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Tube amp with volume control vs. with a proper pre
You've got a great summmary of the issue already posted. Passive vs active is an issue, the occasional tube amp will have an input selector with room for 2 or 3 sources. Some disc players have a higher output to start than others. I've got a modif... 
Help: getting around balanced inputs on pre/pro?
The Cary Cinema 11 will accept RCA or balanced just FYI 
REL Sub T1 or T2 Good Match for Dynaudio Focus 140
I took a T1 home based on some of the press. I've had sub sat systems for probably 20 yrs and been in this house for 6 or 7. I had been using a Velodyne DD12 but wanted something smaller for my stereo first home theater second system. I broke it i... 
Presenting some Harbeth SHL5 in room measurements
I tend to set up the response as a rising response starting at 100 or so. I set it gradually rising about 5 Hz total to wherever I end up, with the DD12 as stated at about 25 Hz. The loudest I care to play it in my small space still leave lots of ... 
Harbeth M30 vs. Super HL5
It's a 12 X 20 ish size with a large opening to an ajacent room front right and an entry and hall in back. I've never known how to define this situation, small room with room to breathe? I found them too light in the bass but I'm used to a sub. I ... 
Supratek Malbec. Any user opinions?
For some generally positive comments. It's an amp I'm shopping for right now but can't find much more on the Malbec than the paragraph at site. It's always nice to get some user comments. Thanks for the direction though. Larry R