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Home Theater Done Right: Millercarbon's System
Miller, I might be missing something here, but, if home theater is part of this package, other than the screen, I do not see it. As far as I can tell, I am with Ozzy on this. This is a 2 channel audio system, not a home theater system. 
Truly High Efficiency, High Quality, Nearfield Usable, Affordable Speakers, Do They Exist?
A pair of Klipsch Heresy 3s will do the job very well. If out of the price range, a pair of series 2s would also be a good fit. I would be happy to discuss a few low cost modifications to get them to the next level. The natural bass roll off would... 
Roger Waters-Amused to Death
mijostyn....+1........how about that explosion.......I enjoy all of RW's recordings, as it is an insight to who Waters is. EC on Hitchhiking is as wonderful. Just like audio gear, people enjoy different things, musically. 
Can you tell me why I didn't like the Reference 3a MM's?
jgoldrick....to minimize the merry go round, I would take the advice, and try the speakers, in a more optimum position, especially for the purpose of hearing the problems a speaker will have, being 1 ft off, two reflecting surfaces ( the ceiling a... 
'Short' horns
Many tweeters are designed around a short horn, often referred to as a flare, but the size, width, length, taper, shape, you know, all have to do with the design. 
Would you donate a dollar to have these Members Review a Product?
Hiller......I am a bit insulted that I am not on your list, LOL.....reviews are to be taken, always, with a grain of salt. Always individualistic, always, with a difference of specific music, associated gear, rooms, etc. To review a product, thing... 
Help hooking up a new amp
Do not use the Yamaha pre out....use the rec out....I thought we covered this on another post of yours ? 
Considering going back to Solid State
No mention of your source ( s ). I went passive ( Luminous Audio Axiom II, Walker Mod, with remote, 3 in, 2 out ), and am listening to my cds and tuner in their full glory. Worth a try. 
What creates the effortlessness in sound reproduction?
As geoffkait indicated, but, in two words, dynamic range. Every listener, should have some experience, to listen to live, unamplified music, to get an understanding of what dynamic range, really is. ( real musicians, in a real space ). I am speaki... 
Looking for some Hafler XL-600 Amp service/repair references
Did you check the speaker output fuse ? I believe, in mono it is a 10 amp fast blow fuse that is recommended from the manual ( I owned these amps ). 
Yamaha C-4 and Belles Aria help
Why not trust your ears, and listen for yourself ?  
Anyone done A / B listening to compare vintage stereo receivers with today’s Amps/Preamps?
As I understand the nostalgia thing ( owning some of these products over the years ), the worst of it, ime / imo , are the speaker switching, and the output relays, in most of these units. Yes, convenience, and a way of protection ( same for speak... 
Yamaha C-4 and Wells Audio Majestic help
Feed the Majestic ( or any other integrated amp or preamp ) from the Yamaha’s tape rec out ( I would use tape 1 ), and make sure to switch the Yamaha’s front panel rec out to phono. This bypasses all tone controls, the volume and balance controls,... 
Help in putting together my system with used equipment on Audiogon and eBay.
Imabucfan......We have been speaking via PM, but, I want to come out in the open about what I mentioned to you. Without listening, you ordered the Pass pre and Bryston amp. You could have done worse. Maybe not even better at those prices, simply d... 
Holy Brightness Batman!
Helo.......you are convinced, that is for sure. Always nice exchanging words with you. Enjoy ! MrD.