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Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there
Krell XD. We can debate whether it's true class A but the sound is really special. Dynamics, bass slam and all at the same time not harsh or fatiguing. Make sure you hear Krell XD ; ). 
Do audiophiles have a high divorce rate?
In two week, my wife and I will have been married for 19 years. All of my audiophile friends have been married for a long time. The only ones not married are unfortunately widowers. A lot of my friends have gotten divorces over the years, just non... 
What happened to Dave Reich?
He’s been the chief engineer for Theta Digital for about two decades. 
Vampire Wire Xhadow XLR Plug MULTIPLE DEFECTIVE PLUGS!!
Yes, I had same problem on a digital XLR cable. For the most part, they have functioned well. I don't unplug them a lot however. 
What ever happened to Krell ?
No one ever really doubled down if you look at the measurements. Companies understate the output at 8ohms so it looks like the amplifier is doubling at 4ohms. The trend now if to give the actual 8ohm power output and the actual 4ohm outputs. Some ... 
Krell XD gear in the House Initial Impressions
Great stuff, Audiotroy! I really like the new Krell amps. They are my new favorites.  I like the internal webpage feature too. Has anyone tried muting the channels on the multi-channel amps to see if that improves sound? I once owned a California ... 
Krell XD gear in the House Initial Impressions
I was told that the original Theater 7, already has the circuit improvements? The newer units just have the XD on them but no difference? 
California Audio Labs CL-2500 SSP Repairs... Schematics?
https://www.approvedaudioservice.com/cal.html 
ATI SIGNATURE SERIES 6005 OR CLASSE CT 5300??
I would consider using something like Dirac live to give you more rolled off highs and increased bass at low levels. You really are not stuck with the designer's voicing anymore. You can also EQ with programs like Jriver.Some years ago when I audi... 
Linear ATX Power Supply
http://www.teradak.com/eproducts/55.html $1350.OO 
Theta Gen VIII MkII vs. ARC REF II Mk. II
Have heard both in the same system but not at the same time. They are very different. I own the Gen VIII S3. Actually a tube preamp with the Gen VIII gives the best sound. The Gen VIII provides very tight bass that a tube preamp might not otherwis... 
How to improve on the 2 ch in my 5.1 set up?
I would buy the Oppo 95 and use it's analog outs into a 2 channel preamp with a processor bypass. Maybe something like a Parasound JC2. That should give you a dramatic improvement. 
Difference b/w RPG Skyline and GIK QRD diffusors
The RPG skylines performed WAY better than the QRD in my room. 
Classe vs Levinson for B&W / Delta vs CT amps
The CT-M600 has newer circuits than the older CA-M400. You have to compare the CA-M600 to the CT-M600. The CA-M400 appears to be being discontinued. The CA-M600 and CE-M600 both have much better specs than the older CA-M400. 
What amp/pre-amp would you buy for $12-15k?
Parasound JC1 amps, Parasound JC2 pre-amp and then latter Marantz SA-7s1 SACD player, used.