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What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid?
Modify your crossover.Or source a xover which has the specs you wish.cheaper way, increase the cap value on the low mids  
$10k Speaker Cables??????????????
Hell no, where are we going!!!! 
Amp/Preamps vs. High end AV Receivers
In my opinion one cant compare an AV receiver to separate components.The detail with HQ separate components is in a class of its own.However there are some HQ av's.Problem is most have hdmi decoders with the audio logic control.DD, DTS...I see man... 
Efficient 2 way bookshelf/monitors under 2k
Try a pair of surrounds from any low power surround speaker set.Or a pair from such type 2.1.I used a pair of soundstix on a 2.1 and the have great sound, but then the 10w sub fills it up. 
Efficient 2 way bookshelf/monitors under 2k
Only 6 watts/channel or 60? 
Do people really just not get it that their items are not selling...
When you look at the value in the blue book you will be amazed, I was.The tone from retro surpasses most new designs...open one up and have a peep at the build!I rework them all for the love of retro..and the $$$ 
Why do people buy preamps if they can directly connect amp to stereo source/phone/PC/tv?
I wish i could post a pic of the inside of the rotel, totally amazing..i run a retro repair center and seen loads, most new type pre amps have 3-5 8 pin audio ic's, the rotel and many older units have a full pcb packed with semis and ic's. 
Why do people buy preamps if they can directly connect amp to stereo source/phone/PC/tv?
Once you hook up your input devices to a dsp or pre amp you will hear why.The pre amp section in most amps cant compare to a dedicated pre amp like a rotel RDP-980.That is what i run into my HK-5000 and the tone is superb.On the other hand some am... 
Best Loudspeakers for Rich Timbre?
I have as new old wood boxes filled with under-felt AKAI SWT1, popped with a good xover and some skytronics 10's, some good mid's and silk tops.AR8 with QST/QSC drivers, the outer cm is not ribbed so it delivers some mids and the silk tops balance... 
Acurus A250 owners...need help.
I ran my A250 with a rotel RDP + RDD 980.Speakers were a problem to find in my price bracket so i purchased a pair of top end dj double 15's form a supplier of mine, Jacky Tsu from Alpha united. Jacky prides his systems and gets the balance right ... 
Nak PA 7 Power Amp
Well the caps are refreshed at 50 x per second and supply all the current required.I jack up smaller amps with some good main caps. It does the job.Your amp is another story!I used to sell units from a co called enping aoda, shake the building.Ent... 
Nak PA 7 Power Amp
Thanks, similar to my Acurus, perfect for martin logans!And our local law enforcement who often pop in...turn it down.Was testing a quad 909 into my "x" big speakers which i had to sell..to many visits!They could not believe the sound from such a ... 
1986 Martin Logan CLS speakers
find a good power amp like an A250 and see what you are dumping, say 250 x 2 @ 8 or 400 x 2 at 4.You may just change your mind..retro rules! 
CD player just tanked.
sounds like dry joints on the split supply to the audio pre amps.check they have the split supply usually 15-0-15 across the + and - on the supply rails relative to ground.If not pull the main pcb and solder up the regulators and other dry joints.... 
Speakers for aging audiophiles - What's with today bass emphasis ?
Agree 100%, overbearing Bass kills any system.Speakers must be pure and true.Cover the complete spectrum in a natural way which does not rearrange the ornaments!