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Best U.S.A. speakers?
MagnepanVandersteenKlipschSoundlabTheilDefinitive TechnologyWilson 
Magnepan 3a's with two bridged krell 1000wpc 8ohms
for the first time ever I just popped the fuses on my 3.6r's. I just got them back from Magnepan where they were rebuilt and I am trying to break them in. No damage, just fuses needed to be replaced. Used Bel Canto Ref 1000 monoblocks, and the vol... 
All things apple tv
What DAC to use with these to get the most out of the audio? I am thinking about deleting my disc player if the playback is good enough. Go with just this as the digital front along with a turntable??DAC suggestions?? 
Apple TV vs. Mini vs, Sonos
I love my Apple TV. I haven't thought about cleaning up the signal, but it's so convenient for the second zone of my house and playing compilations, it's also the reason I haven't bought a BluRay player yet. The firmware/software upgrades they con... 
Favorite Multi Channel Amp?
Parasound Halo A51 and 52. 
Cary SLP-98 vs SLP-98 F1
call upscale audio and talk to Kevin. He can give you an in depth description of the difference. 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
2007 Supercharged (Whipple HO, twin screw) Mustang GT Convt, very highly modified. Long tube headers, guages, Borla Exhaust, Wilwood 6 Piston 14" brakes, lots of stereo gear. Just like audio gear, I like stuff that can be tweaked. Very fun, and no... 
Blowing Magnepans
I just got my 3.6R's back after the wires had come loose from the Mylar panels. I could have repaired myself, but wanted it to be done perfectly, so they repaired them at Magnepan, and replacced both tweeters, they are basically new speakers. I ca... 
Receiver vs. processer?
You know what I have done, and been very happy with, is integrated my 2 channel (Cary SLP98p F-1, Bel Canto Ref 1000, Maggie 3.6Rs, etc) into my 5.1 channel movie rig using a reciever (Denon 3808ci) to process, switch video, and power the rears an... 
Need help What monoblock power amps for bass?
Brystons are great for bass the 7bsst is a great call above, also although you said you don't need power, the Spectron Musician (maybe an older version) are bass monsters, I love the Mac 7270(? can't remember the exact number, it's been a while) f... 
Best poweramp $2-4K matched with Cary SLP-98
Innersound ESL 300 (older version). I have used with Maggies and a Cary before. It was a great combo. 
A future city dweller's dilemma...
Keep the Maggies. 
speakers for classical music
Vandersteens (all models), Magnepans (all Models), Quad 57s,63s and 988(9)s. 
Small room, "budget priced" speaker advice, please
Magnepan MMG's. They have a great return policy, and are one of the best budget speakers made. 
Large vs small ....LFE out...
Your mains should not get any LFE (.1) info, unless you set them to Large, and your Pre-Pro to "no subwoofer". I have just gone through this, and discussed with both Cary and Denon to make sure when setting up my system to pass HT info through my ...