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Shipping amps upside down?
if it plays don't worry about it - most high end stuff is built like a tank, especially amps and speaks. 
Directv booster or amplifier
Thanks all, avguy I also get in the high 80's which is common around here, i use a monster s video cable, i believe the 1000 or whatever the model number. my only real complaint is the shadowing i get on dark scenes - i've never had the tv calibra... 
Thiel 3.6 s and amplifier choices
I use a classe ca200 with great results and all mit cabling, 330 shotguns and 750 series 3's. Plenty of power as the classe doubles down into 4 ohms. the mits compliment the thiels ability to image really well. I also have tubes in the pre which I... 
Cable assist needed Krell Amp Thiel CS6
MIT ic's and speaker cables are my rec., I use with thiel 3.6's and classe. Better results when you use mit cable throughout rather than mix has been my experience. 
Best Martini s
2 parts Vox Vodka, 1 part Dekuyper Sour Apple Pucker, and a very thin green apple garnish to float - the ultimate appletini. 
Best single-malt Scotch...
The Dalmore 21 year is outstanding and priced reasonably for around $80, Dalmore Stillman's Dram 30 year is excellent also., but the 21 year is the best of the line. These are single Highland Malts blended by Richard Paterson, one of the best nose... 
Power cord for Meridian 508.24
Used synergistic research master coupler - using on my Meridian front end and very satisfied. 
Power cords - a BASIC question
Fritz, every post has good info - I'll just add by saying I have no idea why they make a difference but they do. My first pc was 2 years ago, went on a transport into a panamax extension cord and the improvement was unbelievable, and the rest of t... 
A most unlikely cable convert
Oops I mean Trelja, and I chewed my son out last night for poor spelling on an English paper. 
A most unlikely cable convert
Good job Treljia! Satisfying isn't it - I did a similar thing to my wife - a real naysayer. I was testing ic's and connned her into participation cause she hears better and as much as it hurt she could tell a clear audible difference like me for t... 
Help me Please???
Hi Aaron, my classe amp gets hot also, the heat sinks get really hot, I'm driving Thiels which are a tough load. Your amp will get hot to the touch and your heat sinks should be as hot as you describe. However, your amp should only be warm when in... 
Help: Something wrong to my amp???
My guess would be the cable, I've had 1 set of ic's and a pair of mit speaker cables that failed in my lifetime, it's the last thing you would suspect. the mit's had a short in the network and caused failure after about 5 minutes of playing and th... 
What makes a speaker thousands more...
Image and advertising budget. 
Speaker Placement
Nice post Rekiwi, so far your answer is the best to your own question. Real good points, I tend to agree in that there are so many variables that I can't imagine a formula giving an end result. Room shape, room contents, types of walls, ceilings, ... 
Speaker Placement
Great idea Redkiwi, I've been experimenting with this for years. I currently own Thiel 3.6's. I have tried the Cardas rule but just usually experiment to dial in because my room is a little odd. It's a partially finished basement and measures 14.5...