stuartk

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How to warm up cold-sounding Rotel/B&W system?
Thanks for the ideas, guys. I agree that the speakers are just not getting enough juice to bring them alive and that treying a different amp is next. Yes, the Creek 5350SE is one I plan to try. Others have suggested McIntosh and Musical Fidelity. 
Tips for warming up Rotel + B&W system?
I tried upgrading power cords and speaker wire. Sound is now somewhat warmer and fuller but still emotionally uninvolving. Dr. Lou, I haven't heard anyone describe the 1072 as you have. It was the first piece of upgraded gear I added to my old Nak... 
Tips for warming up Rotel + B&W system?
Thanks to all for your suggestions... 
How to warm up cold-sounding Rotel/B&W system?
Good idea, Tvad! Thanks for the suggestion! 
How to warm up cold-sounding Rotel/B&W system?
Yes, I heard system broken in, so I suppose it could be my room. The 703's are pretty efficient speakers-- don't think power is the problem. I agree that the cd player is not the problem. I also listened to the 704's and they sounded a bit too bas... 
Audio Refinement Complete owners: please advise
Thanks for all the suggestions... too late to follow advice to buy speakers first, unfortunately. All of the copies of "high end audio bible for dummies who are not rich" were checked out of my local library. But I will pursue these leads. 
Audio Refinement Complete owners: please advise
Bignerd100, could you please provide names/models of speakers that you think sound very good with ARC? I don't have many stores in my area. 
Audio Refinement Complete owners: please advise
Thanks, ABall. Can you be more specific re: why you believe the Triangles would be particularly well suited to the ARC? I've read some good reviews but the reviews have also stated the speakers can be very fussy re: room placement, and I have very... 
Choosing speakers for room w/ obstructing sofas
You guys really know how to cheer somebody up! I know, I know, laws of physics. If the speakers are pulled as far back from sofas (against wall) what effect would that have, if any? Good? Bad? 
Best pair of $ 1500 speakers to match with Rotel?
Thanks, guys! There is so much gear out there-- it can really be overwhelming. I hadn't heard of the Merlins. I will look into them. Do you think the NAD C320bee provides more bang for the buck than the Rotel RA1062? Any thoughts on direct-order s... 
Best pair of $ 1500 speakers to match with Rotel?
OK-- any suggestions for a "better integrated"? NAD C370? Or?