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Standalone Room Correction Component
The only one's I've seen or been referred to use RoomPerfect - Lyngdorf Audio, McIntosh, etc. Can't find any others. 
Reissue of Threshold S350e?
Looking at my 90s owners manual and the auction they are IDENTICAL, just 2 lbs lighter. Dunno what you're talking about. Never said they performed the same. 
Reissue of Threshold S350e?
specs are the same as the originals. but the quality of component parts may be an issue if coming from China. 
Using Oppo 105 for Audio from Cable Box?
Oppo released a beta update (3/26/13) that seeks to address the audio synch delay:* Added a feature that allows the adjustment of the audio delay time within the range of -100ms to +100ms. This can be set under "Setup Menu"->"Audio Processing" ... 
Negative feedback Amp=more faithful reproduction?
KJ:Never said that anything is wrong with Class D. My powered sub is a Class D amp. I mentioned that it is interesting because it has a different way of using NFB.PC:I will defer to Papa...https://passlabs.com/articles/audio-distortion-and-feedback 
Negative feedback Amp=more faithful reproduction?
The reference to Class D amps is interesting. Generally, they use a form of negative feedback for pulse width modulation type of amplification. 
Negative feedback Amp=more faithful reproduction?
Mapman:Distortion is good, so long as there is not too much of it! 
Negative feedback Amp=more faithful reproduction?
Mapman:The answer to your question is to do away with reproduction altogether. Sell all your equipment and go to stadiums, concert halls, jazz clubs, auditoriums, amphitheaters, subways, bathrooms, etc. Go live! 
Negative feedback Amp=more faithful reproduction?
KiJani:I think you're talking about distinctions between local feedback and global feedback. 
Negative feedback Amp=more faithful reproduction?
Dracule1:You did read this in the article, right?"Only by testing, working with the devices and taking careful measurements will you find out what really happens. Relying on maths formulae (regurgitated ad nauseam) or 'common wisdom' is not always... 
Negative feedback Amp=more faithful reproduction?
Well then it appears that your particular amp needed NFB to begin with. 
Negative feedback Amp=more faithful reproduction?
Dracule1:So you are looking for a technical explanation as to why you like and find more realistic your amp with NFB than with ZNFB?I believe the technical explanation is in the article you provided a link to in your OP. Some may agree, others may... 
Negative feedback Amp=more faithful reproduction?
"NF design is just one aspect. Alone, it means relatively little."And I would go so far as to say design elements other than NFB (or ZNFB) have a greater effect on how an amp sounds.Take it all in perspective. Enjoy and happy listening! 
Solid state amp around 2000-2500 used or new
you could look into another Pass Labs class A amp - the Aleph 2 monoblocks. 
Negative feedback Amp=more faithful reproduction?
"Curious, Have you ever listened to SET amps (hopefully with the proper speaker)?"Onemug, I have listened to some SET amps and OTL amps, all operating in Class A (oh no, another amp design principle!). In my setup at the time, I didn't feel they h...