fitzrobert

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Which subwoofer?
I agree about looking at REL.  They are the first subs that integrate with my Maggie 3.7s.  Very fast and great quality. 
Biggest audio hoaxes
For me, the Tice Clock fits the bill. 
Speaker Upgrade Recommendation for Current Analog System - under $10,000 Budget
Salk is great.If you had a bit more power I would recommend the Maggies (3.7) with a REL bottom.  Yep, they are LARGE, but they are lovely. 
Tight bass sub recommendations
I have Magnapan 3.7s.  I use two REL G2.  Great match.  The REL was the first sub I had heard that has the speed to work with panels.  Just my $0.02 
Best multi-purpose subwoofer
I love the REL subs.  I use my G2 primarily in a 2 channel system for classical music.  Some rock.  It is also the base for my 7.1 system.  It mates surprisingly well with my Magnapan 3.7s. 
Horn based loudspeakers why the controversy?
I don't hate horns, but I find there dispersion characteristics to be very different on and off-axis.  If you tune them for on-axis listening then they are muddy off-axis.  If you tune them for off-axis listening, your ears will bleed when you are... 
Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses?
I think some amp/preamp makers are aware that some of their customers think high priced fuses make a difference, so they put them in (give the customer what they want).  I think some amp makers (really good companies) have discovered that this doe...