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integrated amp question
Maggies love power, the more the better. Heard repeatedly being said on these forums. The Arcam might not be the best choice to use w/those spks., especially if you like to listen to your music loud or intend to use them in a large room. (Owned th... 
Totem Arro: Do I have enough power?
If your receiver is capable of driving a 4ohm load I do notforsee any problems since the room is small. You might want to consider looking into bookself spks.($800+/-) and good stands (Atacama Nexus 6, around $150 delieverd) also. Since your room ... 
Why so little discussion about Snell ?
I've been wondering about that myself. The present dealer network is very limited compared to what it once was. I wanted to check out their new line-up but there were no dealers within a reasonable driving distance from my home. I wonder why so ma... 
Review: Ernie M's (Subaruguru) DIY Power cord/PCK 12 Power cord
After re-reading my original post I wanted to clarify one thing just in case there may be some confusion. I GROUNDED the int. amp w/solid 12awg. THHN wire but I didn't use any sort of switch. The Jolida needs to be grounded always for safety. 
Jolida reliability? Anyone with comments?
I own two Jolida int. amps. The 102b and the 301. Both have performed and sounded superb. I called Jolida a few times before purchase and everytime I called I spoke w/ a live person whom answered all my questions fully. I had a good feeling of dea... 
Speakers for NAD 3020 integrated. under $200?
My choices would be; (1) Snell KII,(2) B&W DM 302,(3) Tannoy Mercury M1. All for sale on Audiogon for under $200. The Snell's would probably work fantastic w/your NAD. Nice real wood finish as well. Good Luck! Bill 
I need help, my system died
You must have patience. Everything should return to as-was within ??? I've reached the point w/my various set-ups that if it sounds pretty decent, I'll not try to extract that last 2%. (Law of diminishing return kicks-in and I have other things to... 
Getting into audio for around 3500$...problems...
Do you have a stock power cord on your amp?(CDP) If so, try one of Ernie's (Subaruguru) power cord's. Will make a tremendous improvement sonically and will set you back less than $50 (maybe even less depending on length). Uses excellent Belden 838... 
best speakers under $1000 for classic rock?
If you happened to have the chance, try and audition some of the older Snell (mid-90's) floorstanders(J/D/E/C). Used you should have no problem finding one for under $1000. I believe the D's are the largest that UPS would ship. (90lbs)Therefore, t... 
How Jolida JD100 compared to CAL IconII?
I own a CAL IconII also and I think it is an excellent CDP. Have you tried using an after market power cord? It makes a world of difference. As does the interconnects you use. Before I would even consider selling the Icon I would explore these two... 
Review: Totem Beak Tweak
I tried the beer can on top of my JM Labs. Have only one problem, seeing a full/unopened can of brew is just too much of a temptation! Cheers. 
Review: Totem Beak Tweak
I tried the beer can on top of my JM Labs. Have only one problem, seeing a full/unopened can of brew is just too much of a temptation! Cheers. 
Looking for a better CD changer
Since you own an Arcam int. amp perhaps an Arcam multi-play CD player(I believe they were called "MCD.") Visually they would match and probably it would sound better than the Denon. Another possibility would be an Adcom GCD-600/700 and then adding... 
Review: Totem Beak Tweak
I have these on some Kef Uni-Q 1 bookself loudspeakers and they difinately make an improvement on this loudspeaker. Haven't heard anywhere near the level of improvement when I tried them on some JM Lab's (Chorus 707)I have. I suppose this product ... 
Review: Totem Beak Tweak
I have these on some Kef Uni-Q 1 bookself loudspeakers and they difinately make an improvement on this loudspeaker. Haven't heard anywhere near the level of improvement when I tried them on some JM Lab's (Chorus 707)I have. I suppose this product ...