jl35

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Subwoofer connection
agree, no tape out for subs ...  
Subwoofer connection
Pre out should work fine ...    
Who positions their speakers straight ahead (zero tow in) and why.
Dali recommended straight ahead for my Epicon 8 speakers, and I essentially preferred that. My PS Audio FR20 speakers came with very specific toe in recommendations and I also prefer them essentially with that toe in...  
Setting up stereo Rel subwoofers….
I started with 1 REL sub, which I set up as perfectly as I could...when I added the second, placement was relatively easy, one of the benefits of dual subs...the key to placing the second was asymmetrical placement ,  guided by Duke L (AK Sub Swar... 
ACTUAL MUSICAL SOUND VS. MEASUREMENTS
I think the point is the more aggressive criticism of those who use different methods to choose their gear. I don't care for measurements very much, believing they are very limited though potentially useful. It's perfectly fine with me that some p... 
Package Has Disappeared in USPS System
I would also contact USPS myself, as you have the tracking number...  
Schiit Skoll phono stage
new one's with 2 year warranty and return privileges are only $399 ...  
Maggie LRS vs .7
I had a pretty easy time with placement or my LRS and LRS+ but could never quite get it right for the Maggie Mini's ...  
Location of compoments.
Mono Blocks on Mapleshade boards between and behind speakers, rack on the side...also try to keep rack and amps  not too close to wall, to keep away from all the wiring in the wall...  
Maggie LRS vs .7
LRS and LRS+ sound great with a pair of the little REL T/Zero MKlll subs...I tried based on recommendation from Johnny R. ...  
Do Audio Hobbyists Commonly Fail to Fully Utilize Their Systems?
I regularly do the adjustments, correct my mistakes...it always helps, then I reach a point where "enough is enough" and  let it be for a while, then do some more at another time...  
Schiit Skoll phono stage
I love the idea that you can adjust settings by remote while listening...Schiit makes excellent value phono stages...  
Maggie LRS vs .7
When I bought my LRS direct from Magnepan, Magnepan told me that for my small room ( 12x11), the LRS would actually sound better...but that in my slightly larger room that the .7 would be better..  
Replacing Bryston 4BST for Aerial 10Ts
you need to call Bryston back, discuss trade-in , and not assume there is no meaningful warranty...especially since you find the amp "magnificent" ...  
Doozy of an amp question
Amps that are designed to be bridged into a high powered mono block, often have trouble with low impedance loads...different than simply using one channel of each amp, which can improve sound quality but certainly questionable way to spend money...