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Amplifier Stand
Swallace i just went into my favorites to get the website address for Mondo and have found that the company has closed shop as of the end of 2000. Its a shame because they made beautiful racks that looked the same as Zoethicus racks. I was going t... 
Amplifier Stand
Zoethicus and Mondo Designs, the Mondo is similar to Zoethicus in looks but cost less. 
upgrade your surround for 35.00
Bmpnyc, have always read not to use the digital meter. Have read that a more accurate calibration is achieved using the analog meter. The analog meter set to "C-weigh - slow responce" is slower than the digital meter and will be more accurate. I b... 
What are good jumpers for bi-wire spks?
I would think a jumper made of the same cable as the speaker cable being used. 
spades vs. bananas
I beleive in not using banannas just for the reason of possible failure. The bananna puts stress on the wire connection of the cable (gravity) and over time can fail. The bananna connector also puts stress on the binding post and can damage the bi... 
Another 2,000 Speaker Question
Dunlavys should work fine and give you audiophile sound on the long wall with your room dimensions, but always best to listen for yourself. The SC-1V/A is worth checking out. 
upgrade your surround for 35.00
NO NO DO NOT USE THE DIGITAL METER only use the analog meter C-weigh -- Slow responce. 
upgrade your surround for 35.00
While were here maybe its best to inform those who are unfimiliar with the SPL Meter (analog NOT the digital meter), how to use it. First, its best to also use a camera tripod (1/4 in for Radio Shack analog meter). Set the tripod at the listening ... 
TV Options Terrifying Me. Please Help.
sorry thats www.avscience.com 
TV Options Terrifying Me. Please Help.
for a little knowledge go to www.avsience.com and read read. 
Best Car Stereo
A little nastalga (is that spelt correctly?) for you motor heads. Did you know that Michael Kelly, owner and designer for Aerial Accoustics (10t) worked for ADS in the late 80's and was the chief designer for the great sounding 320i and 300i speak... 
homegrown super silver as a digital cabl
2out2 the Kimber ILLuminations D-60 is a 75ohm silver dig coax cable. Also there are other 75ohm silver dig coax cables out there. 
Vintage 1990 Sony X77es as a transport
Back in 90 my brother had a all top end es system prof installed and the cd player was the x77es and it sounded great as i remember. Try using a Monarchy DIP between the x77es and Dac, this should smooth it out alittle. It may be a little forward ... 
MIT Tube Cables and Solid State Amps?
Hi RSA i use all Classe components including the CA-300 and have found MIT cables to be a poor match for all the Classe equipment. Personaly i find properly designed Silver to be FAR SUPERIOR (IC's,Dig,Spk) than MIT. After hearing the difference i... 
BNC Info Please
use a Kimber ILLum D60 w/BNC to RCA, works better than D-60 RCA to RCA . Smoooother, use 3 D-60's the BNC to RCA is the better.