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First home theater. HELP
Minkwelder, just read your post, thanks for confirming what I had in mind. 
First home theater. HELP
Thank you for chiming in, Al. I confess to being confused myself as to how connecting the line level front L/R outputs of the receiver to the extra output of the Meitner preamp would work; seems improbable. Nonetheless, the idea seems to be that t... 
First home theater. HELP
Actually, I just corresponded with John Wright, and he tells me that, as Islandmandan suggested, I could use the extra set of outputs on the PA6i as a passthrough as long as the preamp is turned on and is not playing any other source. Curious, as ... 
First home theater. HELP
Thanks for the suggestions guys. OK, let me see if I am understanding this. I could use a HT receiver to do the processing and power the center and rears? So, the receiver would have the capability of sending a line level, processed signal to the ... 
When Bi-amping is there change in sensitivity
Thank you for clarifying. It all makes sense. 
When Bi-amping is there change in sensitivity
Issues about wether it's actually beneficial or not aside, I am intrigued by a couple of the technical matters discussed so far. Great info from Al (as always) and Drew, BTW. Is it not true that of great importance is each amp's input sensitivity?... 
what are your favorite movie soundtracks.
"The Pawnbroker", great Quincy Jones jazz score."On The Waterfront", Leonard Bernstein score. What else need be said? 
Dynaco MK III Monobloc
That's right; thanks. That's how my cousin used them; wired in triode. He drove a pair of Quad 57'S. I still remember that beautiful midrange. 
Dynaco MK III Monobloc
Wasn't the Mk III a 35 watter; sometimes referred to as half an ST70? 
Dynaco MK III Monobloc
Classic equipment such as these Dyna's command very high prices in Asia due primarily to their classic status and collectabilty. The Mk III's can sound pretty good particularly after updating. But, $3000?! I don't think so. Way too much, in my opi... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
A couple of thoughts about rewiring tonearms. The benefits of using a continuous run of wire from cartridge clips to phono pre are tremendous in my experience. I would strongly encourage anyone contemplating a tonearm rewire (DIY, or otherwise) to... 
audition copper/silver arm wire in New York
BTW, Lew. Re soldering this wire. A good technique for soldering these incredibly thin wires is to first rub a little flux (best, but not essential) on the ends, and then to hold a bead of molten solder on the tip of the iron. Then, with your othe... 
audition copper/silver arm wire in New York
Lew, yes that's what I use. Fantastic wire; I can't say enough good things about it. A real PITA to work with, but worth the effort. I use one continuous run on a Eminent Technology 2 arm, from cartridge clips to phono preamp. I will be surprised ... 
Singers you like
Sarah Vaughn, now you're talking! Here's another great:http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=_G0qKQTGCWk 
audition copper/silver arm wire in New York
Avs9, I tried contacting you privately but was not able to. I won't have time for the next few weeks, but if come April or so you still have not been able to do so, contact me and I would be glad to try and find some time to demonstrate my vinyl r...