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Threshold 550e power amp fuse help ?
I have the same amp. I uses 4 10A fast blow 250 volts fuses for the railings and 1 12 amp fast blow 250 volts for the IEC.I would not recommend you to use cheap fueses. Belive it or not they make a difference i the sound. I replced the original fu... 
Conditioner for Cary MB500 Monoblocks
Take a look at the purepower One 5.0 from Silvercircleaudio.www.silvercircleaudio.com 
threshold amp question
I have a pair of T400 and one S550e. The T series i smore dynamic but analytical while the SXXXe series is more relaxed and musical.I will all depend on the matching speakers. I have the T400 bridgedto mono driving a pair of B&W 801 matrix S3 ... 
Use Krell KAV-1500 to Bi-Amp B&W 801, Possible?
Check you manula or call Krell tech support to ask if you can do it thorugh the MAT process. "The most unique feature of this amplifier is Multiple Amplifier Throughput (MAT), which sends the same musical signal to all amplifier channels using onl... 
Threshold s150 or Forte 4a amplifier?
Contact Jon Soderberg [vintageamp@earthlink.net]. He might be able to help you getting the heat sinks.He used to work at Threshold and repairs/modify all Threshold/Forte equipment.He is a great guy and does avery good job. He had worked on my Thre... 
Does Conrad Johnson 17LS match Threshold T400?
I currently own 2 T400 amps. I paid $2,000 for each in mint condition. You need to be careful matching the pre-amp to the T400 if you are going to use balanced mode (recommended). The T400 requires a very low impedance output (less than 100 ohms) ... 
Threshold T2 Versus Mark Levinson 38S
I have the same speakers B&W 801 Matrix S3 and I am also a Threshold lover. I currently have the T2 modified by Jon Soderberg and a pair of T400 bridged to monoblocks. The sound is warm and musical with a lot of dynamics. One thing that you ne... 
Threshold DAC-2
I have not heard the DAC-2 but I have a DAC-1 that I sent to Jon Soderberg to be modified and I am very happy with the results.The sound if very clean and quiet. The soundstage got bigger and deeper and the definition of the instruments and voices... 
Threshold T400 VS Threshold S450E
I have a pair of T400 and a S550e. I would say it all depends on your taste and your speakers. The design of the T series is completly different to the S series. Speaking with Jon Soderberg and in my opinion also the S series is more laidback, swe... 
Speaker for Threshold amp and preamp
I have a pair of T400 bridged to mono driving B&W 801 matrix S3. The sound is very powerful, rounded and natural. Voices are very clean and sweet. Highs are clean and defined and lows are powerfull and controled.My pre is a T2 modified by Jon ... 
b&w N801 and sim audio titan5.1
I agree with Tdavism3. The N801 really like powerfull amplifiers to really sound it best. If you want a multichannel amp try Krell's KAV1500. It's 300 watts/ch in 8 ohms and double down in 4 ohms but the best way to go is separate amp or amps for ... 
B&W 801 Matrix III...which amp to use??
Try either a Threshold S550e or Audio Research D400 MkII or Mark Levinson 333 or 336.I am running mine with a pair of Threshold T400 bridged to mono. 450/900 watts 8/4 ohms.They really like high power, high current. 
Review: Star Sound Technologies Sistrum 101 & Spo1 & SP004 speaker Stand
I just added the Sistrum SP-101 under my Threhsold T400 amps and echo the same experiences here.They are not just beautiful but also extremely effective. After receiving them, putting them together was a breeze! First I installed one in my left mo... 
B&W N802 compared to 801 Matrix S3
Thanks for the heads up Richard. Do yu know when are they coming out and what's the changes?My dealer told me B&W developed some changes in the midrange driver for the 700 series and will incorporate in the N800 series. Is this what it's about? 
iPod: Questions and Options
I have a 40GB iPod. I am using a pair of Sennheiser HD25. They sound incredible! You maybe able to find them new in the Web for around $180. http://www.americanmusical.com/item--i-SEN-HD25--brand-240--src-D0401IN0HAMS0000.htmlI also use my iPod go...