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Has Anyone Ever Run TWO Identical Pairs of Speakers ?
It has been interesting to read the discussion my OP engendered. Now, I’ve read the sneers, derision, alleged technical deficiencies why my plan would not work, and laughter from those who think I was bat-shit crazy to run DOUBLE Polk’s for my Lef... 
Has Anyone Ever Run TWO Identical Pairs of Speakers ?
Back in mid May I asked a question “Has Anyone Ever Run TWO Identical Pairs of Speakers ?” I was considering buying an extra pair of tower speakers identical to the ones I currently own. Now, I can hear the sneers, derision and laughter from those... 
Has Anyone Ever Run TWO Identical Pairs of Speakers ?
boomerbillone,Please read my 5/19/21 post made at 5:38 am.It will answer your questions. 
Has Anyone Ever Run TWO Identical Pairs of Speakers ?
Kingsley, russ69, and millercarbon, If your questions are directed at me, I would politely counsel you to actually seek out and listen to a pair of Polk RT-2000p’s or RT-2000i’s before you so causally dismiss Polk’s RT-2000p’s as “mediocre.” For e... 
Has Anyone Ever Run TWO Identical Pairs of Speakers ?
I plan to double Polk RT-2000p’s. They’re  listed in my profile at www.tinyurl/mcintoshrules if you’re that interested.The only speakers I’ve heard recently that REALLY IMPRESSED me were:Revel F328Be’s for $16,000/pair, andTannoy Canterburys for $... 
Magico compared to Tannoy
I believe both are good but designed for different audiences, IMO the Magicos are equivalent to F-1 race cars whilst the upper end Tannoys are for the Bentley and Rolls aficionados. Different strokes for different folks. Both are good for their re... 
I'm here for the sharing, not the snobery
I’m all for rational inclusivity. But many people in this hobby have an unfortunate tendency to engage in audio jihad when confronted with something that challenges what they believe to be true in their personal audio belief conjoint.Take speaker ... 
Minimum Broadband Speed Necessary For Uninterrupted Qobuz and/or Tidal Listening?
gdnrbob, jrh1970, and jond,Thank you for your feedback. - I appreciate you taking the time to respond.To answer your questions: (1) I’m using only a hard-wired connection from my CenturyLink modem/router combo to my Bluesound Node 2i. The output o... 
Minimum Broadband Speed Necessary For Uninterrupted Qobuz and/or Tidal Listening?
I appreciate the answers so far. There is only my wife and myself sharing our connection and she is often streaming movies whilst I’m listening to music. We use an Asus small-enterprise wireless N router that was advertised as supporting up to 20 ... 
Worst Concerts You Have Attended ??
Gordon Lightfoot at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia in the early 1980’s: He was stinkin’ drunk and slurring his words while  he sang. Very disappointing! 🤬 
Building a house
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When A Lightening Strike Blows Your Power Company’s Transformer Off Its Utility Pole ………
Jea48 said:”Just curious was the overhead power line from the transformer to the house broken, knocked to the ground, at the pole by the lightning strike physical damage to the pole and transformer? If yes that might explain why your house was spa... 
When A Lightening Strike Blows Your Power Company’s Transformer Off Its Utility Pole ………
I’m not sure about the value off a separate panel off the main supply as you still only have the single electrical line feeding your home. I’m not an engineer but I think having separate circuit breakers for each line dedicated to your system woul...