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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 
EQ's... why doesnt everybody have one?
Eldartford wrote: "Kal...Maybe it ain't perfect, but the $300 Behringer DEQ2496 does a job which needs to be heard to be believed. Really!"I do not doubt it. I have used the Rives PARC and the Audyssey and the Velodyne SMS-1 and all of them were v... 
EQ's... why doesnt everybody have one?
"This $200 piece of equiptment ($100 on sale at musiciansfriend.com) replaces several thousand dollars in assembling a perfectly linear system in perfectly linear room, and in my opinion, accomplishes the task better than any room design could no ... 
Anybody heard of a Marantz PH22 phono stage?
AFAIK, they were all solid-state.Kal 
Which 5.1 ch Pre?
The best deal is, still, a used Sony P9000ES but they are hard to find. AFAIK, YBA has discontinued the AR line, so the Pre-5 supply will be or is drying up now.Kal