rrog

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One speaker putting out -3db less?
Move the speakers to the center of the room when you to your test. Are your speakers bi-wired? You can also check upper and lower frequencies left to right to narrow down a problem. 
B&W 802D Floor Spikes??
Better imaging, cleaner overall sound, tighter bass. Try them and see for yourself. 
Cost to treat a room?
What makes you think you need to treat your room? 
Very interesting radio shack vs. audioquest
Want more body in the sound? Go to a heavier gauge speaker cable. I know a guy that uses solid core thermostat wire from Home Depot, claims it's the best wire he has used and the bass is awesome. 
Anyone using KT88's in D series ARC gear?
Audio Research offered an upgrade to the Classic Series amplifiers which replaced 6550 output tubes with KT88 tubes. I believe the change over required a resister replacement in order to properly use the KT88 tube. I would not change anything in y... 
Large Object Between Mini Monitors on Stands...
I heard with tropical fish between the speakers the image has a tendency to wander. 
I think I've made up my mind
Ack, The discussion regarding the ARC Ref 3 and Pass amp is exactly what Spectral wants to avoid. I am in fact a believer in not only the sonic matching of components, but also the electric matching which is where the system is either make or broken. 
I think I've made up my mind
The people manufacturing tube amplifiers don't make a big deal out of speaker cables. They just say to choose an efficient cable and keep the runs short.I keep thinking I want to get back into solid state, but good solid state sound is both compli... 
Amp Power Conditioner or not?
Elizabeth, Interesting!Try "STAR" grounding your system into the same outlet without the power conditioner. I still don't believe in power conditioners on anything anytime, but I don't have the problems some people have. I am the first house from ... 
Snell Type A/II or Type E/III - opinions wanted
Has anyone had experience with the Snell K? 
Who can repair older Theta
This is how we learn what brands not to buy. I am currently considering a CD upgrade and Theta is not on my list nor will they ever be. We need to support the companies that deserve our support. Because an item was not purchased new by you is a po... 
I think I've made up my mind
Ok, tell me how this benefits you in your system and what the advantage is over other amplifiers. 
Surge protectors without noise rejection
I agree with Naim. I have a friend that swears by Belkin outlet strips. They are sold at Home Depot, very inexpensive. 
I think I've made up my mind
Spectral could have easily incorporated bandwidth limiting in their amplifiers and allowed the use of other cables. So, what do you think the reason is for the MIT speaker cable requirement? Could it be money from MIT for telling their customers t... 
I think I've made up my mind
My point is; what's at the end of the speaker cable?