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Help a college student out! Component pairing ideas for Acoustic Energy AE500
WOW,that’s quite a gift.The AE500’s are VERY good speakers.They are 6 ohm nominal impedance, dropping to just below 4 ohms in the upper treble I believe so they are going to need a half way decent amp..DON’T waste $ on something that can’t handle ... 
??? 240 Volt Power Conditioner ???
@jea48 because it will be used in the Philippines...  
??? 240 Volt Power Conditioner ???
So I found a Trip Lite Isobar that fills the bill but I'm wondering if it will severly hamper the sound of my Integrated amplifier,the Class D,Creek 4040...  
Chinese DAC's
"Not political","knee jerk reaction" my arse!  It is a COMMON PROPAGANDIST PLOY to hide political statements with platitudes..The very statements "I don't think trade with China will ever be the same.  I hope that these engineers are able to get t... 
There is no substitute for cubic inch or in this case surface area
HOGWASH!  Big speakers with large drivers are more directional than small speakers with minimal drivers...  
Chinese DAC's
100% POLITICAL statement disguised as discourse!  
Shipping system to UK
According to Google,if you've owned the iten at least 6 months & lived outside the UK at least 1 year there is no Vat..  
Shipping system to UK
UK electrical grid is 230 volt/50 hertz..The EX-8 won’t work without a step up transformer which,IMO is a lame solution..Add to that the cost to ship everything + VAT & IMO you will be better off selling the system here & getting something... 
Corded, Warm-Sounding Noise Canceling Headphones for Office
Do you really need Noise Canceling?  Noise Canceling is great if your on an airplane,a bus,in a noisy restaurant etc..but I’ve never seen a normal office environment where NC was needed...A good pair of over the ear,SEALED BACK headphones should b... 
Does loudness play a part in your appreciation?
For the most part,I enjoy the music I'm listening to regardless of volume level.HOWEVER,there are many times when a song triggers associated memories..Most all the time,those songs are of the variety that are high energy & I'll turn that volum... 
??? Listening Levels & Musical Styles ???
@erik_squires the ONLY emotion I actually seek when listening to any style of music is enjoyment.Any other emotions produced while listening are collateral benefits,at least for me..  
??? Listening Levels & Musical Styles ???
@jastralfu that's AMAZING information & EXACTLY the WHY I was seeking!!! Thanks much for contributing this!  
??? Listening Levels & Musical Styles ???
@erik_squires while I agree with your statement,it doesn’t address the WHY certain styles of music don’t seem to necessitate higher playback levels for maximum enjoyment  & some do...  
Does loudness play a part in your appreciation?
Well I am a bit weirded out as I just a few minutes ago started a thread called "Listening Levels & Musical Styles" in this very sub forum...I did a search to see if there were any similar threads but didn’t see yours..Great minds thinking ali... 
Pathos TT need advice
First off,not only would I NOT do business with this dealer,I would make it CRYSTAL CLEAR to them that I was going to make sure their name & poor customer service was going to be made famous via the internet!  Second,I have demo'd the TT,Inpol...