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power amplifier suggestions with BelCanto Dac3
Those have been my experiences with the Bryston 4B and 3B in several different setups. However I don't find that to be as true with the later and later models they tend to get progressively more musical and forgiving with each model step up. Their... 
Subwoofer
Some of the leading speaker manufacturers such as Scan Speak.employ paper, I suspect for good reason. Name calling is childish, I’m not here to debate with the likes of that. Or narrow mindedness. As far as material goes, no one can ever prove whi... 
Subwoofer
Regarding how "fast" a sub woofer responds. I do not buy into many of those points. I believe it has more to do with driver motor assembly and the amplifiers dampening factor than cone material and overall weight. I often prefer paper and infused ... 
Subwoofer
That’s my take on why people rule subs out. After having much difficulty integrating one their first attempts having a less than great experience they become frustrated give up and rule them out. Ill suspect an issue in the room before a $1500 rel... 
Can too many components on one outlet affect the sound of an amp?
Depending how isolated your current line is, you may not notice a difference. If other things are tapping electricity from that same line your amp is plugged into while your listening that creates the possibility of interference that can make its ... 
power amplifier suggestions with BelCanto Dac3
I like it fine just not for this application, I prefer something more musical and warmer without sacrificing detail. Smoking good amps though, I do have other uses for it when needed.    
power amplifier suggestions with BelCanto Dac3
I appreciate the offers to consider. I should note I have a full shelf available and no need for a compact power amp. Not that I rule the siblings out. The current Bel has to share a bunk so it worked great for me that way. I have a Bryston 4B con... 
Best Way to Spend ~ $2000 for System Improvement
Sell the 0.5 and move up the McCormack chain a little further $0.02. I had the standard version with Bryston 3B NRB on the bottom. It held bass like a vice while the Mc brought sweetness elsewhere . Very hard to beat that partnership for similar m... 
your thoughts about "hybrids" or larger than average bookshelves
I know of 50W amps that make others having double the wattage rating sound anemic when the kick drum starts chiming in. Wattage ratings can have little bearing on what an amplifier is truly capable of. Wattage ratings are often inflated to put gle... 
Subwoofer
All speakers benefit from subs in varying degrees. Even speakers with capable sub bass modules at there bases. I agree with subs enhancing and increasing sound stage and all frequencies adding detail and putting more air between instruments. And t... 
Reference 3A or Mark & Daniel or...
Chalk up another DeCapo owner/fan here. I like them so much I may even take them with me when I'm ready to go.  
Where are the passive subs?
Anthony Gallo offers passive sub woofers intended to be used with their line of separate reference amplifier/crossover/EQ. I would recommend those. They are also bridgeable which is nice for versatility if you choose to go with a single sub.Anothe... 
your thoughts about "hybrids" or larger than average bookshelves
"Large stand mount" seems more commonly used. You may or may not like Dynaudio BM15’s. You have yourself a nice square room. That may prove challenging to any speaker.  
Should I get a second sub or a higher quality single sub?
I prefer using a minimum of two. I have had as many as four 8" drivers fashioned in individual closed boxes. That said I don't have a set preference on hook up methods I find it can depend on system/s. Sometimes the HLs make things easier to set u... 
power amplifier suggestions with BelCanto Dac3
Sorry Mods I slipped and put this in the wrong forum.