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Can You Get 1,000 WPC Out Of Regular Wall Socket?
.Map, I've never tried a class D amp before. The whole concept of small amps delivering that kind of power is intriguing to me. I have Carver Silver 9t monoblocs that do an excellent job in a biamp config on the Kappa 9. They weigh only 13 pounds ... 
Can You Get 1,000 WPC Out Of Regular Wall Socket?
.I own the notoriously inefficient Infinity Kappa 9 speakers. They are known for bringing amplifiers to their knees. They need to be biamped to be their best. It takes a lot of power to wake them up. I'm thinking of throwing one or two pairs of th... 
Are You Using A Separate DAC With Your Oppo 105?
.Wow, that's impressive. The new Perfect Wave DAC is $4k. The mere fact that it was thought of as equal or near equal to the Perfect Wave makes it an astounding bargain.. 
Restocking Fees, 30-Day Free Trials
.Another option for dealers is to specify one or two units that they use specifically for trials only. Charge a 10% fee if the guy does not buy a new unit. If the unit goes out on trial ten times in a year...he's just sold a new unit and he still ... 
wiring monoblocks to speakers
.Jmcgrogan2, your response to the original post was uncool. The guy is new to the forum, and you come across as some pompous and arrogant schmuck that's throwing a wet blanket over a sincere question by a new guy.Just about every subject posted he... 
wiring monoblocks to speakers
.All scientific stuff aside....monoblocs look very cool sitting next to the speaker.. 
Buying Fewer CD's & LP's Because of Pandora?
.Foster_9, any radio station your whole life you've ever listened to always chose the music for you with a dj.Pandora is doing the same thing, just without human interaction.. 
Sunfire classic tube vs sunfire symphonic referenc
.I had a Sunfire Classic tube preamp and it was a dog. Very thin sounding with no dynamics. I got rid of it as soon as I could. I understand that there were two generations of that preamp. The second generation was supposed to have a beefier power... 
Buying Fewer CD's & LP's Because of Pandora?
.I sure buy a lot less music because of online streaming. Between Rhapsody,Pandora and my own cd and lp collection, I'm pretty much well taken care of. I just haven't seen the need to buy music like I used to.. 
can a new amp amp tame my speakers?
.I'm surprised no one asked what kind of preamp is being used. That could easily be the problem.. 
Anyone Ever Listen To Home Theater Thru Headphones
.Kr4, the Smyth Research system looks impressive, but the $4k price tag is a deal killer for me.. 
No Audiophiles in Hollywood
.Just watched the movie 'Looper' last night. Joe (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) plays a Michell Gyro SE turntable in a scene his loft. The turntable is seen playing again when he moves to a new apartment. However, no amp, preamp or speakers are present in... 
The Audio Research Reference 10 is here $30k
.Bif, I have a feeling your dough on the upgrade won't be a waste. I'm sure it will be money well spent. Be sure to report back with your results after you've put it through its paces.. 
Gone are the days of the great audition.
.Jmacinnis & Rocker, I have given your idea some thought.. I thought about approaching mfgs to use my place as a demo room for their speakers that don't have a dealer in my area (LA)that stocks the speaker....no sales from me, just a demo fee.... 
The Audio Research Reference 10 is here $30k
.No_money, .....when the time comes that you can swing the Ref3, get it. It is head and shoulders over the Ref2 Mk2. You will love it. I had the Ref2 Mk2 and loved it...once I got the Ref3, it was a game changer, and I'm still surprised at how goo...