timlub

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Reasonably Priced Fuse Upgrade for Magnepan 3.7?
These are really inexpensive, but they do make a difference over your standard fuses.... AucharmI've never exchanged any big buck fuses in my system,  but I've tried a few of these and they were audible.  I've purchased for 2 different amps.  
Waiting on 802D3 to arrive -- Will I need a sub?
Relieving the bass off of a speaker always improves the frequencies above the bass, if you electronically crossed the speaker and sub, certainly that would improve this speaker, but IF this speaker indeed goes down with a flat curve below 20 Hz, t... 
Waiting on 802D3 to arrive -- Will I need a sub?
brycethomason, make sure that you break these in well before judging them too intensely. They will change dramatically in the first 100 hours and still noticeably after that.  
Waiting on 802D3 to arrive -- Will I need a sub?
mr_m.  No, I am not wrong. There is something to be said for room interaction causing dips or A wimpy amp not having the current to drive the bottom effectively, but all things being equal, adding bottom will increase the output at the given bass ... 
Waiting on 802D3 to arrive -- Will I need a sub?
@brycethomason my fingers were just faster than my head,  spec's are correct for 802D3 
Waiting on 802D3 to arrive -- Will I need a sub?
The 804D2 is 3db down @ 38hz,  The 804D3 is 3db down @ 17hz.  Unless you place them where a room causes a suck out effect,  there is no reason to add a sub to this speaker. If you do add a sub,  you will be ADDING to these frequencies of where eve... 
Hafler 9130 power amp
I've never repaired a 9130, but just looked online and found a few images... The Power switch wiring has plugs on it,  simply unplug the unit,  take the top off,  Hold your new switch next to your old, remove and exchange the wiring from the old s... 
SS Integrated Amplifier that would sound good with the PSB Synchrony One B
There is a Coda CSI on another site for $3195... This is a decent price for a CSIB, but a bit over the going rate for a CSI.  It is worth an offer of $2000 to $2400.  It will make your Synchrony One's sing.   
Sister's wants music system without the hassles!
Those are very nice speakers, so assuming that your sister has been around your system and has good ears, but isn't an audiophile... there are a lot of good integrated amps out there. The speakers are 87db 4 ohm, so you will need something with a ... 
Getting into tubes
There is a lot of fine gear named here.  One line not pushed at all in these forums,  but I have heard a few of their pieces and quite frankly was overly surprised and almost shocked on occasion of how good they can sound with good tubes is Yaqin.... 
Spectron Musician III MK2 vs Carver Sunfire Signature vs Adcom GFA-555ii Infinity Kappas?
I just sold an old beast that would do the trick... PS Audio 200C.... Its very temperamental, but once you have it set up,  It is a fine sounding piece of gear at any price and today they go from $400 to about $800 depending on condition, age, rep... 
Where do I start-amp or speakers ?
@michaeljbrown It really depends on your experience.  If you are comfortable with enough equipment and know the sound of many components,  start shopping,  when you find a value out there that you know you will love, snatch it up.  If you are not ... 
No sound from tweeters - is it the tweeters or crossover at fault?
Can't imagine there being a crossover problem, however it is possible.  It is most likely the tweeter.  I believe that the CM5s2 has a rear plate,  remove that plate and find the lead that goes to the tweeter,  Measure across the leads with the oh... 
ATMA SPHERE SCHEMATIC for a UV-1 M/M.......
Well,  At least Will Kept his word,  He has his MP-1,  the M-50's and the UV-1 for sale on another site.  He says an S model coming soon.   
I picked up a ROKU, I am wanting to cut the Cable TV cord.
Few things different subjects within the thread:There are plenty boxes available that are like a Roku or Firestick.  The best that I have seen is called a Yundoo Y8... There are 2 versions of this,  1 is a 2gb ram, 16gb drive,  the other is a 4gb ...