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How important is 10 or 12 ohms to flea powered amp
Depends on the amp, but I would guess that a vast majority of folks who run flea power amps run them with speakers less than 12 ohms (only because 8 ohm are most common). I run my 3 watt 2A3 amp with several pairs of 8 ohm speakers and they work g... 
Best beer
09-27-12: CsontosCarlsberg. Probably the best beer in the world. It says so right on the can.Reminds me of the movie Elf where the sign on the outside of the coffee shop says World's Best Coffee"Close your eyes and taste this. What do you taste?""... 
What Does Holographic Sound Like?
I'm talking about objects, images and information that change your sensory perception, as opposed to anything that has a DIRECT effect on the audio signal ANYWHERE in the system - the power provided at the wall, cables or electronics, or the acou... 
What Does Holographic Sound Like?
09-26-12: GeoffkaitIt might be helpful to forget almost everything you learned about quantum physics. Or for that matter, any other kind of physics 
Mini Amplifiers
Jolida has a cool little 10-watt PP EL84 amphttp://www.jolida.com/product/glassfx/fx10 
Reduced analog posts and items for sale here?
09-23-12: KetchupWhile this thread is still alive, where else are people going to buy and sell?Audio Asylum, Audio Circle, Audio Karma. 
Reduced analog posts and items for sale here?
09-23-12: RoscoeiiiThink volume is down in general. Part of it may be redesign related, part of it is likely that there is less audio forum and sales activity in the summer.Perhaps part of it, but I would say as much to do with this site's redesig... 
Best way to connect phono stage to int amp?
09-23-12: TbromgardThat's what I thought. I anticipate a nice upgrade in performance.Hmmm...please follow up after you get the Jolida. 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
09-21-12: JkontulyI have heard the Lore-S and I liked them a lot but thought they might be a little too smooth for rock. I have had it suggested to me that I might prefer the std lore. However, the subject is Omen vs Lore which leads me to believe... 
Daber 2: better speaker in the world for $1k?
Is there a better loudspeaker in the world for less than $1k?Yes, hundreds of loudspeakers. Because people like different things. 
Set amps ?
What is so great about them is that they are usually a very simple design employing Class A operation which can pass a less bastardized audio signal to the speakers.What's not so great about them is that they are low power (you asked about 2 - 6 w... 
An audiophile dilemma
What's the dilemma?If the JBLs sound better to you and they are cheaper, isn't that a good thing? 
break-in--bane or boon ??
Huh? I thought phone calls made your system sound better. Now I learn that I should remove phones from my house? Geez, what's next, clocks? 
Efficient Full Range Speakers
I can't comment on Sonist too much, I only heard them at a show and they sounded like they were powered by cream...so smooth. Price, timing and accessibility prevented me from buying them.I didn't find the Zu Omens bright, I liked them as well. Bu... 
Ear 834 integrated tube amp good match tekton lore
I have used my Manley Stingray EL84 @ 36 watts / 18 watts with the Lores and I think it's a good combo. Different than my 2A3 SET but not better or worse. Depends on my mood and what I'm listening to.