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Thiel 2.3 / Musical Fidelity A3cr Power Amp ?
A300cr is 300 watts (or so) vs. A3cr 120 watts. Stereophile only gave it a "B" however. 
Advise Needed, Best speakers for approx $15,000
Doesn't Duke sell ATC? 2nd Lazarus28 but active 100's are $15,000. The 50's are less. 
I'm depressed, my system hurts my ears.Please help
Matt8268, Isotel sells a voltage stabilizer like Nietzschelover recommends. 
++++StereoPhile Class A components+++++
Why lie when judicious use of the truth serves the same purpose? 
B&W 802 S3 vs. Nautilus 803 or 804's
Sugarbrie, what $1,800 speaker do you like better than N804? I have found speakers I like better but they start at $4,800. 
Epos M12 as a replacement ???
Epos don't have the most dynamic sound. Owners at AA have complained about a nasality issue I think due to reverb inside the cabinet. Creek / Epos is not commonly called hard sounding and actually NHT seem brighter so I don't know about finding th... 
Opinions Please?
But is Proceed label still being sold? Don't think so. 
ATC SCM12 and 50wpc Manley Stingray?
How about the smaller SCM-7's. Also $1,000 vs. $2,100. Note: the old SCM-10's were $1,700 so the 12's cost more, not less. 
+++Magnum Dynalab MD-208 Reciever+++
Rotel also has an RX-1050 100 wpc receiver which is smoother than NAD. Not as good as Sim Celeste but it's only $799. Krell also used to make a receiver - was one for sale here a week or two ago. 
nad 370 upgrade
I like the older Musical Fidelity 150 wpc A300(?) integrated. Newer M-F and Arcam is too harsh IMHO, especially if you think Paradigm tweeter is bright but bass is better. Creek may be okay but lacks power. LFD is distorted but you may like - it c... 
Tweeter hiss?
I don't get any hiss until my volume is at 11:00 or so. The hiss is the noise floor of your system. I agree it's your amp, doubt an NAD would be much, if any, better. 
Amp/Int. Amp to smooth the highs...
Adding a resistor may cause additional problems. People at Madisound know a lot about this subject but I think a resistor will change the crossover frequency. It can also cause phase distortions unless you add an inductor in parallel with the resi... 
Floorstanders on wood floor, help
Are you sure its not your amp or other component IYS? 
Who has the oldest speakers?
Ever hear of Hartley's? 16 ohm / 18" woofers. Not mine though. 
Amp/Int. Amp to smooth the highs...
Try an Audio by Van Alstine FET valve.fet valve 550exReveiw by tyson, you'll have to look under reviews:look under reviews