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Neuance platform / PS audio UO
The Neuance platform did wonders for my Marantz SA-14 SACD player.Depending on you AC, the power conditioner may or may not do anything.Richard 
Powercords for Krell 400xi ?
Used, Pure Note Sigma. I use it on all my Krell Class A gear.Richard 
How to remove B&W 800 N midrange??
The 1st thing I would do is to contact B&W. 
Will computer to DAC replace transports and cdp's?
I hope companies like Krell start making computers before the computers take over. 
Remote Controlled Phase Reversal Switch
Krell KRC and KRC-HR, for sure. 
Where to repair Krell KST 100 in Chicago?
I would try to convience him to send it to Krell.I live in San Francisco, and although I can get units fixed locally, I prefer to trust it to Krell. They won't just fix it, but go thru the unit to bring it to its highest standard.And my Krell gear... 
Benefit of Tri or Quad Wire compared to Bi wire
Kr4,As I stated, mine are the big 800's, not the N800.The benefit of actively biamping with quad wiring of the 800's is not a subtle improvement! The active biamping, with the Krell KBX, was the biggest single impovement that I have ever made to m... 
Benefit of Tri or Quad Wire compared to Bi wire
To restate my situation:I have the big B&W800's that were designed to be quad wired, and therefore everyone that I have know quad wired them.There are the lucky few of us that have also actively biamped them with quad wiring. Richard 
Is it worth changing from B&W N805 to the 805S?
Definitely YES! 
Benefit of Tri or Quad Wire compared to Bi wire
I found that quad wiring was better than biwiring on my speakers, but the orginal jumpers that the speakers came with were of relatively poor quality.Richard 
Does one NEED multiple amps?
Be surprised!I know a lot of audiophiles and except for one guy that is a reviewer, no one has more than the number of amps required to run their system or systems.I have two big Krell amps, but my speakers are actively biamped requiring a minimum... 
B & W 801 woofer damage
I personally would ask the question to B&W.Richard 
TRL Marantz Sa-14
What kind (and brand) of conditioner are you using.Richard(I just own the plain ol' SA14) 
Is there a difference in balanced cables??
My "guru" is my own ears.I have tried several interconnects and I have found nothing that can touch Silent Audio Apollo A interconnects, under $1000 and more.I have a very big revealing system.Richard 
Making Your Own 2D Diffusors
Sgunther,You can paint them with latex spray paint, or any latex based paint. I have done this on several of my sons school projects.Richard