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Monolith III's or CLS IIZ's Pros and Cons
Mofimadness,Have you ever heard the CLS's with kinergetics Research subs? It used to be a popular combo. 
What speakers for 10k?
Onemanwolfpack,"From now on, expect me to poke my head in whenever I see bogus claims.Onemanwolfpack (Answers | This Thread)"That's a good idea. Maybe you didn't see my other post. Why don't we start off by looking at this bogus claim."02-09-15: Z... 
Genesis Time Lens
"Am what I am using today essentially the same as the newer DACs, but with more boxes?"In terms of function, yes. 
front vs rear ported speakers and punch
"With that said, with the port being on the front, can I expect to keep my punchy characteristic I like or will I be coming close to the more refined sound of the Mini Lore?"Too many variables. You need to try them to be sure. 
Krell s300i to replace acurus/aragon combo?
Are you absolutely sure that its the amp? A channel can go out on a preamp also. To test it, just swap the IC's on the back of the amp. (l to r, r to l). If the right channel goes out after you swap the cables, its something else other than the am... 
Anything as " fast" as SPECTRAL gear?
"02-09-15: CsontosCan you give an example of an amp that is outstanding in this regard?"I bought a Musical Fidelity A3.5 integrated. It had way too much attack, or speed. So much so, that unless you have a really dull sounding system that needs a ... 
CD Recorder Died - Best Replacement Option?
"02-09-15: CzariveyZd542, PC CDRW/DVDRW drives are substantially inferior to dedicated CD recorders. Therefore there are much more errors during PC CD burning vs. recording using professional CD recorder."Why would that be? They both burn the same... 
What speakers for 10k?
You're under no obligation to justify your purchase. Its your time and money to do with as you please."so it made me want to hear them for myself"But since you are posting, that's the best possible reason to do what you did. 
Anything as " fast" as SPECTRAL gear?
"02-09-15: CsontosI think it would be useful to get a subjective description of just what the attributes of a 'fast' amp are sonically. What does speed sound like in an amp in comparison to mediocrity? Anyone?"All components contribute to a system... 
Tad 1000's quiet?
Make sure your TT is pluugged into the phono input and move the switch on the back from mc to mm, and see if that helps. 
Amp and preamp on same outlet?
There's no way to tell unless you try it. In your case, a good solution may be to plug the amp into the wall, and plug your preamp into a line conditioner that isolates the outlets. With power products, though, there's no telling what kind of resu... 
What speakers for 10k?
"To myself, someone who has designed around 50 speakers over the last 10+ years by using proper scientific priciples, the outright lies in their specification claims and deceptions of how their re-purposed port tubes work is frankly insulting. And... 
What speakers for 10k?
"Remember, there is no voodoo with these or any other speakers. The WT GT's are what they are... only good, basic, proven acoustical science and much empirical fine tuning. You don't have to defend anything."That's a good foundation to start out w... 
Starting a thread and then disappearing
"Most of the time, the op has already made thier minds up and just want positive reinforcement about thier deicision. If the advice differs from what they want to do, they'll just do what they want anywaysB_limo (System | Threads | Answers | This ... 
Linn LK 280 repair needed in Boulder
Contact http://www.audioalternative.com/. He's in Ft. Collins and is a Linn dealer. Its a bit of a drive but its a good place to go. I bought some stuff from him when I lived in CO for a year or so. Unless something has changed, I never found any ...