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Help ... Totally stuck (subwoofer topic)
in the configuration I use, I find that turning off the internal crossover actually brings a fuller, louder sound with more detail. Am I unknowingly biamping with the sub used this way? Seems like a waste not to use the crossover, so I have no cl... 
Isolation transformer for laptop charger?
@jc4659 Glad my suggestion helped. if it makes a difference then all I need to do is remember to disconnect the charger when listening to digital files, and more importantly, remember to reconnect it when I’m done! Maybe you can add a current sen... 
Connect. Please help
Make sure your Vincent SP998 won't shorted the input while power off!https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/preamps-with-two-main-outs 
Why does my system now have shrill top end.
Changing the amp made no difference.How about swap the preamp?   
Klyne SK-6
@ eargasm1976There's a Klyne-7 manual http://www.techtrader.ch/auction/2016/03/Klyne-7-PX_B-3.5.3-manual.pdf 
Which watts are the right watts in SS amps?
Wolcott Audio tube amp:http://www.wolcottaudio.com/WA_Pres_why.htmhttp://www.wolcottaudio.com/WA_Pres_specs.htmBest tube amp? 
Need recommendation for amplifier
I think everybody here need more info like:What speakers and preamp you have;Size of your listening room;SS or tube preferable... 
Isolation transformer for laptop charger?
I assume the MacBook charger is a SMPS which are known to be very noisy. Unplug the charger, use the internal battery of the MacBook Pro play some music and see if you can hear a different.Maybe a LPS?https://www.computeraudiophile.com/forums/topi... 
Connecting a sub which way to go
In my experience, high passed small speakers/monitors with subwoofer setup is preferable, the speakers can play louder and cleaner, the power amps also don't have to work as hard as full range.since you have everything on hand, why not try both wa... 
Hey georgehifi
@georgehifi George, are you talking about this one?http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/solid-state/115843-threshold-500ii.htmlThere's one from Pass: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/253789-threshold-550-a.html#post3872948 
Xlr to rca
Maybe you need a stereo-audio-isolation-transformer:https://www.amazon.com/JacobsParts-AFILTER-B-2-Channel-Stereo-Isolator/dp/B00TED5T64/ref=pd_sbs_328_...orhttps://www.amazon.com/rolls-HE18-Hum-Eliminator/dp/B004E4LU0W/ref=pd_sbs_328_9?_encoding=... 
Need help adding outdoor speakers to current setup
One way to do it is connect the Primaluna Prologue Classic intergrated amp speaker output to a speaker selector:http://www.nilesaudio.com/product/standard-speaker-selector-four-pairs-speakers-FG01039Please read the installation and operation gui... 
Which integrated amp?
I want the integrated to be flexible in case I decide to go with a somewhat larger floor stander in the future. I would like to limit to $3500 in the used market. +1 Musical Fidelity, for your budget, go for KW550 or M6-500i 
Whats in your second system?
825W, 17 speakers Meridian Surround Sound System.My 2nd system is in my car! 
We need DAC's with tone controls and EQ
An AV receiver :)