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philjolet

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Cat-proofing your speakers...
check the archives and expect tons of humor (a stick with a nail) in between some valid ideas...good luck 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
I think the OP is asking a hypothetical question 
Whatever happened to Audio Physic? Cardeus ?
the Audio Physic website seems to be up and runningI agree I have not heard about them lately 
Is the most efficient speaker the best speaker?
I think with all other things equal, then I say yes it is best to have high efficiency speakers so the amp can cruise along in an effortless mode and for the right solid state designs class A all the time.why not? 
Who prefers the Quad 57s over the 63s?
I believe Peter Walker worked on the 63's from 1963 to 1981 hence the name ESL 63.fwiw 
Who prefers the Quad 57s over the 63s?
I always preferred the 57, it has a magic that the 63 lacks. The 57 may have perfect tone or maybe a bit more nuance it is hard to say but they seem to have a more palpable presence. I always felt the 63 may be more 'neutral' but maybe in a subtra... 
why does NBC sound so bad? are networks different
thanks guysI should mention that I am using my stereo for sound so it is not the TV that is affecting the problem. 
Anyone compared NAD and Cambridge Intergrateds?
Beave thanks for the volume control comparison, it seems right and explains the 'jumpy' volume control on the NAD, a bit of a pain on low volume stuff... 
Best Cables for around $500
the Morrow might be interesting, they have super detail, though I wonder if the 'neutral' quality they have would work well with Maggies.I like to recommend Gabriel Gold Revelations which fall into your price range and have a very musical quality ... 
What Interconnect for Mcintosh mr-78 tuner
fwiw I thought AU 24 sounded thin on my system... 
over packing items---overkill?
I had a Rogue amp that was obviously dropped during shipment and the cover was dented and sheared off all the top screws in the process.as far as I am concerned, overpack away!!! 
Anyone compared NAD and Cambridge Intergrateds?
volume always works but a bit clumsy as mentionedI do not know about the universal remote but it certainly should work IMO...just thought it was worth a mention as some people care more about funtion than anything else! and my unit may just be fau... 
Anyone compared NAD and Cambridge Intergrateds?
hey Vhiner,one last thing...may be a dealbreaker for some, but on occasion the remote on my 326 acts up, the other day I could not get the mute button to 'unmute'! Sometimes, if I pushed it too long sources changed! I had new batteries (AAA) as we... 
Anyone compared NAD and Cambridge Intergrateds?
I have an NAD C326BEE (in a second system) driving Sound Dynamics 300ti speakers and it sounds big and intimate with terrific soundstage width and depth. Tone and dynamics are very good. In short it reminds me of their 3020 but better in all areas... 
Complete 2.0 System for Under $3k?
Gehrm,I think you should buy a nice pair of speakers first (I am not familiar with the ones you mentioned, Vandersteen might also be your cup of tea) and a Rega or similar turntable along with a cheaper amp, maybe Outlaw Audio with phono. I would ...