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Bi-amp question
to use two different sounding amps will instantly outweigh any advantage possibly gained by bi-amping.are the PSBs so difficult to drive? 
Tube Amp Kits
http://www.audionotekits.com/very nice stuff 
Impedance Matching - Tube Amp/Speakers
It is worth mentioning that the impedance of the speaker will affect the sound and control the amplifier has. You may notice a bit of extra bloom in the bass or loss of control.Not a big concern but you could try the different outputs on the back ... 
Tightening RCA Interconnect ends
funny I just posted about how I sent my Pandora S in for fixing and Tara did it for free including shipping. I paid for shipping there but a gift overall IMO. 
Is good customer service about dead?
I sent in a twenty year old Tara IC and they fixed it for free including shipping. Also Rogue replaced a (damaged in shipping) amplifier with a new one at their expense.pretty impressive imo... 
Goertz Sounding a bit lean
I really like Goertz speaker wire but the one IC I tried was so so. The Hero is known for being warm. I have not heard Red Dawn but why the interest in a ribbon cable? I would try anything Gabriel Gold myself, their stuff is very musical and detai... 
FM Radio is dead ....R.I.P
not even close to being dead for me, I listen to my local college radio station on my vintage tuner all the time and it sounds terrific 
Davy Jones we will miss you
I used to love watching their show, a very happy memory.RIP 
what to buy under $500 bi wire spkr cable
Vikingnick, you could just buy the wire and cut it to length and strip 1/2 inch off the end and use it bareI am just trying to save you some money and let you try a wire you might really enjoyI used to ignore DIY wire posts, I just never believed ... 
what to buy under $500 bi wire spkr cable
sorry Vikingnick I was a bit vague.A few years back these DIY cables made a splash.Popularized by 6Moons, here is the link:http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/whitelightning/moonshine.htmlI have had several really good cables in my system and these... 
what to buy under $500 bi wire spkr cable
8TC was OK but a bit thin on my Maggie 1.6 decent tone but not much moreYMMV of course 
what to buy under $500 bi wire spkr cable
I know it sounds crazy but this wire is used for the White Lightning speaker wire and (presuming it is still the same as it was 3 years ago) better than most of what you will find in your price range.It has a full big sound with smooth highs and e... 
speakers for low level listening
This came up a few months back you may want to search the archivesMost people think of the Quad ESL when considering low volume listening 
How many albums do you need ?
I read an article about recording TV shows and there is a reason we never watch what we recorded. I forget the reason but it is often true for me and I feel the same way about CDs, I already have them so I end up listening to the radio (internet o... 
which cowboy junkies cd?
I like Mazzy Starr but think they are a bit 'POP' compared to Cowboy Junkiesfwiw