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Do Active Speakers Belong In A High End System?
Mitch,My Spectron Musician III Mk 2 has been my reference amp for years now. I believe that John Ulrick, the designer, originally developed his Class D amp to drive the subwoofer unit in the reference Genesis speakers that Arnie Nudell and he desi... 
Room treatment in phases...where to start
Tboooe,I tried 2", 4" and 6" 2'x4' Acoutimac panels at my first reflection points in my 10' x 12.5' x 8' room.The 6" was too much, the 2" was too little, the 4" was 'just right'.I also found that I need carpet on the floor at the first reflection ... 
Hi-Fi Fuses - SNAKE OIL? - or something in it?
Lacee,Let's look at your simple question through the eyes of someone who's cup isn't so full that there's no more room for any open-minded thoughtsI won't spend $20.00 to improve my system by simply replacing a fuse. No, never, because if I can't ... 
Hi-Fi Fuses - SNAKE OIL? - or something in it?
Lacee,I think that you said it well and nailed it on the head!Thanks!Chuck 
dc10audio Best Sound at RMAF?
Stan,Quad-Man is DC10 Audio. You're actually talking to them (him).Chuck 
Esoteric K-05 or K-07?
I'm glad that you are able to blindly lay down $10,000.00 for a CD Player and not be concerned. That must be a nice situation to be in.Chuck 
Esoteric K-05 or K-07?
If I were spending that kind of money, I'd go listen to both of them for myself. 
Review: CH Technologies X15 power cord Power cord
Hi Thomas,If your system is moderately high end, I wish that my system was closer to yours.Craig had to change the name from CH Technologies to CH Acoustic because CH Technologies was already in existence. Here's his email address: c.hampel@comcas... 
what are the Best Direct to amps Digital Players ?
Wadia is now a part of the Italian company along with Audio Research and were in the process of moving there last September. If you call Audio Research, I'm sure that they can help. I hope that Wadia isn't unable to service their components.Chuck 
Review: Acoustic Revive RR-77 Tweak
Gary,So, what are your impressions of the RR-777 versus the IPC Energizers versus the SMusic boxes? What are SMusic boxes?Chuck 
what are the Best Direct to amps Digital Players ?
Chris,While I don't question what you said, I do have to wonder what's going on then.The Italian company that bought them also owns Sonus Faber and Audio Research. Why would they buy Wadia and then shut it down? It seems like someone just flushing... 
what are the Best Direct to amps Digital Players ?
It's a bit ironic that Sounds Real Audio recommends the Bricasti M1 DAC when you asked about a CD player with a volume control.At the same time, they recommend that you not get a Wadia since they have discontinued CD players.Wadia has always been ... 
what are the Best Direct to amps Digital Players ?
I've used the Wadia 581se, 781i and now the S7i running directly to my amp.Chuck 
great find for cooling receiver Notepal U3 $30
Thanks. This looks really nice!Chuck 
Bookshelf or Tower
Just a thought, since you don't listen to loud music, and if you have a big enough room for them, have you considered a Maggie 1.7 or 3.6r or 3.7?Chuck