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Home Theater Power Amplifier Help
What is the sensitivity of your B&W inwalls you have(or are considering)? Even if they're 90db sensitive, you will still do better dynamically with more guts under the hood(amp)!Also, within reason, the kind of amp you use with an inwall syste... 
Best Cables for Merlin VSM-M's
I've heard marvelous sound on VSM-m's with Acoustic Zen's offerings. Infact, the best I've heard on those speakers for sure 
Help me selecting a projector for my HT
YOu might STRONLY CONSIDER flying over to Vegas for the CES show next month(9th,10th,11th,12th) and seeing all the options you might not be considering!?!I've been extremely impressed with the Runco DLP's that I've seen myself personally. I've see... 
Ratio of Subwoofer wattage to main amp...
There's no blanket power ratio per se, as there are many variables to consider, and it would depend. First, the amount of power needed to properly drive your subwoofer might greatly depend on the sensitivity of your subwoofer itself! If your main ... 
Any affordable intergrateds known for huge sound?
For the same money as the Plinius at $2k-$2500 you can get a MUCH MUCH MUCH(yes indeed MUCH!..) better sounding, world class even Musical Fidelity integrated that is absolutely gorgeous sounding! The piece at around $5k new is the best integrated ... 
How to eliminate system hum?
YOu only need to float the ground on one of the components to break this hum problem Just try the 3/2 plug addaptor on 1 different component at a time until the hum goes away...no need to "unground" all the plugs with 3/2 addaptors. The fact that ... 
Audio Research LS-22: Best Tubes for this preamp?
Your best bet is to talk to Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio in Upland CA. He's the "tube-guru", and should have the best aadvice...from my experiences anyway. Infact, if you put a post up asking people's oppinion on Kevin's advice, I think you'll find... 
Why do digital cables sound different?
I would probably have to agree with the possible theory that differences in cable geometry(or connections) will cause differences in the delicate structure of sound to different degrees.(my theory..and only a theory). I DO FIND that cables sound v... 
Speaker placement at dealers
Yeah that's a very interesting STUDY at the very least! I've worked in 4(count 'em, 4!) high end audio shopes, plus one chain AV store in my time. And even in the ONE store where there was actually any sort of real CARE AND EFFORT in trying to get... 
Two different amps to horizontal bi amp?
I personally think THE ONLY THING TO CONSIDER FOR YOUR BASS AMP is the Parasound stuff!!!! Not only are those amps RENOUNED for their dynamite bass impact,speed, and weight, but they are great value, and HAVE GAIN CONTROLS ON THE BACK FOR LEVEL MA... 
$500-600 Used Tuner
THIS ONE IS NOT EVEN A QUESTION ABOUT WHICH IS BEST around that price range used!!! The Creek T43 tuner at $700 new is still the best tuner you can get for around $400 used! I would put that tuner up against anything mentioned above for the money!... 
Plugging powered speakers in....??
EVERY SINGLE LINE CONDITIONER, OR LINE FILER, OR POWERSTRIP I've ever come across in this business has either limited dynamics in the bass reigion, or been neutral there basically!....I'm sure some would argue. And, at best, those things are syste... 
help with hum
Not a big deal...easily fixed. All you need to do is "break the ground" on one of your grounded components in your system(amp,preamp,cd,waterver). This should do the trick. Just use the "cheater plugs"(3 prong down to 2) you get at any hardware st... 
Tubed pre-amp w/ balanced outputs?
The LS16 Audio Research is the same guts as the LS25, only it's got less inputs....nothing more.(even according to the AR technicians. And,the LS16 is much cheaper used.(upgraded tubes are mandatory for better sound)What price range are you after? 
Bass Management ?
Not true regarding bass managment from analog inputs! I believe, as I used to sell the Denon 5800 back in '96, that there's probably only one setting for ALL the inputs!YOu may want to contact Denon and get the manual, or ask em. Or, you can refer...