tom8999

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I want a streamer
Please get a LUMIN A1- you will not believe the sound quality - stream Tidal and download any MQA music file! I use the Apple interface to control the LUMIN. It is very user friendly.  I recommend Diana Krall, Judy Collins , any vocal you like. Th... 
I'm having a really hard time with: "Power cable reduced my soundstage"...
To Eric squires - thanks for the link to the article on power conditioners and their benefit for a Stereo System. I just had to send my Krell S550i in for repair - the main processor on the main board burned out. I use a Furman Elite to protect my... 
Power Amp advice
I have been living with my Maggie 1.7i’s for 4 years - pushing them with my Krell S550i with great results. Just added the $800 Maggie Baes Panel -DMW in parallel - per Maggie’s recommendation - all my Krell does now is overheat!! Added the Son of... 
Magnepan Mods
Elizabeth - thanks for the lead to MUG - I learned a lot. Just got my Krell S550i shipped off to Krell for repair to help with my overheating issue. Just put my Krell KAV 400xi in the main system with a Son of Ampzilla II to carry the speakers (am... 
Adding Bass To Maggie’s - the DWM in parallel
OMG - my S550i is in transit to Krell for repair - so l brought my older Krell KAV 400xi (cost was $2,100) back to my main system. I added a Son of  Ampzilla II ( cost was $2,800) to my system to push my Maggie 1.7i. The Krell is pushing the Bass ... 
Magnepan Mods
Thanks for the discussion about PG and his modification work on the older Maggie’s. I am running my own comparison I guess. I am in line with PG to get my older 1.6 s modified. I use them in my system in my Bonus room. My main system now uses the ... 
Adding Bass To Maggie’s - the DWM in parallel
Just an update on my situation. I am sending my Krell S550i back to Krell for repair. They have some mods that should help with overheating. I just purchased a separate amp to push the DWM bass panel itself (Son of Ampzilla). This will take my spe...