Now and then I simply ... 
Be nice to nOobs
Welcome David. I'm not sure if this may be what's going on but I think sellers are more responsive on a newly listed item. I've noticed that if an item has been listed a long time the sellers tend to be less responsive. I believe this is because t... 
Fusion - Any Recommendations?
here's some more gems that haven't been mentioned (I don't think):- "Electromagnets" self titles release - the group includes Eric Johnson on guitar- Niacin - "Time Crunch" amazing Hammond B3 fusion.- Kraan - "Live" this is a German group- Jean Lu... 
Mixing a Stereo pre-amp with HT Pre-amp processor
Are you looking for used or new? The TAD 150 Signature is worth considering, and can be found used for <$1000. But I think they are only available used.TAD (Tube Audio Design) also sells a sub ($289) but I'm not familiar with it. I like Rel Sub... 
Moving away from tubes. Is this a good idea?
I have a question to add to this thread - sorry to hijack your discussion Djh.there's a good deal of attention to self/auto bias merits above. It's certainly easier, but is it better?I have 3 guitar amps - all tube - and auto bias is an undesirabl... 
Smallest Amp To Use for Laptop System
the Trends Tripath TA10.1 is very compact - and also excellent sounding. 
Fusion - Any Recommendations?
I'll second Billy Cobham - all of hisAlso some of my favorites:- Jan Hammer - "First Seven Days"- Brand X (Their first, all of them) - Jack Lancaster/Robin Lumley - "Marscape"- Steve Kahn - "Casa Loco"- Tunnels (descended from Brand X) - "Painted ... 
Compendium of retail LP stores
Joe's Record Paradise in Rockville, Md.They also have a store in Baltimore I think, though I've never been there.They have a large selection of general/used LP's plus some new. There's also a small section of Rare LP's. Also used CD's and DVD's.Mo... 
Broken RCA jacks
If I'm not mistaken, you probably have a type of RCA jack in which the outer ground is a "sleeve" that snaps in place. I once had an amp that used these and they would come out if your cables were too tight.If I'm right - the easiest fix is to fin... 
Mixing a Stereo pre-amp with HT Pre-amp processor
I agree with Chad - It's absolutely the way to go. I'm using a TAD 150 Signature and am happy with it. It does have HT passthru. I have also used my Musical Fidelity NuVista preamp which does not have passthru. In that case, I run the front L/R in... 
Moving away from tubes. Is this a good idea?
I'm not familiar with the Jungson, but 80w/c is plenty. Just make sure your rack is well ventilated - preferably have the Integrated sitting on the top in the wide open. Of course this heat issue is the exact same as you'll have if you were to go ... 
turntable mat for clear audio table?
I like the Funk Achromat. Other than that, no mat at all.