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Is it safe to run cheap wires?
Craig. If you decide to have them converted I would like to know how it works out for you. I have always questioned what you are loosing when an amp can be bridged by throwing a switch. I would think that a mono block and a bridged amp would be tw... 
Is it safe to run cheap wires?
Hello Craig. I apologize in advance to what I know is going to be a long reply. To answer your question correctly there a lot of varibles to consider. My last pair of speakers were B&W 630's and my current pair are Sonus Faber Extremas. I have... 
Is it safe to run cheap wires?
Thanks for the advice everyone. I truly appreciate it. Rosebud I am interested in what you said. Is this a characteristic of Monster Cable or gauge of wire? 
Idealism, Audio and Lost Youth
I agree with you Plato. Digital although inferior is in its infantcy. Digital speakers and computer intergration are the future. Digital will also let us make any room with any furnishings the perfect soundroom. Its just a matter of time before we... 
need reasonable preamp w/headphone
If you like a preamp that doesnt have a headphone jack there are headphones that come with their owm amp hat can be hooked up to any preamp. 
Hottest Wife or World's Best System??
Glad to see such a shallow thread! Best systen of course. The best part is that, unlike the hot girl, you can always turn it off. 
Reel to Reel: Treasure or Trash?
Ill have to check. The only thing I can remember is there were some Beatles but other then that I dont know. I wouldnt want hardly anything for them but I dont know what two decades in the cellar has done to them. I also dont have a reel to reel m... 
Need help on long speaker cable
For long runs balanced is the best way to go. I dont think cost is any more for a balanced connection and if it is its a very small amount. Check out WWW.AudioAdvisor.com They have great clearence prices on cables and have a great return policy. 
Reel to Reel: Treasure or Trash?
My father had hundreds of pre recorded reel to reels. Last I saw them they were just sitting in boxes. Next time I swing by my mothers house I will grab them and let you know what they are. I have no use for them. 
Need help on long speaker cable
I had the same problem. I dont know what your set up is but my solution was to move my amps to the speakers and run long balanced interconnects instead. 
Idealism, Audio and Lost Youth
I think you memory is relative to your surroundings. You dont remember how that sysytem sounded as much as you remember how much better it sounded then everything else. On top of that you dont notice the slow climb of improvements of all electrion... 
Attention Deficit Disorder Audiophilia
I think that all audiophiles have some sort of obsessive compulsive disorder. Who else but an obsessive person would spend the kind of money we do on gear or constantly try to tweak things. At times it sucks but in the end I feel its better. It he... 
Your Best Hobbies (other than Audio)
I envey you Alberta Steve living near the Rockies. I am on the east coast and there is a lot. White Mountains in NH, Berkshires in Ma, and the Andarondacks in NY. There is a lot of veriety but nothing very high. The highest is Mt Washington which ... 
Best Audio Related Story (or joke).
I cant stop laughing about the Jingle Cats. Great story. 
Your Best Hobbies (other than Audio)
Great thread. I enjoy hikimg in the mountains, taking flyimg lessons, ancient history, chess, shooting pool, and working in my wood shop. There are so many great things to do and learn that you never seem to have time to do them all.