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speaker wiring
At the cost of your speaker cable, stick with just one and jump them. If you put out the cash for 2 more pairs and you will probably not hear a big (if any... honestly) difference you will regret the purchase. Sometimes we itch to spend on our hob... 
REVEL Salon2s - What Amp is needed? Subs needed?
Irv has given you some great advice, I use a Velodyne DD15 , but I would run the Revels full range to avoid sending the signal through another crossover network. 
Amp, fully balanced, with sub via speaker inputs
Well I am using a W4S amp MC-1000/500 with a Velodyne DD15 to the speaker level inputs and it works OK. I called W4S to ask them first and they said that the Velodyne uses a floating ground of about 100 Ohms. I don't know about the REL. Look into ... 
Top 10 Snafus to avoid when building a good rig
Thinking that if something is good, then more of it is better. For example... brass weights, thickness of cables, size of the speakers, watts/channel, maple, isolation devices... in fact the only thing that doesn't fit this is money :-) 
Tube DAC Conundrum
To answer those questions, the tubes are 6N1P from Russia. They're not expensive to get more (the Blacknote DAC30 comes from Italy). I usually turn it on in the afternoon and off just before bedtime. I think I will stick with that process as it th... 
Tube DAC Conundrum
Yes Onhwy61,A test does seem the logical thing to do. I will do just that. Thanks all. 
A question for Maggie owners
Compared to the VS you have, you will think the Maggies have NO bass. So the sub is a must for you. With the 1.7 or 3.6 you will notice a much larger sound field. Imaging will be a bit less, but you should have a more "there" impression, especiall... 
Why few discussion on Audio Machina CRM, CRG, CRS?
Excuse me if I'm wrong, but are these the same people who sell magic pebbles, teleportation tweeks and other complete BS? 
How fast is the Oppo BDP-93?
I can understand the OP's question. I have a cheap Sony BR player and it makes all these noises for about 40 seconds before the menu pops up. 
velodyne spl-14 vs, DD- 15
I am answering because I see no one else has. I don't know the SPL-14 at all, but I own the DD-15. I think it's the adjustments on the TV monitor with the microphone that make it an exceptional subwoofer. You could also consider getting an SMS-1 t... 
Dunlavy sc-iii rubber surround separated from cone
I think it was age related. Gluing the drivers is the best repair method. Some glue on a Q-Tip should work. I am sorry, never having done this I can't tell you the best glue. Also what are the two surfaces? I see you said the surround was rubber. ... 
DAC with 4 S/PDIF inputs
The Blacknote DAC30 has 4 coaxial, 2 Async USB and some other thing as well. It has 4 tubes in the output stage and comes with a remote to change inputs and has a volume control if you want to use it. Practically a "Swiss Army Knife" of DACs. 
The best CD Player for the money
For the money only go out and get a $35 DVD player from Sam's Club. Bring it home and stick some soft rubbery feet on the bottom and some weight on the top (10-15 Lbs.). This will sound about 80% as good as any $500 player (IMO). 
Auraliti PK100
The power supply is a little box that has a wire from each end. One side goes to the wall and the other to the PK90. Quality?, sorry I haven't taken it apart, plus I wouldn't know what I was looking at. I do know it needs 12VDC so maybe you could ... 
DIY Speaker question
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