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Speaker/Amp Impedence Interface.......
A impedance equalizer also call a zobel network may help with this situation. Usually used in crossover help maintain speaker impedance as frequency increase. There are also amp that have this network within the output stage which helps stabilize ... 
Your favorite type of music and genre?
Very interesting genre and thanks for the responses. 
Distortion and popping from new speakers
Davef, I had a similar problem but with a Hafler DH-200 power amp. The problem with mine was that it had a bad output transistor. In your situation however, it could be different. I would call Musical Fidelity and tell them the situation.Thanks Al... 
How does the Ayre System Enhancement CD work?
Warren, I believe the frequency tone sweep was purposely used to find the system frequency bandwidth potential. It can also be use to find peak and dips in a speaker and room. I used to have a cleaning disc that had this tone sweep and many other ... 
Which warm sounding cd player for under $400?
Again thanks for the responses.Shoe, its been a long time since I talked to you. 
Which warm sounding cd player for under $400?
Thanks Eric. I just recently looked at your system and saw that you have a Yamaha CDX-410u. I have a CDX-910u and boy did it sound awful. Although it image better, everything else was harsh and thin to me so I went back to the NAD. 
Which warm sounding cd player for under $400?
Thanks for the responses. Out of the three described above, I'm lean toward the NAD. Although I read great things about the Rotel, I really like the NAD sound. I have another question, would the C541i match well with the Adcom GTP-400? How about ... 
Ground Loop Question
Sugerbrie is correct, single-point ground is ideal way to isolate ground loops. To further improve ground loops, a ground lift is the best. 
Wall Mounting Hardware for Acoustic Panels
Hi Peter, I am planning on doing the same thing only difference is that my panel would hang over the window during listening sessions and removed when not. Alfredo 
Great Vintage Amps-which one for you?
This might sound funny but in the flea market, you could find a tons of vintage gears. Today I found a Yamaha CR-1040, Rotel RX-855, and a few Scott and Pioneer SX Series receivers. If my pocket would be bigger, I get them in a jif.Alfredo 
Great Vintage Amps-which one for you?
Jeff, have you tryed the tube cd player from Luxman? I'm really curious about its sound. 
Anyone have a Kill-A-Watt meter?
Thanks Eldartford for your response. I guess the best result is to use an oscilloscope to see the frequency and waveform. Alfredo 
Need help with room problems
Stuartbranson, glad your happy now. If I can make a suggestion, have you try swapping the speakers so that the tweeters are closer to the center then the outside. If so, how does it sound? Reason for asking is that I saw your system and it seem yo... 
Great country music recording
Wow.I didn't know I would get so many resposes. Thanks alot for your suggestions. I would look into every one. 
Anyone have a Kill-A-Watt meter?
Deanster, funny you should ask. I feel a regular light bulb consume more energy than my entire system turned on at idle.According to my meter, I'm consuming only 130 watts with my amp, cd player, TV, and sub turned on. Dean, what does your meter s...