mrtennis

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power conditioner with off switch
why not just disconnect the power cords from a line conditioner ? i just turn off each component when not in use. my power conditioners, ps audio power plant and adept response, have on/off switches. 
Laid Back Speakers amps, players etc
if a presentation always sounds "laid back", and all recordings are not recorded that way, then "laid back", is a coloration.incidentally, the connotation of "laid back" is usually, recessed treble response, or artificial depth. 
Best U.S.A. speakers?
wisdom audio, sonny cable technology, nuforce, and selah audio. 
Budget preamps less than 3 bills......winner is?
consider moore and franklin luminescence, audio research sp-10, conrad johnson premier 3, or other suitable vintage tube preamp. a beard preamp is no slouch either. 
If money is not a problem
i would buy 8 pairs of quad esls. 
Buying used old cables
oxidation without representation is tyranny.cross at the green, not inbetween. 
Owners of speakers by obscure companies chime in
consider mark and daniel and sanders sound systems.i will be procuring a pair of the sanders model 10 b within 2 months. it is being custom designed to lower the crossover point of the woofer to 150 hz. 
Any suggestions?
i have two suggestions:1) it is better to see and hear the product,and meet the seller, before you buy, i.e., buy locally.2) it is safer to sell than to buy if you don't audition the component before buying. 
Power Cable Shootout...
hi tvad:the solution to the burn-in issue is obtain "couplers" which enable you to connect as many power cords together as you want.within a 30 day period the break-in process should be completed. if necessary, purchase a break-in device or use a ... 
TVC Promethius versus Bent
hi bob:i can't comment on that , but i did audition one, during 2008. i think one of the considerations for me is internal wiring. i generally don't like silver. also, i prefer copper rcas, especially vampire wire.i would conjecture that my bent w... 
I've heard the MartinLogan CLX.... WOW
hi tom:i visited the martin logan website. the frequency response of the spealers is indicated as down 3 db at 56 hz.i would say such a frequency response would be presented as somewhat lean, since the speaker is not flat to 60 hz.i haven't auditi... 
speakers for classical music
not all "classical" music is orchestral. among those musical selections which are written for orchestra, some do have huge swings in spl.thus, it is possible to listen to many musical selections and achieve realism of timbre, at listening levels w... 
Using older cable in new system? Need advice...
components do not know the difference between old and new cables. if you are satisfied with the performance of your stereo system, why change anything ?if you have some concerns, experiment with cable and borrow cables from all sources accessible ... 
How do you negotiate a cure for wrong audio view
my criterion for evaluating stereo systems is timbre. some stereo systems are more inaccurate than others in reproducing timbre.yet, i would not apply the words "right" and "wrong", when evaluating stereo systems.the words "right" and "wrong" appl... 
not impresed with my system
what i hear is that you are not pleased with the sound of your stereo system. can you be more specific ?what is it about your stereo system that you don't like ?no stereo system is perfect and no stereo system can reproduce a live performance fait...