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NHT XD's well built?
I own some Classic 3s, Classic 2s and a Classic 12 sub and all have been great. I blew a driver when I clipped using a low powered amp and they covered the part 100% even when I told them what I did. The part was only 40 bucks anyway! The issue wi... 
Recommendations for a CD player $1500 or less
There is a bel canto cd1 here for 1250 or so. I just bought one and it is a great 24 bit player 
Considering new amp - Mccormack
I respectfully disagree with Tvad that Radiohead is recorded "hot." I think their recordings are amazingly well conceived and engineered, in the vein of all great Brit-pop. Especially "In Rainbows." I think you need a very musical system that can ... 
Experience with Dynaudio Audience 82??
Thanks Wader, the owner is an installer who works at a local HT store and he said if he had the money he'd go McIntosh with these speakers....As an old Deadhead I'd love that blue glow in my listening room....... 
Fed Ex Ground Shipping Woes
I had a Fedex claim denied last year but stayed all over it until they finally paid in full. Go to a supervisor and never take NO for an answer. You paid for the insurance and that's what it is for. In my case, Fedex absolutely butchered the box, ... 
Experience with Dynaudio Audience 82??
Well, I picked them up last night from the original owner for a very fair price, mint, with all packing materials. The owner's setup wasn't the best (had the gain turned way down on the amp, which seemed to limit the current and add noise) but I s... 
Experience with Dynaudio Audience 82??
Thanks Tony. What is a typical used price on these? 
What components are manufactured in the U.S.A.?
Bel canto and pass labs 
Would it hurt Elite receiver to run 4 ohm speakers
I have an elite94vsx. And it won't do well with those polks. It would sound anemic at best. I use it for pre-pro with a sherbourn 5/1500 with my nht setup. They mean it when they recommend 6 ohm min 
Weak Link
I picked up a nice CD971 locally on Craigslist and I thought it was great, with the blackgates and HDCD decoding. Nice black background, smooth transport, and quickly reads discs. 20 bit burr browns are nice. But it seemed flat, with the cymbals d... 
Install IEC socket ruin
why not ask Nelson? I own a Model 5 and love it to death. Just had Jon Soderberg work his magic so I get another 20 years out of it. You could ask Jon too. 
Help Can I use an AES/EBU cable as analog?
Kimber tech support says these cables will pass an analog signal fine. They have not done extensive listening however. They did seem to think silver streak Xlr would sound better. I will have to listen and report back 
Help Can I use an AES/EBU cable as analog?
Any other input? Thanks all 
Help Can I use an AES/EBU cable as analog?
Thanks! I have a note into kimber tech support and I will post their response 
Help Can I use an AES/EBU cable as analog?
Kimber silver streak