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Bi-wire Cable Choices?...
http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/tweaks/messages/110806.htmlI guess the premise is that having a common ground reference point at the speaker instead of back to the amp increases the coherency and reduces diffusion? Anyway, it seems reasonable. He... 
Bi-wire Cable Choices?...
I recently added Canare 4S11 to my system, replacing standard Monster Cable. My cable lengths are around eight feet. I am going from straight wiring with MC to bi-wiring with the 4S11. I find the mids and lows to be less congested, tighter, and cl... 
$800-$1500 Integrated amps with a subwoofer output
Antique Sound Lab offers integrated tube amps in the low to mid range of that price range that have RCA sub outs. I have the 1003, and the sub outs were a definite advantage that some of the comparables did not have. 
Which is better, Jolida or Cayin?
I have a Chinese made Antique Sound Labs amp that I like very well, although I admit it is not perfect. I chose it over the similar Jolida and the Cayin offerings based in part on the very limited amount of information I found here and elsewhere o... 
Guitar Amp Tubes
I have not worked with the Fender, but the Peavey does not react all that much to tube choice. I think you could swap the EL84s with some JJs or EIs and have a slightly cleaner, tighter sound, but it will not be fundamentally different. Bob at Eur... 
Please recommend speakers for ASL 1003
What about Klipsch RB-75 or Heresy II speakers? 
Please recommend speakers for ASL 1003
What about the Dali Blue line (2002 or 1001) or the Epos ELS-3? Any thoughts? 
Please recommend speakers for ASL 1003
I have to say that both ideas you gentlemen have offered look great, but the Von Schweikert VR1 is closer to my price range. The Reference 3A MM products look great, but are simply more than I can afford right now. Can you give me any comparisons ...