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Oppo 105 or PS Audio PWD Mk2
I cannot speak to the Oppo 105, but the Oppo 95 set up with analog ICs for sound is wonderfully musical in my system. No electronic harshness. Smooth. Deborah 
can a new amp amp tame my speakers?
Audiolabyrinth,I agree that Tara's are the best! They opened up the vinyl playback, and the more I layered them, the better the sound got.We have Tara lab the 2 and 0.8 in set up for IC and phono wires. Someday--Tara lab speaker wires. We spent ou... 
Protection circuitry on mufi kw500--help?
I called the national sales office who referred me to a repair facility on the east coast.Talking with Brett, he sounded knowledgeable and experienced. Will let you know how he does. And will pass along his info if we are happy.As for hums--no hum... 
Protection circuitry on mufi kw500--help?
Soren and Al,Thank you for the input.When we unhooked the sub and the interconnects, she did her full startup routine, then after 15 seconds went to purple feet.After speaking to the mufi repair center, he got permission to open it and take a peek... 
can a new amp amp tame my speakers?
English, set your budget and stick with it. If $200 is your IC limit, there are great used ICs out there worth several times that that will make your system sing. I get your point with the older speakers. But read up on the amp. You may find some ... 
Protection circuitry on mufi kw500--help?
We are disconnecting in "waves" since so much is connected. We started with speaker wires coming off. It still goes to purple immediately on startup. 
can a new amp amp tame my speakers?
English 210, in your shoes, I would go read reviews on your amp and speakers. When there is a great review, note what interconnects and speaker wires they used.There is a diminishing return on cost/fidelity. Set your budget and stick to it. For ou... 
can a new amp amp tame my speakers?
Ah--your question of choosing appropriate interconnects and cables...My future son in law who led us back into vinyl after 10 years away, is an avid audiophile. His rule of thumb-- speaker wires should be 15 -20% of the cost of your speakers. If y... 
can a new amp amp tame my speakers?
Wow, with all that change going on, I think I would concentrate on getting your Oppo and 5 pr of decent interconnects to hook up proper analog sound from the Oppo to your amp. I had a flagship for its day Yamaha rxv1 that still plays my center and... 
Protection circuitry on mufi kw500--help?
Thank you, Al, we will try it this evening.Deb 
can a new amp amp tame my speakers?
English 210, I jumped into the audiophile fray a couple of years ago and have learned a lot. As my ear has improved, I have learned a good deal about synergy of systems, etc! Before spending more on speakers and amps, you might want to check on wh... 
Monitor with sub or Full Range Speakers
HI REvrob,We pulled the trigger several years ago on full-range speakers (Vienna Beethovens--very musical speakers) with an added REL SW for the ultra-low-end addition. Just curious for an update--have you added a subwoofer to your setup?I too lis... 
Speaker Cables for VA Mahlers with Linn electronic
Hello,I'm a neophyte, but own VA Beethovens with a flagship Yamaha from 10 years ago. My future son-in-law did some research on wires for VAs when we were looking to upgrade to 5.1 recently. He said MIT wires were highly recommended in several rev...