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Ohm Walsh 2
I own a pair of Ohm Walsh 2 that I upgraded to the super 2:2000. If memory serves me correctly the original 2's were 4 ohm speakers.The Marantz may not do well with a 4 ohm load. Back in the day I used a Acoustic Research amp that was designed for... 
Looking for recommendations - vintage amp & preamp to go with Ohm Walsh 2's
cdn38,I basically did the same as you,returning to my Ohm Walsh 2's that I have had since the 80's.I had them next to higher end system in my man cave powered by a Acoustic Research amp of the 70's vintage it was 60w per channel at 4 ohms,same imp... 
best match power amp for Acoustic Research AR 3
I have had several AR3a's-powered by my old but reliable AR amp,it is 60 watts-per side at 4 ohms.They sounded great for the time but were never designed to play at super loud levels-the tweeters were the weak point.Whatever you do pick an amp wit... 
Audio hookups
Tls49, it is a Sony BDP S5100-- thanks for the idea for the DAC and the link,will check it out. 
Audio hookups
Dtc,I am running into the same problem trying to hook up a new sony 3d player for my sister.She wants to be able to listen to audio cd's ,there is only a single coax digital input to the DVD player or an optical,her receiver does not have an optic... 
AR 3 Speakers
I have owned two pairs of 3a's,I ran them with a AR amplifier that I still have,it is rated at 60w per channel at 4 ohms.I can say from experience they will NOT handle that kind of power with 500w,they were never designed to handle that much.The p... 
Merlin TSM-MMM vs Adam Acoustics Compact MK 3
I too have upgraded my TSM over the years and I have to say the most recent upgrade to the MMM was the most dramatic. Puts them in a different league,highly recommended.You will not be disappointed. 
Oldest piece of gear you own
Acoustic Research integrated amp,purchased new in 1973,paired it with AR 3a's which sounded great,now have in a den with 1980ish Ohm Walsh 2.This little system with a very old Onkyo CD player sounds incredible,friends are amazed by it,the AR amp w... 
Best monitor for under $4000.00
I recently had my Merlin TSM upgraded to the MMM version by the manufacturer. I have owned many stand mounts and these are in a class of their own with this upgrade.You owe it to yourself to check them out.Bobby at Merlin will answer any questions... 
Using AVR Direct Mode for external amps
I used my HK avr7200 as a pre for my forte 4a-I was able to blend the avr for home theater with the forte and have just the forte for my merlins in 2 channel--but--with the advice of several buds I checked with Dan Modwright to see if an upgrade t... 
which flagship receiver
I can not comment on the newer Harmon Kardon avr's but I have an older AVR7200 I use for home theater that sounds great I have been through many avr's and always come back to HK high current sound. 
Vintage speakers from the 70's and 80's
I have as a second system-AR amp-I purchased in 1973Ohm Walsh 2 used 10 yrs agoOnyko-cd player-I must say the sound from this modest system is nothing short of amazing.I have had several friends listen andacutally get annoyed at how great it sound... 
Which center for CDM 1se
I went with the cdm 1nt center and have been very pleased 
SHM Universal Japan SACDs
I wanted to try the SHM Aja cd-sorry I was not impressed-I think the comments on source material are true.My SACD of Gaucho sounds much better. 
SHM Universal Japan SACDs
This is the first I have heard of these-would like to try the Aja-Steely Dan-does anyone know if these are surround or 2 channel and the best place to locate-I saw some on amazon---thanks