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SA-XR25 or SA-XR45 ?
I use the XR25 with no regrets...My next buy will be the XR70 that comes out in July or August.This one will have direct digital with DVD audio compatibility.The biggest diference between the XR25 and XR45 being the XR45 has a variable volume cont... 
Speaker sound differences?
Mitchb it could be something as simple as a resistor or as you have mentioned a bad cap. You maybe able to change this out yourself fairly easy. Find the crossovers and check the values on the components.You can order your own parts right off the ... 
Get rid of the Dunlavys?
Well Unsound for me they are superior for my musical taste.I do love some dynamic speakers as well.I listen to mostly live acoustic instrument and vocal type recordings.Someone who listens to alot rock and some other types of music may find dynami... 
Get rid of the Dunlavys?
I agree with Sogood51 ! I still haven't heard a box speaker that could do these things like a Planar or E-stat. 
How are Soliloquy's in HT?
I Agree with Elevick ..I have owned the 6.3s .Those are killer for music or movies. Subs need not apply when these are your mains! 
Best speakers under $650
Well the Epos have a freq response of 60hz to 20 khz.The MMG freqs response is 50hz to 24 khz. From the specs the MMGs actually dig a little deeper. I am willing to bet the bass is also cleaner. 
Best speakers under $650
Yeah ..but is more always better? I am sure the Epos are some nice little monitors. But is it posibble for them to match the MMGs in the midrange ? You will compromise one strong point for the other but thats what subs are made for..right. 
Comparing digital amps
Check this out Budrew if you haven't read it yet.It will give you a crash course on digital amplifiers and their differences.The audio note dac is a different technology.http://www.classd.orghttp://www.puredigitalaudio.org/digitalamplifiers/index.... 
Best speakers under $650
Another vote for the MMGs!!!! 
MMG's with a Tube amp?
Maybe you should ask the guys at the Planar speaker asylum. Here's a link to save you the trouble. http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/MUG/bbs.html 
my $686 stereo system, laugh if you want...
My friend the enjoyment in your system cannot be measured in dollars...looks like you have already figured that out!! 
my $686 stereo system, laugh if you want...
I find it more satisfying to build a pleasing system with the least amount of money.Than to go out and just buy something on prestige and the look what I got factor!So no laughing here! Enjoy and Happy Listening! 
Audiophile Terms?? I need a dictonary
It means Pace,Rythm and Timing as far as I know. 
Audiophile Terms?? I need a dictonary
Rcj1231 ...do you mean PRAT? 
New vs Used when buying please share thoughts
I agree with the other guys..Audiogon has alot of really nice and honest audiophiles selling gear.Regardless if it's new or used. I personally only buy from someone who excepts paypal.No matter how good the product looks.If I can't go and pick it ...