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Optimal Placement for Magnepan 3.6?
A big room is nice. Maggies work well if placed well out in the room. 12 feet from the back wall is not too much, 4 or 5 feet from the side walls. Toe in speakers and find the sweet spot. Bass is OK with the 3.6 but a good sub system will really p... 
The "Tiv" is on more than my stereo
I got a little Sony "all in one" for my wife. I put a nice pair of Athena speakers on it for a bit better sound. The wife rocks the house with it, it's perfect for background, radio or just spinning some CDs. You don't always need the big system r... 
Vandersteen 5A dynamics and bass response.
Nothing will equal the RS1Bs in the bass energy and depth. Is it possible to keep the sub towers and add the Vandys? Don't get rid of the Infinities until you have a satisfying replacement.Thanx, Russ 
Best musical sub for a Triangle Celius?
I don't know if I have a good set up or not. I have a HGS-12 and a HSU 10 inch with my Celius. The Velodyne always seems a little heavy and a bit slow. I like the Hsu, it's a light weight driver and seems a better match but doesn't go as low. I th... 
Detailed sound? Real?
Well guys, I have my own thoughts on this. I believe the recording and playback is an art form of it's own. It cannot be compared to live music in any way. I've never be fooled into thinking I'm sitting in front of a full symphony orchestra. That'... 
gain control issue
Ahh, I get it, sorry. I thought you didn't have enough gain, was thinking 2:30 o'clock on the dial. As suggested, I'd call Unico or Kevin Deal at upscale and see if they had a solution.Thanx, Russ 
gain control issue
I have Celius 202, very efficient. Something sounds amiss. What is your source? A low gain phono maybe?Thanx, Russ