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Synergistic Research Cable Risers?
Speaker cables platform ....works  for me ! the sound is amazing ! https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/foersiktig-childrens-stool-white-green-60248418/  
@georgehifi
i just looked at pictures of  NAD M22v2..... looks like it has switch mode power supply ...or am i mistaken ? 
Guest suddenly takes it upon herself to move my speakers
let her read this thread 
What is the colored label/part of the RCA jack called?
nobody sells those colored pieces of plastic... i guess you can buy complete replacement jack and disassemble for needed pieces    
confused and don't know what to do
"soundbar" ???????.... i thought there is no swearing  here .....my blood pressure just went up to terminal level.....OMG56 !!!! this is personal now !!!   LOL !!! 
confused and don't know what to do
i have 3.1 set up with bi-amping of front  speakers due to a small room for HT. and i switch to 2.1 set up for music  
confused and don't know what to do
one way or another for HT  you need some kind of  surround sound processor  . for further expansion (if you need ) make sure that your surround sound unit (receiver ) has surround preamp  line outputs to connect better amps .   something like this... 
Should the power be off every time changing cables?
by switching the input you protect speakers not amps.by turning the power off you protect everything .the choice is yours  
Smoke on my power amp
first .... there is nothing wrong to run an amp without speakers or only one channel. but disconnect speaker cables from the amp terminals to prevent  speaker wires   accidental short... most new amps has adequate protection , but vintage ones   d... 
Can an IC based amp be considered 'high end'?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LM3886-Fully-Balanced-Power-Amplifier-Board-120W-120W-HiFi-Stereo-2-channel/162735526386?_trkparms=aid%3D555018%26algo%3DPL.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131003132420%26meid%3D2203a910203044eaaac6d75d6e3f86f7%26pid%3D100005%26r... 
Can an IC based amp be considered 'high end'?
as for  LM3886  the specs  are quite dissent... but still 50 watt output . with recommended applications    Component stereo • Compact stereo • Self-powered speakers • Surround-sound amplifiers • High-end stereo TVs  
Can an IC based amp be considered 'high end'?
there are technical limitations of audio output ics.1.low wattage .... up to 40-50 watt2. high THD ....10% 10% THD is ok for low end consumer electronics like sound from FM stereo  or TV set, but not HIFI units 
Bookshelf Speakers that have to be up against the wall
if you have  Totem Rainmakers, plug the rear ports with peace of foam  and add  sub-woofer(  if you have a space for it). and adjust bass for the best sound possible  . i have energy c2 (front ported) in the book shelf in horizontal position in 3... 
Need Perfect Speakers for Acoustically Hostile Placement
i had similar situation ... with the budget several hundred bucks. i have a small family room with a 55 " tv at the opposite wall and bookshelves on both sides. the speakers had to be placed inside shelves . pair of used Energy C2 biamped (paid $1... 
TRL WON'T GIVE ME MY AMP
my 2 cents about it .... they couldn't figure it out how to fix it and let it sit somewhere on a shelf ... and now they probably can't find the unit at all... so they are kind of waiting for you to give up on the hole situation