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++++StereoPhile Class A components+++++
You wrote: "I've heard from people in the business that it can cost a lot of money to get a Class "A" rating..... The price was too high for the maufacturer to get a review there, so Sterophile doesn't get that component for review."Speaking as so... 
Thoughts on Paradigm Studio 60's?
Whatever the issue, you cannot avoid adaptation. It happens. 
Thoughts on Paradigm Studio 60's?
I think you have to let your ears adapt. The Studio60s are much smoother, flatter than the punchy Polks. 
What is a switching power supply for amps and
Chord uses them in their amps. 
2ch to 1ch... Stereo to Mono issues.
My SF Line3 has a mono switch which maintains 6dB of channel separation to minimize phase cancellation and puts the mono(!) output on both channels. Works well. 
2ch to 1ch... Stereo to Mono issues.
There are two issues. One is that there is signal cancellation of anything that is out-of-phase in the two (stereo) channels. There being nothing out-of-phase between the two mono sides, there is no cancellation and the resulting signals are loude... 
Luxman 441 vs. Technics SL-1200mk2 as first TT?
I agree about the Luxman/SME combo as the most attractive. However, as someone who has bought a 441 and a 444 by mail in the past 2 years only to have them both delivered with damaged main bearings, I would only buy one in person. Even the origina... 
Just got my new ASL Hurricanes....and.......
It's only partly the power; it's primarily the gain. You need to match the gain of the bass and treble amps by using amps with the same gain or introducing a control to do it. 
Revel center channel help. C-30, C-50 or Voice?
The M20 can work well in the center under ideal conditions. However, the C-30, C-50 and Voice feature controls to adjust for their position in the room and in relationship to a video screen/monitor. Thus, they are much more likely to give a better... 
Revel center channel help. C-30, C-50 or Voice?
I think the big issue is the matching of the center to the L/R speakers. Although they are all from the same family, I would ask Revel for insight about the matching. 
Where can I have the amplifier voltage switched ?
Unless the electronic components have dual-primaries in their power transformers, I doubt that it is practical to convert all this. One route is to get very heft step-down transformers to run your 120VAC stuff on 240VAC. Another is to sell them an... 
SACD with remote volume avaliable?
The XA777ES has volume control for the headphone jack only. 
"New" IMF speakers at CES 2003: Need info--Help
Shayne is also the head of IMF Audio. 
"New" IMF speakers at CES 2003: Need info--Help
Try Shane Tenace at shaynet@yahoo.com 
Best Speakers Compatable with System
Three suggestions:1. Think about getting the bass modules. I've seen them (w the EOS) on eBay in the past. You might also get in touch with the designer to see if he'll make you a pair. (Contact me off-line for info.)2. Think about getting a pair ...