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Innersound ESLs Amplifier
You may also want to take a look at the Llano Design Trinity 200 amp. List price is $2,995. It's a pure Class A hybrid amp (tube voltage amplification with MOSFET current delivery) that delivers 200 watts in 8 ohms, 400 watts into 4 ohms, and 800 ... 
Which AV processors have an analog pass-thru?
The Bryston SP1 and the Aragon Soundstage both have analog passthroughs. 
Fedex Weekly Damage Report
FedEx Ground mangled an extremely well-packed reel-to-reel tape deck I shipped to a guy in Connecticut, then took 2 weeks to pick it up from him to inspect it for damage. When they eventually got around to inspecting it, the inspector reported tha... 
My ML380S has static when I change volume
Dirty volume control pot? 
What does High Current mean?
A beautifully clear and succinct explanation, Ghostrider45. This is seldom emphasized or explained well by reviewers. What we frequently hear instead -- often from sellers -- is, "this amp is much more powerful than it's output rating suggests," o... 
Audiophile beginner with a question...
Oooops! Sorry 'bout that. If I didn't, I meant to include the address for AudioSource's web site:http://www.audiosource.net/To shop around a little more, bookmark this site for a listing of audio manufacturers:http://www.wssh.net/~wattsup/arsl.html#A 
Audiophile beginner with a question...
There are a ton of good amps and preamps out there, but in my opinion AudioSource is one of the best brands you can buy when first starting -- really solid performance from affordable components. Sony's less expensive CD players are also good buys... 
"Double" bi-amping a good idea?
I'm not familiar with Martin Logan crossovers, but you may well need to remove all or certain components of your speakers' internal crossover if you go to "active biamping" with an external crossover. Check with the manufacturer and see what they ... 
New to Vinyl and need immediate help
I have to agree with Mikec -- your room is going to be a major problem no matter what components you select. It's almost a perfect cube, and that does not make for good acoustics. Sorry to be another bearer of bad news ... 
Exactpower EP2000 vs. PS Audio Power plant P600
See the following for a review of the ExactPower unit:http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/volume_7_4/exact-power-10-2000.html 
Sunfire Theater Grand II or Classe SSP30
There are major design and feature differences between the Sunfire and the Classe preamps, so be sure you get the one that fits your needs. I haven’t heard either of these units, so I can’t comment on their sound.However, I can recommend an excell... 
Looking for warmer speaker cables
I had the same problem with a pair of MMG's I had, and then later with a pair of SMGc's. I solved the problem by placing a larger value power resistor across the tweeter attenuator posts in the back of the speaker. These are available at electroni...