timrhu

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Should I try to improve speakers at $2000.00 range
For $2k on the used market you can find a better speaker than the Celestion, but that doesn't mean you will like how those speakers sound any better than what you already got. Onhwy61I agree with this as I have been through it. Kept trying speaker... 
DAC upgrade
What format did you use for music files? 
How do I run a sub
My current amp has only one set of outputs so I use banana plugs on the speaker cables and spades on the cable running to the sub. Works fine. 
journey,destination,endpoint?
I also started with this hobby around the same time as you did. Right now if I never changed anything in my system at all I would be perfectly satisfied. Listening is a pleasure so I guess I've reached my destination. I've been in this condition f... 
impact of room treatment
My room (11x13) is furnished with only two chairs for listening and a set of shelves holding cds on one side. There is nothing else to remove/absorb/diffuse reflected sound. First and most notable difference was a reduction of harshness with the a... 
impact of room treatment
I have several ATS Acoustic panels in my room. The company has been great so far for me with quick shipping and quality build. One of my panels is a custom order which the web site says may take a bit longer. This custom panel arrived as quickly a... 
How is the Speakon connector wired for REL sub?
REL subs are the best in the market. Play it Loud!Jafant Oh yeah, it's a rockin! 
How is the Speakon connector wired for REL sub?
Built the cable and decided to try it out on my Harman Kardon HK6350 integrated amp instead of the Primare. The cable works fine. My thanks to BRF and Almarg for the assist. 
How is the Speakon connector wired for REL sub?
I'll try that tomorrow. Decided to hold off hooking it up until tomorrow. If I blow something up I'll be up all night thinking about it. Thanks again for your valuable help here. 
How is the Speakon connector wired for REL sub?
I looked at the back of the amp and there is a large ground lug, actually looks exactly like the speaker binding posts except it's not gold. There is no continuity between the ground and the speaker terminals. Also, no continuity between the speak... 
How is the Speakon connector wired for REL sub?
Al, I was just getting ready to wire it up and thought I'd check here first. Whew, glad I did. I was a little concerned as the amp is dual mono configuration.Can I check the amp's negative terminals for continuity to ground with a meter? Or check ... 
How is the Speakon connector wired for REL sub?
Thanks Brf. Got some wiring to do now. 
Ever have a CD avalanche like losing at Jenga?
I polish my CD cases with a silicone product. They are way slipperier than usual.The mark up less and look better longer. But naturally they do not stay in stacks very well.ElizabethSomeone has too much time on their hands. 
Replacement remote for Arcam CR80
A Logitech Harmony remote will probably do it. Check their web site. Probably find a remote for around $50 that will control your Arcam and a couple other devices. 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
Some guys were talking about Tom Waits, I never heard of him, so I went to Amazon to hear some samples of his stuff. WOW!!! Thats not even music, let alone bad music. Do you really need high-end gear to listen to stuff like this??? Just asking. No...