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Has anyone heard the new Simaudio Moon P-8 Preamp?
Impressive.Kal 
If I install '20A dedicated circuit'
As others have said, it depends. In my weekend system, I have two dedicated 20A lines but they still vary in voltage more than I like. I use an AVR and filter.Kal 
EQ's... why doesnt everybody have one?
Well, it has no automatic procedure but you can take a measurement sweep with TacT (or another measurement system) and set the PEQ from that. Not the most convenient system for it.Kal 
Is SACD dead?
MF just gave me their new Alexander Nevsky SACD.Kal 
Noob question - Stereophile "Class" rating
"Is the info available online? (I can't find it)"Not legally. Copyright protected.Kal 
Speaker suggestions for less than ideal accoustics
Frankly, I am pessimistic about anything that will work for that large space and would agree about setting off a small part for listening. Then you can treat that restricted area. Kal 
EQ's... why doesnt everybody have one?
The TacT system is as described but it also permits use as a parametric EQ in addition to the autocorrection.Kal 
Is SACD dead?
Asahitoro wrote: "Probably a stupid question but what cables is everyone using for SACD? I can't use the digital connection on my Sony ES changer for SACD playback so I guess I'm going to need multiple RCA's? My receiver is an Arcam AVR300."Yes, y... 
Noob question - Stereophile "Class" rating
1. The listings are in the April and October issues and available from www.stereophile.com 2. The criteria are there as well.3. Some do, some don't, but you did ask.Kal 
Is SACD dead?
Not if you listen to classical music. I still cannot keep up with all the new issues.Kal 
EQ's... why doesnt everybody have one?
I have reviewed the Meridian 861 twice and I just had mine updated to the latest version. However, I have not yet had the time to install it and take advantage of the EQ.One reason that you might not have been impressed with show demos is that you... 
EQ's... why doesnt everybody have one?
Unsound asked: "Does a high quality digital room correction device that only effects sound below this point exist?"There are subwoofer EQs such as the R-DES and the Velodyne SMS-1 and, of course, you can use the Behringer and z-systems units only ... 
Are there different size toslink connectors?
AFAIK, there is only one TOSlink connector but there is a smaller 1/8"-compatible optical connector, as well.Kal 
EQ's... why doesnt everybody have one?
Dan wrote: "I owned a TacT for a while and, while I never had great results with it, I continue to believe in the technology and think Peter Lyngdorf is one of the few genuine geniuses in high-end audio."TacT is now run by the original software de... 
"Reverse" Bi-Wire Question
No harm. No benefit. Single wire is simpler.Kal