jim_swantko

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A multi-channel amp approach that is musical
I've always thought my Linn AV5125 ws very musical. 
Levinson 436's vs McCormack DNA-500
Beuller?? 
McCormack DNA 125 amp-speaker match
Another vote for Aerial. 
Levinson turn-on thump... normal??
Yes I am. I thought that may be the issue - so I tried the amp completely disconnected from ANY interconnects...just the amp connected to the speakers. Still get the same result.It HAS to be an issue with the amp. 
Levinson turn-on thump... normal??
Thanks guys - I haven't fired it up today for fear of damage. It sucks because it does sound damn good! 
The under 10K speaker
I'd give the Aerial 9's a listen too - they are very very good.Good luck with your search - you've listed several great speakers. 
Your best picks for 2006 Best Speakers under 4K.
I got a pair of PRISTINE Aerail 10T's for a little over $2k. :) 
What are we listening to tonight?
Mark Knopfler - Shangri-la This CD has been spinning non-stop (with the exception of a little Tool) for about 2 weeks now. It's fantastic. 
What are we listening to tonight?
Tool - undertow 
EAD Powermaster 8300
Anyone? 
New Aerail 10T's
I am fairly sure he got his degree in physics from NCSU - then went to NH to teach... then on to UNC Chapel Hill (Mike what the hell were you thinking with that move??!) haha. 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
I really think my Aerial 10T's will be with me for the long haul. 
New Aerail 10T's
I may have spoken to Mike - I'm not sure - next time I will have to ask. We both went to NC State so I know we have shared the pain while suffering through Engineering classes. :) I have called a few times already and everyone I've spoken to has b... 
sub for $3500 or less
SVS PB12 Plus/2 
Dual Subwoofer Question
I have a system very much like Swampwalker described. I use a pair of 10's (RBH 1010SE) driven off my L/R channels - and an SVS dual 12" behemoth (PB12 Plus/2) for HT. I love it. When I'm in 2-channel mode the SVS is silent and I get the extremely...