peter_s

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Amp not enough power
Am I reading this right? You are within 5% of spec. If that is the case, what are you worried about? 
Woofers going crazy when playing vinyl
Also call Audible Illusions. Why would the low filter on your preamp function so much differently than the KAB. Find out the rolloff frequency for both. 
CONNECT internet music souce to hi-end
Do you have a digital source? Do you have a DAC? If you have a DAC, and can get internet into your listening room (wirelessly or via CAT5), you can get a squeezebox device and stream whatever radio stations you like (and Pandora). The Squeezebox T... 
Speaker Choice Help for a Jolida 102b
I would recommend the high sensitivity Klipsch speakers, like the Heresy or Forte II. I've heard these speakers with an EL84 amplifier (Leak 20) abd they sounded quite good. I'm sure it would power la scalas too. 
Balanced vs Unbalanced?
One question about balanced and amplifiers. I know sources and preamps need to have true balanced topology to make use of balanced's advantages. Is this true when the signal reaches its final stage of electronics - the amplifier? Or is this where ... 
Listening off grid with batteries
Rugyboogie - I'll have to keep my ears open next time I get up that way kayaking! Maybe I'll be able to hear your system from the water! I've not been up in your parts exactly, but nearby off of Vancouver Island. Looks beautiful up there. 
Listening off grid with batteries
I looked into this long ago - started a thread - way back though. Since most gear converts AC to DC internally, I always wished I could just use the DC from the batteries to directly power the gear - get rid of the sine wave altogether. I'm not su... 
wilson sophias to monitors
Really Tvad and Tpreaves -Do you really think he can't get as much satisfaction from the right pair of monitors AND get satisfaction from his relationship? 
wilson sophias to monitors
I've been mighty impressed by the C1's with Gamut amplification. 
Bryston 4B ST Replacement
I think the Gamut amplifiers have a very smooth yet highly resolved sound. A solid state amplifier I would recommend. 
Bryston 4B ST Replacement
Gamut is very impressive 
Opinions please on a starter audiophile system?
Tell us more about the kind of sound you like. What is important to you? 
Killing echo in bedroom..
I've seen padded headboards. Maybe that would help. 
Dealing with a large TV between speakers
Tholt - take your TV out temporarily and see if it is indeed the problem. Thus we can stop speculation on that!Are you sure the absorbers are good behind your speakers? In my room, I preferred diffusors, but I was using Quads then. I would say, ne... 
Anti Cables Speaker Wire
Check to make sure your wiring didn't reverse phase on one of your speakers.