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ProAc Response 1SC Amp
Sorry11a more than $1200. A classic...holds its value well. 
ProAc Response 1SC Amp
Conrad Johnson 11a.very easy to bias. tube rolling is not a must.heard the CJ years ago with the proac 2s. Great synergy 
Magnepan Owners - Need Your Thoughts Please
Forgot all about the Cardas method. Tried it yesterdayI have the same size room as Philjolet and must say Im pretty pleased most noticeable with increase in bass from my 1.6s.The 1.6s now load the room differently then when I had them before. Im n... 
Considering a move to Exposure or Naim
FusionEither go all Naim or all Exposure. Its that simple.Some of the most fondest memories is when i had an all Naim kit driving a pair of NEAT loudspeakers. Did none of the audiophile things but boy was it fun with all types of music but especia... 
Magnepan, How Low Can You Go...power-wise
be careful underpowering the 3.6s. you're more likely to to damage the ribbon tweeter from underpowering (clipping) than overpowering them.From what I've read, the tweeter will fry with the tweeter fuse still intact. 
Nait 5i speaker choices
Vandersteen 1c. 1k new and much less used.Had them for a while with the Nait 5i and CD5.I think you'll be pleased 
Power Conditioning experience...
For those looking for something less expensive, look into the Powervar advertised here on Audiogon.Picked one up myself recently and the difference it makes was NOT subtle. 
Which Integrated got you off the merry go round?
Valve Audio PredatorHybrid design giving a taste of tubes. 200 watts in 8 ohm doubling into 4 so will always have enough power no matter what speakers you have. All for 2k (B stock) at Music Direct 
why does my plasma tv screen occasionally blank
I'm suspecting the cablebox because I'm getting dropouts while watching recorded programs via the DVR.I'm going to try component cable next. i just hope its not the plasma. 
why does my plasma tv screen occasionally blank
Followup:Well, the dropouts are beginning again even with the new box.Time to call Cablevision. 
why does my plasma tv screen occasionally blank
I had the same problem and found it was indeed the cablebox.replace it and it should be fine. 
Anyone drive Magnepans with a B&K
KevykevOne other thing about the B&K. The B&K is 70 watts/channel amp but does not increase into 4 ohms as most other solid-state designs.....not one bit. Since the MMG is a steady 4 ohm speaker, it gave the B&K fits very easily. I had... 
Anyone drive Magnepans with a B&K
KevykevMake sure you have a box of extra fuses for the MMGs. I had that amp and a pair of SMGa many years ago. The amp would clip and blow fuses.It will all depend on how loud you play & the size of the room. 
speakers for Naim CD5i + 5i amp
HiIm using a pair of Elite SEs with my Nait5i and CDX2 and think its a wonderful combo.Like you, rock is my preference. Depending on the size of your room, I think the 5i will have no trouble handling the Elites. I have mine in a pretty lage room ... 
Epos Vs. Neat
LooseI assume Steve had your Mystiques driven by a Naim amp?A friend of mine had a simliar problem when I sold him my Mystiques. He heard them when I was using a Nait 5 and loved them. When he brought them home and hooked them up to his CJpre/ VTL...