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Which sub is better for audio
I am using a Sunfire Signature subwoofer with my Magnepan 3.5/R.You can get spectacular results if this sub is moved away from room boundaries (certainly not in a corner as recommended by Bob Carver) and if the volume is kept at a sufficiently low... 
Power cord or conditioner for ARC VT100?
I hae tried the King Cobra on my VT100 MKII and the results were excellent. The KC was the only power cord that I tried that I preferred, overall, to the stock cord. Other power cords such as the Black Mamba, Electrglide,Audio Magic Illusion and E... 
Magnepan MG3.6rs and tweeter fuse blowin
I agree with the above comments. If your amp is overdriven into "clipping" the fuse on your 3.6's will blow (and some times your tweeter.) I had to learn the hard way with my 3.5's. These maggies are so clean that there is a tendency to crank up t... 
Audio research LS25 any opinions
Gjc: What brand NOS tubes were you using with your LS25? What were the improvements over the ARC 6922's? Thanks 
Benz Series 2 advice for an Oracle!
I also own the Oracle Delphi MKV SE (Granite base, turbo PS.) Graham 2.0/Helikon/Lydian with ARC PH2. I recommend the Lyra Lydian Beta ($600 with trade in) or the Helikon ($1800) with trade in, if cost is not a factor. 
Power Chords and Line Conditioning
The statement "Breakin allow(s) the electrons to align" is technically false. Electrons have no memory. However, Molecules may indeed have dipole moments and may align theselves relative to the EM field. I think the "breakin" period is especially ... 
Levinson 39 or Wadia 830/850/860 ?
The SONY SCD-1 easily surpasses all of these CD players (in my system) for Red Book CD playback and you get SACD capability to boot. The selection of the SCD-1 is a no-brainer IMHO. 
Arc LS25 and LS25 mk 11
Thanks J_K. I also own the VT100 MKII. How was the performance of the LS25 MKII and the VT100 MKIII combo? Thanks again. george 
Arc LS25 and LS25 mk 11
J_K: Could you provide more information about your experiences with the LS25 MKII? Thanks George 
Audio research LS25 any opinions
Has anyone tried the Powersnakes Viper v2 on the LS25? 
Audio research LS25 any opinions
I am also not in a hurry to upgrade both my LS25 and VT100 mkII. Remember, the changes may make the sound "better" technically, but less musical. To me, the bottom line is the enjoyment of the music. We will see....... 
Audio research LS25 any opinions
I use the LS25 mkI with a VT100 mkII. The como makes great music. Some people have been critical of the MKI. However, I have been very happy with its performance: Transparent, neutral, open, dynamic, smooth, musical, great soundstage. How does the... 
Amps for Magnepan 3.6r
I have used ARC D115 mkII and ARC VT100 mkII amps wtih the 3.5's with excellent results. In fact you can "quasi-biamp" with these amps (ie. use for example 0/4 taps for the mid/treble and 0/8 for the bass.) These amps are nominally 100W. Thus, it ... 
ARC VT 100: MkII vs. MkIII?
ARC has experienced high failure rates on the Russian 6922. In addition ARC is having problems with the factory. I own both the ARC LS25 and the VT100 mkII. I am not in a hurry to upgrade to the LS25 mkII or the VT 100 mkII. Leonard at ARC claims ... 
Magnepan 3.5R buzzing
I agree with Hasse. Experienced the same buzzing due to loose bass coils. Call Magnepan, they will repair your speaker at no cost to you ( shipping is also free.)