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| Yamaha RN-2000a This may be below the level that you operate in, but Emotiva makes a unit (TA2) that checks many boxes. It is an integrated amp with phono.DAC and FM tuner. 135/200 wpc into 8/4 ohms. Currently on sale for $899. I have no vested interest in them,... | |
| Amplifier recommendation https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/2727106 Merle Travis. | |
| Integrated Amps Another brand to consider that clicks all your boxes is Emotiva. They have a full featured integrated that even has an FM tuner. 135/200 wpc into 8/4 ohm. I bought the separates With a Pre (PT2) and amp (A2) that has all the features and a little... | |
| Replacing Capacitors, I Don’t Wanna! My amps are fine but when my A/C quit cooling on a 90+ degree day last week I was not a happy camper. Fortunately, I'm on a priority status with my HVAC vender so I received same day service. Good/bad news, competent tech who quickly found a swoll... | |
| Creativity on artists I dislike @shtinkydog You hit a lot of them that I've thought about for years. One of mine is Bloaty and the Who fish. | |
| What to do/ Bad part of a D.J.'s collection is the abuse that most of records have probably suffered. All the handling and back cueing (depending on what he played) may have hurt them. | |
| Add a subwoofer? I second the HSU's. Good value for dollars spent. Take a visit to their website. The also answer their phone and talk to you. | |
| Where Do I Go from Here? I don't know how large your retirement savings are, but I would (personally) be hesitant to spend that kind of money unless it is chump change to you. I am approaching my 77th birthday and have a pretty decent retirement nest egg. To me, there are... | |
| AI-Written Stereophile Articles AI is only a bandage for a slow decay in our education system. My wife is a graduate of one of the more better (see what I did there) journalism schools in the country. She has both taught English and worked for major associations as a writer/edit... | |
| Does anyone know a good repair shop for Audio Research products? https//Precision Audio Labs/ Located in the St Louis metro area. Did a great job of bringing my Yama M80 power amp back to life. He does specifically list Audio Research as one of the products he works on. | |
| Bi-amping my KEF R3 Meta speakers. https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/2709516 Kijanki, Thay has not proven to be an issue. As I stated, in the current setup I am only using one amp at a time using an A/B switch box. I've noticed no issues so far. I always start up my rig at a low vo... | |
| Bi-amping my KEF R3 Meta speakers. I had to look up passive horizontal as I was not familiar with the term. One source said it was often referred to as "fool's" bi-amping. In light of what you say and what I gleaned from quick research, probably best to leave as is. My preamp has ... | |
| Graphene Sluggo - Unlocking Sonic Scenery audioman58: I've never heard of a "buzz" fuse, but I have replaced a lot of Buss fuses in automotive applications. | |
| speakers and cables Grisly, I have not read through this whole lengthy discussion but I did see the post about an amp switcher, If this is still in play, may I suggest one called Solupeak P2. It is an Amazon choice item, currently priced at $66.40 and has no meters.... | |
| What is A.R.T? I have to say this is a little too much for me. I'm not necessarily a denier but I am by nature, a sceptic. My B/S meter was fluttering but I wouldn't call B/S on it without more info. |