timrhu

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Magnepan 1.7s in a 10x13' dedicated room?
Pc123v, I used an 18 watt tube amp in my 12x12 room with the MG12s setup in a diagonal configuration and had no problem at normal listening levels. A loud level for me is anything over 80db when measured approximately 8 feet from the speakers. Nor... 
Subwoofer recommendation for jazz and rock
I used a Rel T2 for a while and found it fairly easy to integrate. I also used the hookup method described by Wolf_garcia, worked well.My only complaint with the T2 was it did not have an auto-on feature. 
value of some Rotel and Leon equiptment
For the Rotel items the standard advice from me is; check ebay for past sales and maybe watch a few auctions of like items. If your only intent is to sell the pieces, simply list on ebay with a low starting bid and no reserve. You'll get what they... 
Potential seller's strange policy
Some people make this whole thing much more complicated than it needs to be. I'd ignore this one. 
Need help with my speakers
A quick google search found the Unity Audio Signature III. http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?rspkr&1029816892http://www.stereophile.com/content/unity-audio-signature-3Is this it? 
Advice about what to do with not-needed tubes?
I was in a similar situation a while back with 12AU7 tubes. I kept the pair I liked best (Sylvania 12au7WA) and sold the rest on ebay. Glad I kept them as I recently built a Bottlehead Crack headphone amp which uses a 12AU7 tube. 
What's best bookshelf speaker for an 8x10 room?
Sennheiser HD800s. 
My stereo isn't doing it for me. Need advice
This site needs a like button. 
Son needs a 2 channel amp cheap
For the money on the used market I like Harman Kardon integrated amps. late 80s and early 90s when the were still made in Japan. 
Hostility from manufacturers
I'm surprised the maker wouldn't at least quote you a price for the work. He's throwing money away IMO.I've dealt with Bel Canto, PS Audio and Resolution Audio concerning used pieces I've owned. All three have given exemplary service knowing full ... 
My stereo isn't doing it for me. Need advice
I will echo the advice from Sebrof. I was forced to move in to a 12X12 room and after a few months of God awful sound I found the Decware paper Sebrof mentioned. The results were revelatory and I now have wonderful sound with a three dimensional s... 
Magnepan MMG Speakers?
I drove a pair of MG12s with an 18 watt tube amp very satisfactorily to my ear. They were in a small room and I rarely listen at loud levels but still was amazed at how good they sounded with 18 watts.When I sold them the buyer auditioned with my ... 
The most dynamic & transparent bookshelf
I've owned quite a few motorcycle monitor speakers and my favorites are the ReveL M20. Yes they are an older speaker but they are extremely neutral with dynamics to spare. I haven't heard the newer ReveL monitors, only read about them. 
max spade width for plastic covered binding posts
I removed the plastic shroud from an amp because they were such a pain for spades. Very simple procedure. 
Bookshelf speakers for $500ish
@Timrhu, thanks for the link, but I couldn't view- it said I didn't have permission to view the page.I'm guessing you have to be a member there to view ads. The ad is for a pair of "mint" RS1s in piano black finish for $440 all in. I'm tempted eve...