rrog

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Convert two Krell KSA 250 into MDA 500
Why ruin two of the best amps ever made? 
HK Citation 22 Bias Problem
Bad tube? Citation 22 is solid state. 
mjmudd
Look for a parts unit or check ebay for someone parting one out. 
Can a balanced cable be terminated with rca's
All adaptors have an affect on the sound. Why complicate things with adaptors? Keeping it simple usually results in better sound. 
What tube pre amp match up with a solid state amp
Quicksilver Full function preamp with it's extremely low output impedance is a good match with any amp. There is no need to go balanced. Think of the extra circuitry for the option of going balanced. Keep it simple. 
Why can you buy a car at dealer Invoice but audio
There are some variables in profit margins for stereo equipment. It's not always 40%, sometimes it is more depending on the product and the arrangement between the manufacturer and dealer. Cables and other accessaries are almost always 50%. Mark u... 
Best redbook cd-only player ?
"It's advantages, however, can only be realized with other reference Audio Research components and the best wiring and isolation."Audio Research CD players have had built in isolation since the CD3 MKII. In fact, isolation was the MKII update. 
Some speaker cables produce lower/higher volume?
Jim, Speaker cable transfers the power from your amplifier to your speakers. Some speaker cables are more efficient than others. Watch the bass with silver cables. Could it be possible you are turning up the volume in an effort to get more bass? 
Help with Acoustat Model 1 + 1
You don't need JL-3s to drive your 1+1s. A pair of Quicksilver Silver 90s will do just fine. One of the best amps I have heard on Acoustats is the TNT200. It was designed by Acoustat for Acoustat speakers and it sounded better than my Levinson dri... 
Looking to Upgrade my CDP
Audio Research CD3 MKII. Stay with a name you can trust. 
Vandersteen 2CE Vs. Von Schweikert VR-2100
B limo, Which 2Ci do you have? If you have the soft dome tweeter they are very old speakers and there is a good chance they are not working properly. Imaging should not be an issue with Vandersteens unless your drivers are not matched. 
How to fix stands on my Energy Reference 22's?
I would talk with a cabinet maker in your area. 
Will Parasound A21 damage my NHT Speakers?
Amplifiers don't kill speakers, people kill spealers. Under powering can damage tweeters. Over powering can damage woofers. 
PSAudio in trouble?
Good things are worth waiting for. 
Another audio dealer closes his shop
You don't think the prices of stereo equipment have anything to do with it, do you?