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B & W Matrix 801 S3 and tube amplifier
frequently blown output tubes guarranteed even at low listening levels as the best case scenario while could be far more complicated problems driving loads that substantially exceeding the amplifier abilities.tube pre OK, but not tube amp. 
What is a really good sounding low volume system??
I'll use headphones and some cheap PC sound system. You can also get Samson active studio monitors specifically designed for the low-volume music. My headphone choice is Beyerdynamic T70 will have no compromise to HD800 for a fraction of price. 
looking for nice PC trio
thanks all. there's a very little space in the study which is 28" wide and near same deep. Placing speakers on the same level with computer may sacrifice the space for mouse and other necesary conveniences so the speakers should either be wall-mou... 
Amp repair...What to expect.
I've seen that, but there are much better options here at 'gon for $700.For those who's not technical, I'd say that it's still a bargain even if you will have to send the unit back-fourth to/from WestCoast to service it.They sound like class A mor... 
BI-AMPING
Snofun, FYI: sometimes it's hard to see lowercases especially for vision impaired. 
Monitor Audio for classical music
My aerial 10's use metal dome tweeters that do not ring like bells. I consider them very well balanced and natural speakers that are not ideally perfect but almost OK for classical music.for classical music the only monitor i can think of is actua... 
Audiogon purchase: too good to be true?
hmm... exactly if it's been reduced new to $2k from 4 than it's probably worth $1000 no matter who sells it. 
looking for nice PC trio
what about sub if any? 
Using Theremin near tube equipment::any danger?
theremins are always placed next to solid state and tube amps. otherwise they can't produce any sound. 
Monitor Audio for classical music
Is thin-sounding speakers OK for classical music? 
WHERE TO PURCHASE DVD/BR CLASSICAL MUSIC?
download em dude! 
BI-AMPING
even if you will use the gain control, you will sacrifice the dynamic performance of your system. there are only 2 right ways:1 is to remove built-in crossover and replace it by active between your amps. in this case you will sacrifice one of the ... 
Voice regognition remote?
honey, can you please turn off TV? 
Bass leaves after amp warms up?
maybe it just leaves your amp to go to the nearest neighboring amp? 
Power conditioning / surge protection
if you shield your equipment with your azz, you will protect it from direct lightning strike.