rleff

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Adding Balanced Outputs to your amp?
I think the mod is worth being done; this allows running long balanced lines which results in improved noise rejection;this lowers the noise floor level to increase low level detail and allows the use of shorter speaker cables.Especially nice if u... 
B&K amplifier Fans
I agree with Bdgregory, as I was also a b&k M200 sonata user;driving merlin 4b+'s the sound was excellant;sold them for a pair of vtl 225 monoblocks. 
Seeking amp help or thoughts, please :-
how about running active speakers either 3 of them or going with 2 and no center channel (phantom ) 
Searching for a new Pre/Pro Again
Did you check out the emotiva product? Maybe a theta casa nova might work for you; I have one for sale;if interested drop me a email; a audition can be arranged if you are near my location. 
Which speaker from a few years ago?
How about dunlavy sc-v's. 
If money is not a problem
My pick would be the top of the line soundlabs' driven with Ralph's(atmasphere) MA3's.Mrtennis;why the quads and not soundlab;just wondering? 
Please recommend a high-powered SS amp
what speaker are you trying to drive and at what listening levels? 
Vienna Mozart Grand or Beethoven Baby Grand
I would contact the manufacturer for this question and see where the conversation leads you too. 
Leaving amplifiers on all the time???
I think Tvad's suggestion is excellant. 
Atma-Sphere MA-1 amps
I think you should talk with Ralph directly; you will get straight answers and he will not jam his gear down your throat; you will also gain a perspective of his goals and objectives that he is trying to acheive thru his designs;I have had this ex... 
Balanced or Unbalanced?
Ralph(atmasphere); if you pop your head back into this thread do you still like the Mogami cable for balanced use? 
5 Years or More?
I think my soundlab m2's are keepers;unless I move up the line or have to move to a smaller home. 
Lost in the loudspeaker wilderness...
I will second the snell cv's also;a friend had them in his system in Minnesota; he was into classic rock and his speakers had to have solid bass; he still has these speakers today.I remember these to play all types of music well,have a large sound... 
looking for an amp for 12 to 15 hundred
I second the odyssey and would also suggest looking at one of the belles amps. 
Pre-Pro Suggestions?
Take a look at the products emotiva have to offer;excellant value with focus on 2 channel audio; as this is one of your concerns.I am running a dmc-1 with excellant results.Also won't break the bank and they offer a upgrade policy that saves you $...