dracule1

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The Audio Research Reference 10 is here $30k
Atmasphere is one of the few high end companies (if not the only company) that offers upgrades with warranty. That is why they have such a loyal following. 
Non-feedback amplification topology and frequency
Atmasphere, I'm not trying to be disrespectful, but the link you provided written by you is not convincing. 
Non-feedback amplification topology and frequency
Atmasphere, as Mapman has indicated, you should be prepared to be criticized if you state opinions in absolutes. What you state are facts are contested by others. See below.http://sound.westhost.com/articles/distortion+fb.htm 
Anyone ever think about building a dedicated room?
I've built my own dedicated audio room. Problem I've run into is most contractors have no idea how to build an audio room and often equate audio room with home theater room, which is very different IMO. Those that do build dedicated audio room wil... 
Non-feedback amplification topology and frequency
"Ultimately you have to be more careful of your speaker choice; this is doubly important because a speaker that requires the amp to have feedback will never be able to sound like real music- it will at best sound like a good hifi."Atmasphere, I ha... 
Bob Carver LLC Black Beauty Review
By Bob, I mean Bob Carver. 
Bob Carver 180 Mono-blocks perform superbly
VmhF, great news! Bob Carver has informed me replacing the stock volume pot with the Gold Point stepped attenuator by a qualified professional will not void the warranty on the amp. 
Bob Carver LLC Black Beauty Review
Good news! Bob has informed me replacing the stock volume pot with the Gold Point attenuator by a qualified professional will not void the warranty on the amp. 
Does the volume control effect sound quality?
Are you saying Arthur's opinions are terrible or his website is not user friendly? 
Bob Carver LLC Black Beauty Review
Dragon, wouldn't if be more prudent if you get the amp and live with it for couple of months and get used to the sound. If you still feel, you need to improve the sound, you can have someone do the mods. This way, you will be able to hear the impr... 
Bob Carver LLC Black Beauty Review
Sorry I do not do mods...I would contact a local repair guy or ask your dealer or Bob's company if they are willing to do the mod. Good luck. 
Bob Carver LLC Black Beauty Review
Gold Point Attenuator/Vcap -- Increased clarity, dynamics, low and high freq extension. Better imaging and staging. Fuller, more natural midrange. I think the GP gives you more bang for the buck. 
The Audio Research Reference 10 is here $30k
"...we received hundreds of requests to keep [Reference Anniversary] in the lineup, but that would not have been fair to original owners."Really? So you decided to remake another RA using "better" parts and claim it to be "clearly better". Yes ARC... 
Whole house surge protection
Lifeengieer, I agree with you. But I am looking for a surge protector, first and foremost. Having some sort of filtering is nice to have. 
Whole house surge protection
Thanks Jea. It's a little too technical for me, but I can at least have an idea if my electrician is incompetent after reading the article.