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Audio Note kit 2 vs kit 3
ToddI now have the kit 3the integration between the drivers is better and there is more detail and less of a sonic signature, especially the bass, it is less colored and tighter. I did not notice much of an improvement in efficency however despite... 
Turn on amp w/o speakers
it is harmful to most tube amps but not harmful to most solid state amps - is my minimal response 
Large Advent Fried Egg Tweeters
I agree the Advents are not the last word in high end extension but have beautiful midrange tone and is a nicely balanced speaker.I owned a pair of EPI 100s and they are good but a little thin in the high end for my taste and would take large Adve... 
35 watts in Ultralinear vs 50 watts in Triode
When I owned Rogue 120Magnums I felt the Triode mode had better midrange with more focus and better depth and more grunt in the bass. I thought Ultralinear was inferior all around kind of washed out and thinner and not that much louder either so i... 
Any Can fans out there?
I like Tago Mago and Future Dayspretty progressive stuff for being made so long ago... 
Tara Labs Quantum III speaker cables
FWIW Tkyc, you might want to contact Tara about the loose ends. I had a similar problem with their Pandora IC (15years old) and emailed them they told me to send it in to be fixed for free. They even paid for shipping back to me. First class custo... 
Pass & Plinius Amps
I have heard both but not on the same systema guess would be that in most cases, Pass would be more neutral and Plinius more 'tubelike' in tonal character. A Plinius SA100 MKIII is what I settled for, in leu of a tube amp, a few years back. 
Tara Labs Quantum III speaker cables
BTW I think $200 is for 8ft single run not bi wire... 
Tara Labs Quantum III speaker cables
I think my friend had a pair of the Quantum III. Are they blue/teal colored? If so they were made in the late 80s and sold for about $200. My memory may be off a little but this info is pretty close. They are a well rounded cable from what I recal... 
Transparency: What speakers have it in spades?
mdhooverthanks for sharing!I want speakers number four and the video machine please!I said please!?!pretty please?!! 
glass shelves under components?
thanks to all for your responses 
Running for Dummest question EVER
half speed mastered is what you are looking for. The vinyl is cut at half speed so the sound are more accurate. Good luck finding one however, I do not think they make them anymore. 
Transparency: What speakers have it in spades?
BTW you may just have a case of good component matching. I would be careful replacing those speakers.food for thought... 
Transparency: What speakers have it in spades?
JM Reynaud Trentes have a sound similar to Spendor and go down to 42hz, they have tremendous clarity. A true gem. 
The Musicians Behind The Motown Sound
check out the DVD 'Standing in the Shadows of Motown' which is also about the Funk Brothers and very good