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kenscollick

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What companies have gone above and beyond?
My great experiences: Vandersteen Krell Synergistic Research and Aragon 
With Wadia, pre-amp or no pre-amp
KISS When I first got my 860x I ran it through my Krell krc3 because I "needed" the switching for my other components. After a couple of weeks As an experiment I tried it direct. There was no going back. After al who needs a cassette deck? and If ... 
What's most important to WAF-size, shape, finish?
Why don't you ask your wife and/or significant other?Size shape and color have nothing to do with good sound,Don't worry about WAF do the right thing. 
Cowboy Junkie Fans
You can order not only Waltz across America but a couple of other obscure C J Cd,s like Rarities, B-Sides and slow, Sad Waltzes. Listening to A Horse in the Country late at night after a couple of Azmuth aligners is truly an experience. Multiple e... 
Voodoo in Ann Arbor
I have dealt with Harry ataudio dimensions for over 20 years he is a true gentleman and knows great sound and how to get it to you. By all means head up to Royal Oak you will not be dissapointed. 
Coolest looking speaker ever ?
Vandersteen 3a signatures in black 
Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits
I also enjoy Brothers in arms especially Your Latest Trick Get a copy of Bryan Ferry, As Time Goes By. 
Krell FPB300 to FPB300c, changeable?
The folks at Krell are very friendly. and upgrades are available. I too own the fpb 300 non cast. I personaly like the look of the non cast version.it is my understanding that the 300's full update would make it a FPB400cx. If you are satisfied wi... 
Bi-Wire Speaker Cables for Vandersteen 3A sig.
Running my 3A sigs with a Krell FPB 300 I like Kimber Bi focal xl a little out of your range you might try kimber l's with a jumper until you can swing another pair. before the kimbers i used with great satisfaction straightwire Maistro. well with... 
What's the best Preamp??
My Wadia is direct to the FPB 300 after hearing no preamp I am convinced this is the best and simplest way. The money saved can go toward very good balanced connectors. and still have a bunch left over for music,after all isn't that what it is all... 
Digital volume control, WADIA style
I am using a Wadia 860x directly into my Krell fpb300 via Kimber 1111 balanced. I would have it no other way. when i first hooked up the wadia in my system I was using a krell KRC 3 pre and kimber kctg. from the Wadia to the Pre. I listened to it ... 
Any tricks to keep cats away from speaker grills?
I think that you should just let them follow their natural instincts. I was able to purchase a pair of cat damaged speakers at a really great price, repaired by the manufacturer and shipped back to me for a fraction of their worth. If there are an... 
15 amps or 20 amps outlet
I have a dedicated 20 amp line for my Krell 100s and have also used it with a dedicated 15 amp line. I honestly did not notice a difference. But for the price of material I would go with the 20 again. 
power cables? What can I expect?
Nick, Congrats on your new daughter. I would save your $50 I am not sure that you will get something worth keeping at that price. I am using Kimber pk10 gold and I love it but it is about 5 times your budget. Check out some of the diy articles on ... 
Upgrading power cord.. proven upgrade? or crap?
I was thinking the same way you are like you say alumium wire into your house $12.00 for 250'in your house, how will the last 4 feet make any difference?????? I still don't know but it does! after putting it off for many years,[ i was into this be...