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What is the benefit of low efficiency speakers?
First of all, the resistance (ohms) of a speaker have nothing to do with sensativity.Sensativity is usually stated in how much volume (in db's) is produced with one watt of input.I think you should buy Robert Harley's book on high end audio. It ma... 
How do you fix an ''out of print'' scratched CD ?
What is eac? 
Alternatives to Stoplight Pen RIP
No, you cannot use any marker.No, black will not work as well.I would call Red Rose Music, as they were big believers in the product. I also had been told that they had bought Audioprism a few years back. But, that may have just been the amplifier... 
Classe or McIntosh
Aball,The comparison was from two Mc2105's to one KST100. I have since upgraded to several much more advanced Krells.Richard 
indicator light s on martin logan monolith III
The pilot light is probably an LED. I had one do that on one of my Krells. It was just oxidation on one of the leads. Unfortunately for me, it had to go back to Krell. The good thing is that Krell charged me nothing.Richard 
Classe or McIntosh
I had older tube Mc's and then went to a pair bigger SS Mc's. The SS gave much more detail. .... BUT:I replace the two big Mc's with the smallest, cheapest Krell which blew the Mc's away.RichardPS> I now have huge Krells 
Can I use a tube preamp w/ a Krell 400mx amp?
You can, but must first make internal adjustments. As Jjmali said, call Krell.Richard 
Power Cable that fits two prong connections
Dedicated Audio sells adapters so they you can use any IEC cable. This way you won't have to restrict which cable you buy.They sell on this site and are very reliable.Richard 
20 ampere power cords.
The only difference is the configuration of the IEC plug. The 20 amp style is different than the 15 amp and are not interchangeable. The type of cable is determined by your amp and not your circuit.Richard 
Resetting a Krell KPS 25 i CD player, Who can help
Call Krell (or e-mail) (or go to www.krellonline.com) to ask the question. They are very helpful!Try to speak to Steve Leckrone.Richard 
Best Tweak???
I agree with Sbank ->-> Neuance platform.I have used a lot of tweaks, and although others have worked well for various reasons, this tweak made the biggest improvement.Richard 
Krell Service
I envy you folks who live close to the factory. I have only once made the trek form San Francisco to their factory.They have always treated me with the utmost of care and consideration. Always going above and beyond what they had to do.If I lived ... 
B&W 805 versus Dynaudio 52SE
The Signature is much better than the regular 805. You can always upgrade your electronics later.Richard 
Any locking IECs that I can install on an amp?
I have old tweaked Kenwood tuner with an old AC lamp cord. I would love to add an IEC connector but don't know how to cut the opening to accept and extra one that I own.Any suggestions? Or is it more trouble than it is worth for a tuner?Thanks,Ric... 
Can Rock-N-Roll have great sound quality?
The DOORS on DCC.