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How much does your system retail for?
well its hard to say after 5 systems and 3 home theater systems. just about 120k.there are 3 listing rooms for my 2 channel systems and 3 home theater rooms. of course i do not have any kids and spend my life collecting audio equipment which i nev... 
B&W 805 Sig Problem.
thanks guys. the b&w rep told me he would send out another pair and have them looked at by the dealer before i take them this time. i wrote a nice letter with a little finesse and they are sending out the 3rd pair of speakers by the end of the... 
B&W 805 Sig Problem.
you guys are missing the point. they are brand new from b&w. 
Matching Amps and Preamps--any Combo?
what you need to do is listen to all combinations of amps preamps cd player and speakers. matching the same amp and preamp does not mean it will sound great. 
Plinius warm-up
all amps tend to need a couple of days to warm up. i leave my amps running with a cd in the player for 24 hours before i listed to the music. if i know someone is comming over to hear my system. i run it for a day or so. my sa250 never gets turned... 
System Plateau--Help Me Take The Next Step
the power cords will help out a bit. the glass walls needs some buffers and if you really want to take it up a notch. put a ps300 on the front end of your system and youll flip out. try the plinius sa102 which recently came out its a giant killer ... 
Linn vs. Wadia
thanks to all who responded to this thread years ago. i have since purchased alot more audio equipment and have various cd player they all sound good if they are matched with the right equipment. something i learned from john rutan at audio connec... 
BUZZ IN SPEAKERS
thanks for the awnser guys. i have direct electrical liones to my amps and have moved sothe buzz is gone. 
Classe CA201 vs. McCormack DNA225 with B&W?
both amps are great. its in your ears. the sound that makes you the happiest is what you should buy. we cannot tell you which amp to choose. listen to bot a/b them if you can with your speakres. then make up your mind which one makes you feel all ... 
How do you use subwoofer phase control ?
in the phase of the subwoofers 0 to 180 degrees 0 degrees means its flowing with the music 180 means its changing its phase off set from the timing of the music. experment with the phase is not critical . sometimes changing the phase to 180 will s... 
ConradJohnson: Tubes or S/State for Maggies.
PETER IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU SHOULD GO SHOPPING FOR AN AMP. GO AND LISTEN TO SOME MAGGIES AT A LOCAL DEALER EVEN IF THEY ARE NOT THE SAME MODEL. MAGGIES NEED ALOT OF POWER TO DRIVE THEM AT FULL RANGE AND AT LOW LISTING LEVELS TO ACHIVE GOOD DYNAMICS. ... 
Upgrade-ing B&W P6
hi dave.the best advise is to listed to the 800 series. 801s 802s 803s 804s and the 805s or go lstd to the sig series, i have all and i have varied amouts of other brand speakers. they all sound god if you match them with the right gear. you could... 
Best used amp 6K;Gamut,Gryphon Krell ..
HI I AGREE WITH GBOREN. I HAVE ABOUT 10 TUBES AMPS OF MANY BRANDS. LOVE THEM. BUT NOTHING, NOT KRELL,PASS LABS BEATS MY SA-250 MKIV. ITS A VERY VELVET SOUDING AMP WITH ALOT OF BALLS. ITS IN YOUR FACE BUT LAYED BACK.IT DOES IT ALL. HAPPY AMP HUNTING. 
Audioquest Diamondbacks -- HELP --
HEY MAN I HAVE THE DAIMOND EXTREAM XLR 1 METER . THESE BABYS KICK ASS . YOUR PROBLEM MIGHT THE AMP WHAT KIND OF AMP DO YOU HAVE. WHEN I HEARD THESE INTERCONNECT I FLIPED. THE LOW END IS SCREAMING WITH MUSIC. MY WIFE THOUGH I PUT A SUB WOFFERER AND... 
Surge Protection and Conditioning
surge protectors have to much junk inside them. get the ps300 or the richard grey power plant. you can also put ground fault recpital in the wall which is better then a surge protector. you want clean power which is not ruted from other curcits.