g2the2nd

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What did you add to your 2 channel system to do HT?
My 2 channel HT system integration goal is great 2 channel, good enough HT. Vantas S50A - It has an HT processor, sub out and 3 channel amp. The front R/L output is sent to my system through my preamp input so my main speakers (ProAc monitors or ... 
Would McIntosh Auto Transformers affect speaker sound?
Speakers are rated in simple Ohm ratings. Most speakers impedance changes across the frequency spectrum. Music signals are a mix of many frequencies at once making for a very complex relationship. Amplifiers manufacturers give you a simple ohm ra... 
Small headphone system
Look at Schiit Jotunheim with a built in DAC.  
Small headphone system
Look at Schiit Jotunheim with a built in DAC.  
Need Opinions for Different Cable Manufacturers/Cable Designs
I like a warm sound with lots of clarity and detail and naturalness. You may have competing goals here. Warm and natural is one end and detail is another. I have heard your speakers and they are excellent and very detailed. My suggestion - get... 
Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned?
Original NAD 3020 $175  
Magnepans VS MartinLogan for detail and sound staging
Consider - Getting a musical sealed sub (I have a Rythmic 15 in sealed). High pass the amp to your maggies at 50 Hz. Set the sub low pass to 50 Hz. Relieving the panels of the low bass brings out the best in a maggie system.  
Magnepans VS MartinLogan for detail and sound staging
Consider high passing the amp to your Maggie’s and get a modern sealed sub (Rythmic or SVS). Taking the bass load off Maggie’s is magical.  
Whats playing on your system today?
John Batiste, Anatomy of Angels  
Subwoofer Advice
I am a happy Rythmic 15 in sealed sub user. Contact them and they will give you guidance on the best sub(s) for your application. They are very reasonably priced given their performance and flexibility.  
Add a subwoofer?
I use a Rythmic 15 in sealed sub. I high pass the mains at 50 Hz and set the sub crossover to 50 Hz. May old ProAc monitors are "rated" to 27 Hz at  -3db. The integration is seamless and the bass is tight and "musical." IME it is challenging to in... 
New speakers for a new start?
Add Tekton to the brands you exploring. They are a good match to the type of music you list.  
Eversolo DMP-A8
I replaced a RPi 4B running PcP, Schiit Bifrost DAC (fully upgraded) and a Audio Research LS3 Preamp with the A8. Have had the A8 in my system a week. So far I like it.  SQ pros - better instrument separation, very smooth presentation SQ potenti... 
Rythmik Audio F12/F12-400 vs JL Audio E-Sub e112
Happy Rythmic F15 sealed owner  
How cheap can you go and still be happy with the sound?
Got my sone a system: Schiit Modi - $100 Sony Integrated Amp - $200 Pioneer SP BS22 Denis Murphy (I live near him) modded speakers - $165 Parts Express 10 in sealed sub. - $75 on sale DIY high pass filter for the Pioneers wired into zip cord ...