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Bought some `Vintage Gear`
I love vintage gear, but often find I love the sound at first, then grow tired of it after a week or two...currently enjoying refurbished Tandberg TR- 2075 Mkll receiver, Yamaha D6 turntable... 
Best integrated/power amplifier under $6000
Gato 150, BAT VK-3000SE Integrateds  
Can anyone hear the difference when you add REL subwoofers when playing two channel
I've always read that when a sub is properly dialed in, you should not notice it, but when it is shut off, the difference is quite noticeable...many say it takes a few days of listening before you realize the difference the REL is making, not just... 
Can anyone hear the difference when you add REL subwoofers when playing two channel
And they are not sealed, they have downward passive radiators  
Can anyone hear the difference when you add REL subwoofers when playing two channel
significant difference for me with a single REL S/5 SHO...and my speakers go significantly deeper than the Mozarts 
Beware of the cable claiming long burn in period.
just bought a used power cord for my passive power strip, sounds better after 48 hours... 
Why the fascination with subwoofers?
very very few speakers put out 20hz bass at realistic volume levels 10 feet away; even if they are rated at low bass levels, that is at inches away and at very low volume...subs add a lot, not just bass, but make a huge difference to mids and high... 
Power Cable Suggestions Please For Integra Receiver
fortunately it's easy and free to try in your own system, as you will get no agreement on these threads... 
Power Cable Suggestions Please For Integra Receiver
I like the low cost Transparent Audio power cords on my Integra gear, not sure the model names/numbers... 
Is Pre-Amp needed
this is an endless debate with no answer other than what you prefer... 
Subwoofer Confusion
if a powered subwoofer, the amp would be sending the second set of signals to the subwoofer amp, not actually to a speaker 
CD/SACD Player that is at least as good as OPPO BDP 103D
93 uses a Cirrus Logic, 105 an ESS...very different sound, though you may prefer the 93 
Ugrade-itis - is there a cure?
+1 oregonpapa  
CD/SACD Player that is at least as good as OPPO BDP 103D
It seems the Oppo players for CD/SACD are giant killers to some, quite average to others...just personal preference 
CD/SACD Player that is at least as good as OPPO BDP 103D
I had the 103, now have the 105,  and I believe the sound is significantly better