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Best cab for Tannoy 12"
I'm technically disadvantaged!  How do I get to your Virtual System Page?Bo 
Rotel vs Denon?
Arcticdeth:The Rotel RQ 970BXis is a cartridge preamp, not a line amp.But thanks for your interest. 
Best cab for Tannoy 12"
I just noticed: I got it reversed on wall placement. Can't place cabsANY FURTHER FROM the back wall than 6". We're wall mounting the TV,and don't want to cabinet face too far in front!Never 
Best cab for Tannoy 12"
Welcome info, Dan! Most appreciative!I'm a tech neophyte. What's PM'ing? 
Best cab for Tannoy 12"
I forgot to ask, Islandmandan, is there any way you could send specs and pics on your Cabs? These sound interesting, as they are front- loaded (bass reflex) and the wall problem is minimized.he dimensions are nearly perfect !broockies 
Best cab for Tannoy 12"
Hey Mijostyn;I had a pair of IMF (Irving Freed) Studio Monitors. the IMFs were serioustransmission line floor-standers from the late '60s - info down to 16 CPS(oops - Hz) on the bottom. 12 " driver, and cab was 16' wide, as I recall.Made me a fan.... 
McIntosh autoformers vs direct-coupled output
Thanks to all!  Ziggy: what are M.L. 11A's?  I'm looking at a pair ofExpressions (powered bass). 
McIntosh autoformers vs direct-coupled output
Viridian:"Don't all opinions mask subjective bias"?Of course! Sorry. I might have simply asked for factual technical info tohelp me determine a direction.Georgehifi: M.L. #3 - powered woofer.To all: I accept the notion(s) that there are better amp... 
McIntosh autoformers vs direct-coupled output
With much respect for the technical discussion, I'd like to get back to the focused point of my inquiry:  Mac Autoformer amps vs Mac Direct Coupled.I'm contemplating acquiring a pair of Martin Logans, and I'm hearing that these bi-polars prefer Di... 
Do you listen to equipment or music.
O-ops - Hit the button twice.  Sorry - must be past my bed time! 
Do you listen to equipment or music.
s2000crI got "Bitten" in 1952, just before Stereo entered. I can recall my firstexperience at Audio House (Detroit) in 1954, listening to an RCA tapeof Alzo Sprach Zarathustra on Berlant Concertone deck, 2 Mc 50wmonoblocks, an two Stentorian (west... 
Do you listen to equipment or music.
s2000crI got "Bitten" in 1952, just before Stereo entered. I can recall my firstexperience at Audio House (Detroit) in 1954, listening to an RCA tapeof Alzo Sprach Zarathustra on Berlant Concertone deck, 2 Mc 50wmonoblocks, an two Stentorian (west... 
Why the facination with integrated amps?
When "Hi-FI" gained popularity at the dawn of the "50's, the affordable amps were Integrated - Bell, Brook, Bogen,Grommes, etc.  No frills. Then Mac, H.H.Scott, Marantz, Fisher, Quad brought increasing levels ofsophistication and fidelity - at a c... 
Electrostatic pros and cons.
Wow! All this talk of measurements and tech issues, and little or noacknowledgment of another critical component - YOUR ROOM!Yes - you can sit nearfield 8 feet from a pair of "Studio"-qualityMonitors and detect minutia. The minute we enlarge the l... 
i am starting to think Audiogon profits off the spam...
Ought to be careful here.  Love audio, but I don't visit this site daily.I'm not alone. Require oversight of every one of my infrequent postsand my interest wanes - don't need this.Some of the threads suggest a move toward a semi-private club!Bo