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philjolet

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Audio Research Ref 3 : heat and top space needed?
you can buy a little fan to cool it off for about 30 dollars. Cheaper than a new rack... 
Tube Integrated with deep bass
Audio Note Soro SE has amazing bassI am selling mine but it makes no difference on my opinion - awesome bass for tubes or solid state 
Thinking of upgrading speakers, any suggestions?
you just described my Audio Note E speakersvery open and dynamic with pure tone 
Seating distance to Magnepan 3.6r's?
I like both the Cardas and the rule of thirds (if you have room) for Maggies. Typically you would create an equilateral triangle between your chair and two speakers for a listening position.BTW you have a near perfect room size based on a (very ol... 
Amps on the cheap....real cheap
Sell the Adcom and buy a used Innersound ESL which is a very big step up and made to run ESL's. Less than $1000 used (I imagine) by now. 
Cable Burn In Problem
I agree cable burn in helps the sound but think you should just plug it in and use it. 
Nina Simone '4 Women' compilation
thanks Rec,I will buy it. I just discovered Nina Simone, I know it seems I must live under a rock to just now hear her music but I am glad I did. I have her CD Finest Hour (after hearing a cut from it on WIDR - a local collage radio station) and i... 
Mark Levinson 326S or Audio Research Ref 3 ?
I do not care what anyone says about tubes and solid state having sound qualities that are converging, tubes will always have tube qualities and solid state will sound like solid state. Which do you prefer? 
Magnepan 3a's with two bridged krell 1000wpc 8ohms
I remember playing a drum solo on the 1.6 that was louder than real drums I am sure, they could get incredibly loud, most people do not know this, unlike the ribbon tweeter in the 3a which is FAR MORE FRAGILE. 
Magnepan 3a's with two bridged krell 1000wpc 8ohms
I had almost 1000 watts with a pair of 1.6's and it is the only time they really opened up and sang. I say go for it! 
ZeroDust still the best?
I wonder if the ME has anything that may harm/migrate up the cantiliver? Did someone check this? etc.. etc... 
what are"fun" speakers?
Darosenb - did you mean WATT Puppies?;^)I think of big speakers that have rich tone and a big dynamic sound. Something inaccurate but enjoyable, maybe we should all own them... 
Using older cable in new system? Need advice...
ChazroI have some Tera Pandora S ICs from the late 80s. These were top notch back then costing over $300. They still sound nice with a full tone and nice detail but my $380 Audio Note AN V cables easily are more open, detailed and revealing withou... 
Vinyl vs. top-notch digital
The quality of your phono amp fits into the mix as well. Just another variable to consider... 
Using older cable in new system? Need advice...
everyone has an opinion, I feel upgrading your cables is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to upgrade your system. I would buy cables on Agon try them out and sell them if you do not like them. If you use the Cable Co you will end up paying ful...