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The best speaker you ever heard?
GregmThis snip from a thread is from the very first "Synergy" owner...they don't sound like to tuff an amp load."The Synergy efficiency is at least 95 db/W, I actally think it could be more like 96 to 97. Impedance is around 2.5 ohms and very line... 
How do you calculate watts per channel?
Some reading that may help a little.http://sound.westhost.com/bi-amp.htmDave 
upgrade dilemna
LarryHeHe, I understand!...thats why I have a bunch of extra amps and speaker systems with nothing to do, poor things :DDave 
upgrade dilemna
If you like your speakers, I'll guess you do. Get rid of the MC352 to free up some more cash...thats "WAY" to much amp for those speakers...100 watts a side is overkill.If you like MAC...stay with MAC tubed gear.Or,Pick up a tubed integrated or tu... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Kkennymacc" Can't afford the Analysis, although I'm finding myself suddenly searching for a good pair of Apogee Divas "HeHe....I saw your wanted ad. You may want to drop a note on the Apogee speaker forum. We have members all over the world to hel... 
The WORST Components for Rock and Pop Music
TvadNo I have not heard those, I would expect them to sound very good though!I have an older "Classic Records" 24/96 DAD from a few years ago of the (I Robot) recording that sounds very good. The only other Alan Parsons I own (other than vinyl) is... 
How to hook up a computer to a home theater
This is what I use...comes with everything you need.http://www.xitel.com/product_phfl.htmDave 
The WORST Components for Rock and Pop Music
AudiofeilMy bad, I have a bad habit of saying albums...I should have said cd's.I do have many old albums (Linn Axis Turntable)...I re-bought many albums "cd replacements" from those years because I thought at the time it was the way to go... (bett... 
New amp advices please
I have a pair of Rogue M-120 Magnums driving Apogee Duetta Signatures. If you like to listen at extream levels...stay with solid state amps.If you only listen at fairly loud levels you will love the Rogues....I like mine better than my Krell on my... 
The WORST Components for Rock and Pop Music
Something along the lines of "Pink Floyd The Wall" or any other of the hundreds (maybe even thousands?) of well recorded rock albums... do sound good on any hi-end system that can playback at fairly high Spl's...most e-stats and planers can not do... 
Pipedreams vs. Soundlabs
The new Apogee (Synergy 1.5) may be a good option to compare with those brands....Spl's of 110-115db can be had with these.Some of the slam of the big pipedreams while giving a Soundlab like soundfield....around $25,000 for the new Apogees which i... 
Tube amp for rock? Newb Questions
Zamdrang"Dave - What would be considered "large floorstanders with big woofers"?"15"...a pair of 12's...maybe even a pair of 10'sFor instance...I have a pair of VMPS Supertowers with a 15" and 12".... rated at 91db, These things eat power even tho... 
Tube amp for rock? Newb Questions
Tube amps are great for rock, you do need to match them with your speakers of choice. High powered tube amps cost a lot of money...choose your speakers wisely and you'll be a very happy camper.I'm using Rogue Audio tubed monos...great amps for roc... 
The WORST Components for Rock and Pop Music
Some old rock cd's sound best when played back on boom boxes, A remaster of some of these older cd's does help sometimes.Sometimes the album (vinyl) sounds wonderful, god only knows what happened in the cd transfer?I still own my old VMPS Supertow... 
The WORST Components for Rock and Pop Music
With out a sub...no dipoles I've ever listened to sound as good as big old monopole boxes kicking out bass heavy rock music.While dipole bass sounds more correct, ie... (has better tone) to my ear...I still prefer big cone bass for rock.The reason...