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ARC Support
I've had similar problems with other vendor's as well. It's a common strategy to prevent products from moving between regions and actually introducing competition in the market place. I moved between Europe and the USA 4 times in the last 20 years... 
Help w/ amp for ML Requests
If you consider the InnerSound, look at the Coda - both are designed and made by the Coda-Continuum Group and very similar in appearance and sound. 
Help w/ amp for ML Requests
I have a pair of M-L CLS II which also present a very difficult load. I've had excellent results with both CODA and a Threshold amps. Threshold went out of business and is back again, but it isn't the same company, so service could be a problem. I... 
More gain using XLR cables?????
Check your amp manual to see how much difference in gain you have between the two conneciton methods (mine is 9dB). You can set both levels the same by using the balance control and a Test CD (like (XLO) that has a track recorded specifically to b... 
Is Threshold back?
I have heard several people say that Threshold is back, but I'm still waiting for someone to come up with a phone number, address, etc. so I can contact them. 
Maggie MG 10.1 How to cut below 85hz
I had a similar problem with my Martin-Logan CLS II speakers. I purchased an electronic (active) crossover from Paradigm. It's a model X-30 and sits between your pre-amp and amp. You set the frequency for what goes to the sub and pick either 50, 8... 
why low impedance speakers?
Many low impedance speakers (1 - 3 ohms) are in the panel family (ribbons and electrostatics). Apogee, Martin-Logan, Quad, and Maggies are probably the most well known. Unlike dynamic drivers (cones and domes), ribbons and panels are low impedance... 
Blind Listening Tests?
It's often difficult to admit that the emperor has no clothes, especially after you've spent all that money on the fabric. 
Attention Audio Veterans
I owned a Harmon-Kardon (Rabco) ST-7 for a number of years. Also, Rabco made the ST-8 arm that could have been fitted to any number of turntables at the time. Revox made two different units as well, but I don't remember the model numbers (old age)!