rrog

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PrimaLuna ProLogue Two vs ProLogue Premium
Why not pass on made in China and buy a used ARC, CJ, Manley, VTL, Quicksilver or one of the other made in USA amplifier? 
Speaker Spikes - do the shake test
I like to think speaker manufacturers, especially those with a proven track record, know what they are doing when they assemble a speaker system and provide specific accessories. 
Advice on bias range setting
The recommended range is 250-275. Why would you consider anything else? Whenever there is a range I always use the higher setting because it sounds better. 
Legacy audio classics
This is a highly controversial subject, but I agree with above posts. 
How do you dress your cables?
"How do you dress your cables?"It depends on whether it's a boy cable or a girl cable. 
Anyone tried military grade anti vibration feet ?
At first glance I thought they were motor mounts from my Norton 750 Commando. 
Alnico or not alnico ....... what is the bisible d
If this is for home use I recommend you take a look at JBL L-300 Summit. 
What is nearfield listening?
I agree with Mapman. Also, nearfield monitors must have drivers close together for proper integration. Floor standing speakers with drivers mounted across the front baffle are not designed for nearfield listening although many people use this type... 
Speaker Spikes - do the shake test
Wolf, No, you are not the only anti-spiker. Sometimes I spike and sometimes I don't. It depends on the situation. I do whatever it takes to get the best sound, but I know spiking is not always the answer as some folks believe. 
Elevate Floorstanders to Ear Level?
You can raise the speaker one foot or you can tilt it back with similar results. However, raising the speaker will change the tonal balance due to distancing the speaker from a critical room boundry, the floor. This is the reason for Mapleshade's ... 
Anyone modded a Steelhead?
"I run mine directly into my power amps(tubes),but I feel I could use a bit more fullness."This is why you are lacking fullness. 
Help me find my Weak Link.
Let me guess. Your system is lacking body. 
what dimensions for a 12” sb cr77 subwoofer?
Drivers are designed for either ported enclosures or sealed enclosures. You should start by finding out which driver you have. 
$10 vs $100 power plug
"Them golden ear Gods can't hear any better than us normal folk...."They don't care about hearing. They care about going to the bank. 
Stereophile $6.00 per year 1/25 only
Stereophile has been mailing me these incredible offers for months now, but I am not interested. As far as I'm concerned 50 cents per copy is still too much.