saki70

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Separates vs. Integrated
When you find a speaker that you wish to purchase , consider the amp that was driving it also . Maybe not the exact amp but something further down the same manufacturers line . Usually manufacturers stuff have the same basic/house sound with varin... 
How do you chose speakers based on room size?
This is a great thread !I was wondering if we could take this a step further ?Is there some aspect of speaker build/design that one should look for in those small room/nearfield situations that would be different than the larger rooms and visa- ve... 
Achieving audio system synergy
Your best bet is to go listen to what the pro's , ie. dealers , have put together . If they are good at it...you will know . If they are not , well you will know ! Bring your own favorite and well known cd's for a test listen . Take your time , a ... 
Best integrated tube amp for 3A MM deCapo i?
I have heard the Di Capo i's on a Cary 300B , it was not enough power .While these speakers are rated at 92db. the resistance is down to 6 ohms nominal . I have these with a 35w P/P and it is quite nice . I A/B'd the Sli-80 with a Cayin A88-T on t... 
Vintage speakers 80s-90s.....
80's-90's are vintage ?Man , I'm OLD !!! 
Wire the House A/C or get Power Conditioner?
Are you saying that creating a 'new' common point inside the panel is incorrect according to code ? Or is that 'common point', that you mentioned , something different than the additional grounding bar that is installed inside the panel ?Oh , and ... 
Wire the House A/C or get Power Conditioner?
Rushton ;I am not trying to argue with you . You seem knowledgable . I am just trying to learn and maybe help others too .Does that explanation also apply when you connect the isolated circuit grounds to a seperate grounding bar inside of the pane... 
Review: Butler Audio TDB 5150 Multichamp
Nice read ! It was informative and the comical parts are a nice touch !Were you using the Onkyo as a processor before the Thor during the review ?I enjoyed the reference material listed so that I could hear a sample and build my audio library as w... 
Wire the House A/C or get Power Conditioner?
Rushton;Interesting view on isolated grounds . Your method may be less involved . How would you address the noise/interference issue , transmitted through the lines , from things like digital equipment , electric motors and flourecent lighting ?I ... 
SET the best?
Johnk ;I realize you probably don't want to blow your own 'horn' here , so can you enlighten us on the qualities that we should look for in a speaker for SET use ? Particularly refering to the bass issue that you eluded to . We also would be inter... 
Wire the House A/C or get Power Conditioner?
Wire off of the truck is fine . Just make sure that it is copper , not aluminum .Your electrician will be happier with 12g. wire than 10g. when it comes time to make the connections at the recepticles !Another consideration , that I like , is to h... 
How reliable are EAR amps
Along the same lines as Blindjim... I like to send emails , from the manufacturer's own website , asking questions about their product of which I have an interest .Sometimes I get an answer within minutes or hours . I consider them a good company ... 
Will I benefit with 20 or 15 amp dedicated lines
Definitely 20A. circuits with the 12g.wire w/ground . Use copper not aluminum wire .And I would suggest that you have them installed with an isolated ground . That would be a seperate ground from the rest of your electrical system with the groundi... 
Best speaker value between $1800-$2100
What is it about your speakers that you don't like or want to change ? Are you married to your amp ? Maybe the Creek/Silverline synergy is not working .If I remember correctly , Silverline has been voicing some of his later stuff with SS . I am no... 
Speakers for bad rock recordings
I think that it depends on what is making it a "bad recording" .If it is recorded hot , tizzy on the top end with a lot of sssssssss's and zzzzzz's , then my suggestions above will help .If the recording is compressed , soundslike it is coming fro...