kurt_tank

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Speaker rating question..
I have read them, and I actually disagree with them, albeit slightly. I do not think they should have 11 catagories. The entire world rates things on a scale of 1 to 10, not 1 to 11 (the 11th being "new"). If they only let new products be a 10/10,... 
Speaker rating question..
I agree with Zaikesman.Only new should really be a 10/10.9/10 should be reserved for almost new, rarely played equipment. (Either not even, or maybe just, broken in).8/10 should be for used, but well taken care of equipment (like most of us have!)... 
Need help upgrgading speakers and amp. Ideas?
Have you considered the Revel Studio? I just upgraded from the Martin Logan Sequel II's to them, and absolutely love them. The soundstaging is even better and the dynamic range is unbeatable. I also upgraded from a Levinson No. 27 (100W/ch) to the... 
HELP Best 5.1 amplification for under $2000
This may be cheaper than you were intending, but the Denon AVR 3803 is not a bad receiver. It has 7.1 channels (100W/ch), which you can use 5.1 for the HT, and the other 2 channels for another room. It has video switching, which means you only nee... 
3 or 4 cones under speakers /cdp which better WHY
3 is more stable than 4. (No possiblity of rocking with only 3 as opposed to four.) However, most of our equipment has a square footprint, hence the reason for 4.If you can, use three, but sometimes it in not possible, because the unit is too larg...