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Are vintage speakers really that good?
My JBL L150A were manufactured around 1982 and I think they retailed for around 2,500.Not sure about the blue book price now, guess it's around 600, but I wouldn't change them, they are in mint condition and the sound is great.One question, how ca... 
Review: Whatmough M30,M10,M05 Speaker
Jerry,I bought the package myself, but it has not arrived yet, should be here any minute now.As for you question, buy a used Denon or Yamaha receiver and you're ready to rock.Rgds, 
old JBL studio monitors
I own a pair of JBL L150A and if I'm not wrong they were manufactured in 1982...they sound great !!!I changed the foam a year ago and they are in like new condition, replacement parts for older (good ones) JBL speakers are quite easy to get.And fo... 
Help a 'tardo out......
You would have to use a PreAmp and by-pass it...But I would greatly suggest to get a receiver and if you wish so, you can always use it's pre outs to get the power from external power amps. The decoding on the receiver is considerably better than ... 
Help a 'tardo out......
Homer,The DVD must have at least a Dolby Digital and DTS decoder.Even the cheapest ones come with one built in.Of course, the quality of the processing is much better done with A/V Receivers.If you don't have a receiver, just plug the DVD to your ... 
Who's Your Favorite Bass Players; Why?
Geddy Lee, Tony Levin, John Paul Jones. 
Rotel RSX 1065 vs. Yamaha RX-V2400
If it fits your budget, go with the Rotel RSX 1065.Good luck, 
Help choosing receiver
I've been further narrowing my search to the Denon 3803, any comments ?I plan to use it also as a PreAmp, because I already have a power amp.Thanks, 
Help choosing receiver
I think I-m going to go Denon, maybe a I can find a good deal on the 2803 or 3803.The issue with the Panasonic SA-XR45 is that it doesn't have pre outs and other stuff...Please keep sending your opinions....I don't want to screw up.Thanks, 
Help choosing receiver
Been looking closely at Denon 2803 and 3802....also the Onkyo 701, would these three rival same budget Pioneer Elite or Yamaha ?I think I should forget about the Sony.Thanks, 
Tweeter Problem
Elizabeth and Tpsonic....thanks for the useful replies.Regards, 
Tweeter Problem
So I should take the tweeter out and clean it...can you suggest eith what ?Thanks, 
do bridged amps give the same sound as non bridged
Fishcall, I made the same question some time ago when I relaized that the sound was better off a single amp than two of them bridged, someone also mentioned at that time the distortion issue when bridging.Try buying something with a little more po... 
Head Hunters?
Try also ´´Fat Albert Rotunda´´ from Herbie Hancock.Brgds, 
Using a Japanese CD player in Canada?
You don´t need an expesnive transformer for your CDP, I´m sure you will findn one for not more tham 40 bucks.