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| Blown Woofers in Matrix 802 S3 MarakanetzSorry, I forgot to put this in my post. The speakers are not marked left and right. So, yes, if you move the left speaker to the right, it should still blow the driver. Honestly, though, I can't remember if any of us actually tried it. A... | |
| weakest link? what would you upgrade? Sorry. I did overlook your amp. I don't have any direct experiance with Anthem but I highly doubt that it is the weak link in your system. A couple of others mention that you should upgrade upgrade your source. I agree 100%. In your system, it wou... | |
| weakest link? what would you upgrade? I'm not a fan of B&W speakers, but if you like them and plan to keep them, I would start off with a good stereo amp for for your front left and right speakers. There's only so much power that you can get out of your receiver. A good amp will r... | |
| Blown Woofers in Matrix 802 S3 I'd bet, as well, that if you switch your right lower speaker driver it will blow again. I'm pretty sure its not your amp, though. I had the exact same speakers. I bought them new, when they were current. My best friend bought the same exact speak... | |
| "Splitter" used for Monoblock Operation? I should have mentioned this before but one of the reasons that I though 2 runs of cable may be better is that a y splitter may not be enough. On your amps, you need to see how far apart the left and right inputs are. Sometimes they are right next... | |
| Best way to connect phono stage to int amp? Mofimadness is correct. An outboard phono stage is no different than any other line level source. Hook it up to anything but the phono input. As for the new cart. goes, they should include the setup specs in the manual. I would just go with whatev... | |
| Purist Audio Design - Dominus Interconnect Cable Its great to hear that the cables worked out OK for you. Also, trying out a bunch of cables at the same time, should give you piece of mind knowing you made the right choice. (Not like when you are in a casino and say to yourself "I hope last bet ... | |
| "Splitter" used for Monoblock Operation? The BAT 52 should have 2 sets of balanced outputs. Unless you need the outputs for something else, I would just use those. Doing that will eliminate the need for the splitter. Also, since both of your components are fully balanced, you need to mak... | |
| stereo system evaluation--objective or subjective I'll bet money that you are not really looking for an answer to this question. You already have a position on the topic you ask about and are not going to change it. This is just one of those questions designed to get everyone arguing for no reaso... | |
| Preamp suggestions for Pass Labs XA100.5 I've never been too impressed with Pass preamps. I've owned both their amps and preamps, and like the amps much better. I would look at: Ayre, BAT, Aesthetix and maybe Audio Research. | |
| NOS KT 88s or GE 6550s As far as comparing the Gold Lion to the NOS tubes, I have no idea what the difference would be. Going from KT88's to 6550's would probably be a big change. There are so many factors involved that its almost impossible to guess at something like t... | |
| Catridge Suggestion for Audio Research PH-5 I think your cartridge is the better of the 2 pieces. If it was my system I would keep it. You can get a head amp to get the gain up to where you need it or you can just replace your PH-5. I wouldn't be so fast to give up the benefits you get with... | |
| Preamp recommedations for Pass Labs XA-100.5 I think Pass makes great amps but I never liked their preamps. I would look at Ayre, BAT and Aesthetix. | |
| what would be a good speaker stand replacement for I'm pretty sure that you meant Kef and not Key. Target is always a good choice. They offer a very big selection and are made very well. I have a pair myself and would definitely buy them again. I'm sure that there are other great brands out there,... | |
| Best Power Cord with CD Player- I don't believe in fixing problems with cables and tweaks (And tubes). Its just too hard to get right. Think of it like buying an EQ with only 1 setting and you don't know what that setting is until you try it. Also, cables that make a big change ... |