mjmch2003

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Setting Sub Crossover Freq
Thanks very much. I see that if you roll the freq back, you sort of need to roll the volume up... 
Ayre pre + subwoofer
Thanks very much. 
When will rap music be less mainstream?
Two words: Aesop Rock.There is already non-mainstream rap, you just need to know where to find it. 
Pass amps + Power Cords ??
Muni bond salesman ? 
Pass amps + Power Cords ??
Anyone heard any really AWEFUL combos ? 
Pass amps + Power Cords ??
Thanks so much, fellas. FYI, I would never plug PASS anything into a line conditioner....so, I dig the idea of PS Audio's ferrite jacket. At least I feel like I get some lowering of the noisefloor and I'm positive I get better bass response in my ... 
Pass amps + Power Cords ??
I can respect that, too, Bob. Thank you. Many years ago...I upgraded speaker/interconects at the neglect of power cables. My advice to any newbie in this hobby would be to START with the power cables...they really CAN make an impact. 
Pass amps + Power Cords ??
Good call. I can respect that. 
Amp recommendation for RS6
I used a CJ mf2250 with Silver 5i's...was an excellent combo. 
CDs with heavy, fast bass and/or long drum solos
Art Blakey records that have Night in Tunisia with long runing times. Also, Billy Cobham; Spectrum. 
CDs with heavy, fast bass and/or long drum solos
BASS WORKOUT: Uberzone, Idiology. Nuts. I have ~3000 cds and nothing is this low/fast. 
has anyone compared Nordost Frey ICs vs Valkyrja
I just upgraded to a pair of Frey IC from Hemidall. The Fry are XLR, the Hemidall are not.From what I can tell, the Frey retains the charecteristics of the Heimdall while dropping the noise floor, adding a deeper bass range (maybe not as lound in ... 
anyone using piega speakers?
Update...Actually got some crazy low end out of the C8s...latest config: Pass x150.5 running with balanced Nordost Frey to a Ayre k5xe Pre. Speaker cables still Nordost Heimdall. It's out of control. The Freys' make everything disappear, and now i... 
Any suggestions for middle eastern music
You looking for that Liz Frazer sound ? Dead Can Dance.Check out stuff on Bar De Lune records; some of the Buddah Bar stuff might be worth a listen.Saoud Massi is good, too, imho. 
anyone using piega speakers?
I have a pair of C8s and a pair of AP3s. Regarding the C8s, which I'm listening to now. I recently swapped out some Cardas N. Ref. speaker cable with some Nordost Heimdall...lemme tell ya (I'm pushing the C8s with a Pass X150.5)...the Cardas gave ...