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Vintage Audio Research subwoofer connect.
@n80 I have an ARC REF6 (now an SE).  Around 2018, I found a doc on the ARC website blog that talked about impedance matching of ARC preamps and main/subwoofer systems (since removed from website).  Apparently, adding a sub can make the impedance ... 
Who positions their speakers straight ahead (zero tow in) and why.
With my Martin Logan CLSs and now CLXs, I prefer no toe-in.  A couple of things though that others might find helpful: 1. I have no toe-in, but frequency balance and imaging is also affected by lateral distance between the speakers and distance y... 
Audio Research GS 150 or REF 75SE?
Get the best of both with an ARC REF150 or REF150SE :)  
Subwoofers - Final Thoughts with Martin Logan ESL 13A
My CLXs are bolt upright (to within 0.1 degree using a digital level) and are with exactly zero toe-in and exactly the same distance from the front wall (5-6 feet) and the side walls, using a laser "tape" measure.  Speakers and I are set-up in an ... 
Subwoofers - Final Thoughts with Martin Logan ESL 13A
Prego @navyachts  They are around $2k used when you can find them  
Subwoofers - Final Thoughts with Martin Logan ESL 13A
I am extremely happy with my one ML BF 210 and my two CLXs.  Integration is important and ML gets you there easier with the custom crossovers you can download to the 210 and the PBK kit.  I previously had Kinergetics and Entecs.  The 210 is far su... 
Any owners of Schitt Bifrost 2?
The two are a lot closer than the price difference would have you think. I have both.  
Subwoofer Advice
@navyachts I have a single ML BalenceForce 210 in a substantially bigger room (20x24) than you do and it does the job with my ML CLXs. It might be nice to have a pair for stereo bass, like I had with my Entecs, but it eats up floor space I need.... 
Audio Research versus McIntosh tube amps: anyone experience or compare both?
I have mine on low (3 available speeds) and can't hear them.  Things seem to stay cool enough.  Might need a higher speed if your room is hot, but them you wouldn't want the amp on for super long anyway.  Biasing is pretty easy.  I think the VT10... 
Audio Research versus McIntosh tube amps: anyone experience or compare both?
Used ARC REF150se sometimes trade for $6,000 or less, if you need more watts.  I own one.  Great amp.  I think undervalued on the used market, but that's the market.  
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Synergistic Powercell 12UEF SE a worthy upgrade?
@ronrags  I also have both a Core Power Technologies Equicore 1800 MK3 and Deep Core 1800 and have wondered the same thing.  Please let me know your results if you try a higher end power conditioner.   -docknow  
Martin Logan CLS vs Newer Hybrids Like Montis, Summit X, 9A, 11A
I had CLSs for many years (1989-2017), then upgraded to used CLXs in 2017 and they are better in almost every regard.  I paid $7,500 for my pair (without boxes).  I have since added a single ML BF210, which is wonderful and integrates well using t... 
M101 Nova Power Cord
@r_naraine  https://www.m101.com/  
ARC LS25 mkii vs ARC Ref 5se
The LS25 was introduced in 1998, the same year as the Reference 2.  The REF5  was introduced in 2009 and the REF5SE in 2012 probably. I got these data from the ARCDB (Google it). So LS25>REF2>REF3>REF5>REF5SE is a lot of steps up.  I h...