tomcarr

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What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Fleetwood Mac  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
The Cult  
Luxman D-07x
Just ordered the D-03X last night. I'll post my impressions fwiw.  
Do my ears deceive me??
OP- I know there are diminishing returns the higher up the food chain we go, but I really want to make sure I don't spend $4,000 to $8,000 for something that's maybe 20% better. You'll spend that much but only get 10% better. Maybe...  
Most amusing album or song titles
New Age Girl by Dead Eye Dick "...she don't meat but she sure like the bone..."  
Magnepan LRS+ which amps do you use ? * 100 watts or less **
You can't have too much power, but you can sure have too little. Current, current, current. Clipping is bad, headroom is good.  
Bi-Amping Options B&W 801 Series 2
+1 @erik_squires   
Broken banana plug and stuck in amplifier
A wood screw should be able to engage the inside of the broken banana plug, then use pliers to remove it.  
Bi-Amping Options B&W 801 Series 2
Where one amp drives the left speaker and the other amp drives the right speaker.  
Bi-Amping Options B&W 801 Series 2
OP- I LOVE the idea of using both 252s for your 801s! Do it, and report your impressions. I'm betting the sound will be effortless, and sublime!  
Bi-Amping Options B&W 801 Series 2
@erik_squires Hi Erik. Paul McGowan did a video on horizontal and vertical  bi-amping. He said horizontal configuration is better for using different amps, one for the mids/tweeters and one for the woofers. He said vertical configuration is bet... 
Bi-Amping Options B&W 801 Series 2
B&W states a minimum impedance of 3 ohms. I've heard my 803 D3 with amps rated at 150/300 w/ch and amps rated at 600 w/ch. They sound better with higher power amps. They love current. They devour it and want more! You can't have too much p... 
Have a reflective Memorial day.
This is Audiogon. Please don't discuss politics, religion, LGBTQ anything. Let's just have fun and stick to music and gear. Please.  
Thinking of Downsizing
Another B&W owner here. The 803 D3. Like others have said, I also think you will be disappointed if you get another speaker with a budget of $1000.  
Best Forum to hear experienced audiophiles exchange thoughts?
This site is fantastic.  Some people are just no good.