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Bi-Amp Crossover Advice
And now to burn the barn regarding crossovers- I have not read anyone describing the real differences between what seem to be the 'big three' quality active crossovers: Bryston B10 standard balanced, Marchand XM44 balanced, and the Rane AC22/23. T... 
Crossover Tutorial
You have one of two distinct paths to take depending on what you are willing to do to accomplish each. If your speakers have internal crossovers (they do if they function with one amp connected to the terminals), you really should not use an addit... 
Best Standard Def DVD Player under $8,000 used?
The Krell is below the last 3 Oppo DVD players image wise. Why settle for substandard video playback? Features? Balanced outputs? You are using the digital output anyway. aside from prestige, what? When you watch a DVD, do you stare at the Krell o... 
Opinions on Wyred 4 Sound ICE amps
So the burning question is...do the W4S amps equal, surpass, or fall short of the PS Audio GCA/GCC 250s? How about the HCA2? IMO the GCA/GCC just down't plumb the depths like Bryston 4BSST, Krell KAV250A, KAV 2250, FPB 200 & 300. Tried these (... 
Speaker cables for Magnepan MG3.6Rs mid/hi
If you are using the balanced outputs of the Marantz, it has the hot pin reversed compared to US and European balanced components. Do you have a polarity switch in the signal path? Some pre amps have this, I had the guys that make the Sonic Euphor... 
Klipsch Heresy: Inexpensive Int. Amps or Receivers
With any Heritage model, remove the horn lense of any from the cabinet and thoroughly coat the rear of it with 1/4 to half inch layer of silicone caulk to tame the brightness or 'shoutiness' and you will be happy camper. Biggest tweak you can do a...