simao

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DIY Speaker Kits, a good idea?
I started down this road/hobby last year, initially with a Parts Express kit and now having just finished my own design based off a Soundblab YouTube tutorial. As @pindac ​​​​@koestner point out, there are inherent learning curves and initial inve... 
does it need to be complicated
@mdalton Good point. I was holding back from a separate streamer as the OP didn't seem to be into that. However, I can +1 on the Yamaha and Wiim combo!  
does it need to be complicated
Right on. It sounds like you're looking for One Integrated to Bind Them All. At your price point here're a few suggestions: 1. Cambridge Audio Evo 150 (~$3300) 2. NAD Masters M10 V3 (~$3000) 3. NAD C389 BluOS (~2500) Each of these offers both ... 
Eyes open or closed?
It depends on who I'm with and what I think they'll look like in the morning.   
Help deciding between two speakers.
Your Project puts out more than enough power for either option. But as @yogiboy suggests, the Infinitys may need more than just re-foaming; their caps may need replacing as well and the wiring is probably due for replacement. They spec at 89db (wh... 
Listening in car
@sls883 do you find a difference in sound quality between bluetooth and cable? I find the latter is way better than the former in my car.   
does it need to be complicated
It sounds like you’re in the market for an integrated amp - not a preamp, correct? Some clarification questions: Would you want one with a built in phono stage, or do you have an existing phono stage? What turntable and cartridge are you runnin... 
Single way or multiway
In my younger days I was all for a multi-way, but nowadays I can usually handle just a single way before it's time to call it a night and cut the music.  
Local pickup for speakers - should I let the buyer in the house or use the the garage?
@whoopycat +1.  Seriously. Maybe because like a few other people on this forum I too grew up in a pretty rough area of the country and now that I live in a pretty moderate safe place I find being paranoid is simply overkill. I've sold several piec... 
Outdoor config!
Here're a few options from Crutchfield: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_298OCTRCKG/SoundTube-OctoRock-Gray.html?tp=188 https://www.crutchfield.com/p_735BL650/Definitive-Technology-BL-650.html?tp=188 And a few others. Most are not Bluetooth.  
Do you Think Altec model 19 is outdated speakers ?
Not outdated at all. However, that James Taylor cover's godawful.  
Does anyone have a schematic for a Classe CDP-102 they can share.
I suspect the schematic is proprietary to Classe and not readily available publicly. Their dealers or service centers will have the information, but won't be able to give it to you.   
Outer Vinyl Sleeves, is it a good idea?
I ditch mine immediately. PIA when taking records out of rack. In fact, I guess it was record sleeves that were the tangential inspiration for me to build my own record storage racks of the records are all front facing.  
Let's talk music, no genre boundaries
Is there a separate forum for those who have insider privileges? Or are you all allowed to talk about that.  
Focals latest - Cat Houses?
You put those things in my house and I would start scratching them! Aesthetically they’re not bad; I mean, I would change that god-awful greige color to something with a bit more personality. But I’m going to echo @erik_squires observation about w...