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Talking Heads Remastered
Herman wrote: "Is it out on vinyl?"Not yet. Waiting for finalization of copy-protection for the multichannel vinyl format.Kal 
Talking Heads Remastered
It is huge improvement and an outstanding release.Kal 
Subwoofer connection to a tube preamp
"My sub has line-in (R&L) and line-out. However, the line out has a high pass filter which cuts-off at 80 HZ. "That's what it is supposed to do: cut off the lows from the main speakers so that only the sub is reproducing the bottom octaves. Ho... 
Rank Stereophile, & why no Von Schweikert reviews
Yeah, I'd like to do a turntable review. :-)Kal 
CD output voltage too high for preamp: what to do?
BTW, 2V (at 0dB level) is the output standard for CD players although, as you already know, it is often ignored. In crude A/B tests, the louder player will always sound more impressive. That said, another major factor in your problem is the input ... 
Rank Stereophile, & why no Von Schweikert reviews
We do try to have someone get to each and every room. Each morning over breakfast and blogs, the writers ask each other who saw what and who can get where. Nonetheless, it is patently impossible for all of us to get to all rooms and, frankly, I ha... 
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