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Biamping
A21+  no brainer.  
DId you get that paperwork from the IRS about purchasing? over $600.00
That should be unconstitutional. There is nothing in the constitution about that. It just gives congress the power to tax and they seem to be very good at doing that.   
What's up with lousy bass on classic rock recordings?
Bass takes up a lot of room on a vinyl record, reducing play time. Digital media doesn't suffer from that issue.   
Small, Effective Subwoofers?
subs often are used to help fill bass nulls, and the absolute worst placement for that is adjacent to the main speakers. Some of the best subs are front firing and meant to be placed between the main loudspeakers. There are many reports of bett... 
12SN7
Any tube with an A or B on the tail feathers is not a direct replacement for an earlier tube but a product improvement. Sometimes the new tube can be used and sometimes not and vice-versa.    
More Bass
What are you using for power?  
Is Imaging Worth Chasing?
And finally, what is between your speakers?  This is something I recently discovered by accident. I formerly had cabinet (sideboard) btw the speakers that was approx 30” high - had decent imaging. But we got a new lower cabinet (18” high) AND ITS... 
What is your experience with amp power?
It seems the closest thing to a perfect world of amp employment is via Bi-Amping Mono-blocks>bi-amp  
Connectors from cross-overs to drivers question
With the proper tool a crimp is a very good connection. But a cheap soldering iron, some flux and some solder will work on most electric joints. Learn to solder, it's not hard.    
What is your experience with amp power?
If you want to play (loud), you have to pay. Big powerful expensive amps exist for a reason. They work in most applications and let you not worry about coming up short on power. And for some reason, unknown to me, big amps add power and weight eve... 
Hello and "THANKS IN ADVANCE"
The 901s need equalization, the 601s don't. The only way to run both properly would be with two stereo amps with the 901 equalizer only connected to the amp driving the 901s. It doesn't matter what equalizer you use, it can only be one or the othe... 
Bose 901 equalizer.
Bose equalizers are really meant to match the various versions of the 901 loudspeaker. Yes, the bass boost is extreme and can easily overdrive other loudspeakers. A quick word about using an equalizer. If your loudspeaker is seriously deficient at... 
Need advice on building a system from a mishmash of components!
Wish the GTA had phono.  Just add an outboard phono-pre. Many to choose from, some very good and affordable.   
Need advice on building a system from a mishmash of components!
Keep the Mac amp, Golden Tube pre-amp, the B&W speakers, and whatever sources you want to use. I'd only use the secondary stuff for the garage or spare bedroom.   
tube amp for home theater AND 2 channel?
A 2K tube amp hooked up to an AVR, isn't going to be that great. Burning expensive power tubes for long hours isn't going to be so great either. If I was working with a limited budget and I was driving LaScalas, I would try my Rogue Sphinx. It jus...