larryken

Responses from larryken

Emotiva RSP-2 Preamp users.
no ad dollars = no reviews...... 
warming up time tube amplifier
tubes are up to speed in 5 minutes or so, the capacitors take a little longer...I wait about one hour. If you listen multiple times a day I would not turn the tube equipment on and off. I'd turn it off at the end of the day. 
Small sub
Von Schweikert VR1 is what you described. 
Blue Collar Cables? The great debate
agree with the Thorman and good pc's are made by MY Audio Cables.. 
High density fiberglass as bass absorber?
that's the wrong kind of fiberglass to use....do some more research. 
Interconnects and Speaker Cable Recommendations
Speltz Anti-Cables... 
Shipping Questions - First Time Seller
that's going to be tough to ship successfully. I'd call the dealer of ARC and see what they recommend.I'd also ship with the tubes in place. 
Tube amp recommendation
you neglected to tell us two "biggies" your speakers and how much you want to spend. 
Need Some Educated Advice...For a Newbie Tuber
I owned that adcom amp many years ago...very harsh sounding but powerful...if you haven't done so run a dedicated 20 amp line for your gear. tube gear is susceptible to vibration so use good isolation techniques........footers, decent rack etc....... 
Help gaining knowledge on SET
go to AudioAsylum SET forum 
Replaced La Scala with...?
they aren't hifi speakers they are for PA applications....I suppose you could mod the crap out of them but you're better with something else. 
Wall Hugging w/Imaging & Depth?
start with designs that are front ported and check mfg. website to see if close to wall placement will work. as long as you aren't putting speakers into a corner (amplifies bass) you should find something..there are also loudspeakers designed to b... 
AC Power Line Conditioners
APC device....follow the link on the Audioholics website... 
Need flexible , high quality HDMI cable suggestion
Monoprice.com and very inepensive to buy. 
Using XLR to Rca adapter
I used those just as you are contemplating (Cardas brand) and it introduced pronounced noise into my system. I could hear the transport motor! I put them away and still have them....I would stick with the rca to rca interface.