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Help with blown amp
~~~~Glad you have the warranty, sorry you have to wait. For anyone else: If a screw is torqued or seized, and won't cooperate, it can sometimes be coaxed by slightly tightening and slightly loosening repeatedly until oxidation crystals release the... 
Issues from using wrong spkr. termination
~~~~If your spades work loose, something will get ruined. We hate to hear a post that starts with "I feel sick..." Please be careful. Just the Facts By 
Amps Used With Infinity Rs1..Successfully or....
~~~~Rwd; Rick, Talking would be interesting. Looking for others to post what amps can be used with the servo unit. Pioneer Spec 2 is compatible as is the Marantz 2500 receiver(preamp out/ amp in jacks in rear). Spoke to Sonic Frontiers about tryi... 
I wanna hear some "audio" jokes...and
~~~~Albert, Your a riot! No pun in ten did? Laughed so hard part of 1968 came out. Sean, CD's shot... funny! Jest the Facts By 
Does the amp wattage make a big difference?
~~~~This is how I proceed with any amp connection to the Servo/Crossover: connect 1 inline 1 amp fuse (Quick Acting not Slow Blow) to each woofer tower. If the amp inverts causing full power oscillation, the fuse opens in an instant. Once heard ... 
What does Current mean in a power amp???
~~~~Seandtaylor99's first post sums it up best as Zaikesman concurs. A chart of component synergy, preamps / amps / speakers, actually used by members, good results/bad results. Perhaps a starting point for all who wish to try different combinatio... 
What does Current mean in a power amp???
~~~~How does one technically piss a thread? Not that I would ever consider it, though I have had threads pissed on, technically speaking. How would one be determined the winner? What would be awarded, medals, trophies, or a review in T.T.P. Magazi... 
Does the amp wattage make a big difference?
~~~~Rwwear, Would you please elaborate on the vertical bi-amping scheme of the Rs1's. This sounds like it may be very interesting! Thanks. Just the Facts By 
Does the amp wattage make a big difference?
~~~~Rs1's do love the power! I presume you are to use this on the emim/emit panels. (The woofer towers must use their own amplifiers when using the servo/crossover system.) Personally 100 watts tube power per channel will play uncomfortably loud. ... 
Holy SnickerDoodles Read This
~~~~Mike, most likely right on with your answer, No sonic improvement by adding an outlet. Kudos! Wanted to bring up the subject of a purer circuit without actually suggesting one try direct wiring. Not a betting man, have a hunch you wouldn't go ... 
Holy SnickerDoodles Read This
~~~~#1 What are benefits other than the legality/safty/convienience issues of using an outlet VS direct wiring a component/conditioner to the dedicated line?#2 Did anyone happen to catch this one? Wanted: nordost Super Flatline Days/Views 15 / 33... 
Help, new amp causing "buzzing" in speakers
~~~~If this is the "B" Series 5 Channel Amp, Definately Call Parasound!Sorry! 
high end audio insurance?
A rider policy sounds correct. When not using my system, it remains unplugged from the A/C. Less trouble than repair.Just The Facts By 
DIY interconnects
~~~~D, (Re:Speaker wire) before "Big Bucks" spent, compared new additions against cheap electrical wire as a reference. Used (get this!) Essex 14-3 NM-B with ground, solid Copper. Helped to flush out the "Hype" and actual effects of wires. New con... 
Resistor value for interconnect
~~~~Professional help is worth a try. Didn't do a thing for me. A waste of $50/hr. Spent a little less than that on my Father's Day present to myself. Nora Jones CD-" Come away with me" The late Eva Cassidy's CD's-Songbird and Live at Blues Alley....