sol322

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Which to turn on first...Amp or preamp?
Check AC polarity on the wall plates and your grounding 
Are extended warranties necessary on plasmas?
When was the first time you heard from an extended warranty?I think is a money making strategy that is based only on probability of failure i.e. I sell 100 and get 50 people to buy the extended warr. ergo I make 25 grand that might take a hit of c... 
Late Night Listening When Wife Wants Music OFF
Slight different angle: suggest her to use ear plugs to help lessen the "problem" plus your use of the recommended mentioned equipment. Could be better than the separate rooms options.....it's really up to your particular situation to choose the b... 
What paint to use on power outlets
Kev:I suppose that you have the plastic Ivory standard ones, right? Simply remove the covering plate and apply the same latex based paint used on the wall. will make them almost invisible if done properly. If you are careful enough you can do the ... 
Speaker swap or Amp,which impacts more????
2bigears:Whatever your decision in the speakers vs amp question, definitely invest time in room setup and power fed to your system. In my case I didn't realize the real potential of the gear I owned 'til I started accoustics and pĆ³wer treatments. ... 
Just moved - sound destroyed
Loose:I'd suggest to put the breaker tripping first on your list due to safety reasons. Does the Blue Circle do the same in other circuit / apartmentyour work. If the piece is in proper working condition, have your wiring checked ASAP. 
My oh my....guys check this out
I think Sennheiser guys will have a tough task trying to "scale down" this for their customers!!! 
Testicle Tumor
Foxtrot:I've crossed the tunnel you're entering. In my case it was bad happened 13 yrs ago (was 34 and married) with no kids at the time, had to endure two exploratory interventions after.....BUT my hair came back better than before the chemo, now... 
Suddenly, things are sounding awful...
Reeds:If your room is still as in the system pics I'd suggest to get panels for the first reflection points in the sidewalls. To get a glimpse of the effect use some of the fiber you have lying around or heavy blankets for those points and the bac... 
Can I put receiver and CD player on top of my sub?
Besides vibrations there are strong magnetic fields involved.I wouldn't rcommend doing it. 
Storing my Speakers
Do you have the original packaging?Heat build up as stated above is very harsh. Better the storage room you mentioned IMHO. It's better to pack them when the humidy is low. You can use dessicant packets (the ones that come inside the electronics b... 
Need Help With a Bright System
The power strip you mention IMHO won't help that much. Something at least at the level of Monster HTS2000 will be my first attempt to consider. Or better if a dealer can let you home try something.Let us know what happens with the mass loading.Do ... 
Need Help With a Bright System
Jwglista:Did you have previously everything except the Antals and sound was OK, i.e. better highs reproduction?Do you have any power treatment for your source?Have you tried any vibration tweaks specially on DVD player?Try mass loading the DVD pla... 
What stole your attention from HiFi?
I meant touch my heart Ben! 
What stole your attention from HiFi?
Touchy one Ben!!