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is CA 840a an adequate amp for magnepan mmg/mg12?
Don't know the particular amp, but I own the MMG speakers. Unless there's something strange going on, 200 watts into 4 ohms should be fine. More power might very well be better (especially for high SPL and/or a large room), but you're definitely i... 
Speaker Technology over the last 10 years
I'm sure that Shadorne is correct re: radiation pattern. Mrtennis' preference likely has little to do with distortion which varies dramatically with SPL - as noted above - for both boxes and panels. Similarly, tonal balance varies as markedly for ... 
Receivers
I just installed an Integra AVR in my HT room. IMHO, Audyssey alone justifies the $1K price tag.Marty 
subwoofers and panels don't mix
Agreed.I'm just finding it difficult to reconcile the published numbers I see with what I actually hear. I'll eventually order a pair of SVS 13" Ultras and use them in sealed mode - pretty low distortion from a pair and GD stays below 30 at 20hz. ... 
Speaker Technology over the last 10 years
Johnny,Lots of folks have blamed David Wilson for a "premium pricing war" that has surely escalated over the last decade. There are tons of >$10,000 speakers out there and many that cost more than 10X that. Even adjusted for inflation, I don't ... 
subwoofers and panels don't mix
Two more group delay observations:First is inconsistency in test results:If you cross check AVTalk and Hometheatershack you will see differences in the test results of the same model subwoofer (these may look smallish at a glace) which prove great... 
subwoofers and panels don't mix
Shadorne,I understand your point entirely. Now mine:I recently heard the JL 113 Fathom (low group delay) set up with the Maggie 1.X (don't recall the current designation) at a local dealer. After an hour, I had the following observations:1) The ba... 
Beatles covers: better than originals?
One more interesting cover:The Feelies cover "Everybody's Got Something To Hide, Except For Me & My Monkey". I never heard The Beatles (do this one) live, but The Feelies nail it in concert. I think they included this on the first Feelies CD, ... 
subwoofers and panels don't mix
Lightminer,Are you using your system for HT as well as music? Are you a pipe organ guy? If not, why worry about ultimate LF below 25hz. In my collection of >5,000 records and cds, I can only think of a few that go below 30hz. I only mention thi... 
subwoofers and panels don't mix
I may sound like a broken record here: Room analysis, PEq, felexible x-over. I've used a Velodyne SMS-1 sub controller to seamlessly integrate a pair of Velodyne SPLR 800 subs with Maggie SMGs. It took a lot of time and a lot of tweaking, but I ca... 
Name three of yours the most favourite drummers
Has anyone mentioned Mountain's Corky Laing? He's also worth thinking about.Marty 
SET vs OTL
Aarif,I've owned both types of amplifier and, before you can describe either, you have to bear in mind that the sound of these amps are entirely speaker match dependent. So, assuming that we've got the right speaker match, I'll paraphrase Ralph;SE... 
Caravan - does anyone listen anymore?
I always thought that this band was most notable for album titles..I'm particularly fond of "...I'd Do It All Over You" and "Cunning Stunts".MartyThe music.....not so much. 
Todd Rundgren Best of Lp's
Rundgren's shows are usually great, but -like the records- they go all over the place. His last tour, supporting his recent "Arena" cd was a wild excersize in retro blues rock, fused with TR's own weird sense of humor. (Think Nazz or Yardbirds), b... 
How about an accordion thread?
Halcro,I always thought the definition of "gentleman" was: "Any man who supports his own weight during sex."Marty