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Hales Revelation 3:Oldie but is it still a Goodie?
I have owned a pair for 2-3 years now and have no thought of trading. I was powering them with a Sim I-5 rated at only 70 watts and was very happy. I now power them with a Llano Amp rated at only 100 watts with an AE-3 pre amp. The thing I do miss... 
Integrated Amp with HT bypass
Try a Sim I-5It has a HT bypass. I had one for awhile and though I never used it in a HT, I must say it is one great amp. I think I may have sellers remorse. 
What happened to the Hales Design group?
OhlalaTry contacting QSC:QSC Audio Products, Inc.1675 MacArthur Blvd.Costa Mesa, CA 92626Phone: (800) 854-4079 (714) 754-6175Fax: (714)754-6174Website: http://www.qscaudio.comE-Mail: info@qscaudio.comWoodman 
Putting floorstanding speakers on stands...
Stands are made for many floorstanders. I have Hales Rev 3s and made my own (very cheap trick) I used four hockey puks on top of which I laid a square foot cement stepping stone which is about two inches thick. Then the Hales sit on top with their... 
What happened to the Hales Design group?
As I understand it: Hales was sold to Wadia, Wadia went bankrupt, and was purchased by investors who dropped the Hales line. Paul Hale went to work for, I believe QSC, or another proaudio company. I believe parts are available and will be for some... 
Little Know Speaker Builders
check out ellisaudio.comI've read some nice things about these, but never heard them. Also has anybody heard or heard of Toby speakers out of Ft Worth TX ? 
Seeking Great Cool Runnin' SS Amp...
Llano designs. Check website through AudiogoN. You can actually call and speak with Randy White. I've got an older version rated at only 100 watts and it feel like at least double that. If I had the money right now, I'd go for one of his new hybrids 
what are your favorite movie soundtracks.
"Oh Brother" and "2001" 
Speakers
Just a guess, but it might be the pattern your speakers broadcast rather than their resistance that's making the differance. I work with some proaudio and have seen all tweeters blown at the same time, it only took a second. Try aiming your speake... 
What music rang in your New Year
I went out. Trout Fishing in America headlined with Ray Wylie Hubbard opening. A great night and a great show. 
"Heartache" Lyrics Help
Try this:http://www.volcano.net/~jackmearl/songs/hsongs/heartaches.htmlI just got lucky with a quick search. 
Best off the beaten bath x-mas music.....
My two favorite remain John Prine and Leon Redbone. After you hear Redbone do White Christmas, Bing sounds hyper. His rendition of Christmas Island is great too. Prine not only sings, but tells great stories. 
"The Heat is On" -- ALERT
Be your own judge, but I have been using Armor All on many many things for thirty years and have never noticed any damage. I owned a 1973 240 Z Datsun that still had it's dash without the cracks so many had when I sold it in 1984. I used alot of A... 
Llano products?
I own a Llano S 100 ss amp which I bought used here on Audiogon. I am very pleased with this unit. If finances allowed, I would love to try some of Randy Whites newer products. I have spoken with Randy on the phone and felt I was treated as if I w... 
Cocktail of choice when listening to fav music?
I prefer a good red wine from Texas. My favorite of late is a Cap Rock Merlot Reserve (about $20 a bottle). My amp is a Llano Designs S-100 which is made by hand in Lubbock Tx. The wine comes from west Texas. I think there's a certain senergy that...