bwyoung

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N802's - Bi-amp or better amp?
You might consider biwiring as an intermediate step to biamping. I noticed significant upgrade when I biwired. 
Best budget $100 - 200 Phono Pre-amp?
After listening to NAD, Project, and Creek, the Rega fono was the best. Used = $180. Not easy to find though. 
extrange connection?
What is your goal? It sounds like you prefer the sound of your CD player running direct but have other sources that require a preamp. Is this correct? I am not qualified to answer your question directly. However... Does your CD player have a digit... 
VH Audio AirSine
I beta tested the AirSine. Here's my advise... DO NOT ALLOW THIS POWER CORD INTO YOUR HOME. Unless, that is, you want to be disappointed with your existing power cord. I was stunned at the difference between this cord and the two I had on hand----... 
Preamp or Amp?
Preamp over power amp. I am not that familiar with your equipment. However, as a rule of thumb... A Preamp upgrade, whether it is a stand alone component or within a higher quality integrated, is the fastest way to the pot at the end of the rainbo... 
Power Cord for Resolution Audio Opus 21
Thanks for your responses. I have decided to demo the Flavor 1. 
What mixes with Transparent Ultra Xl Speaker Cable
Rex, I was unaware of Transparent's suggestion. Probably is best to do what they say. However, my conclusions were arrived at by trial and error with Super, Ultra, and Reference cable experimentations (all with the xl technology). I had no trouble... 
What mixes with Transparent Ultra Xl Speaker Cable
For the cost of reterminating an ultra cable I think you would be better off getting a set of used Supers and putting them on the bottom run. Some of the decision will be dependent upon your speakers. For some speakers (like mine-B&W 802N) bi-... 
Krell KAV300i help
Also, experiment by plugging your receiver into the input now used by your CD player (which you already know does not hum) See if you can still get it to hum. If so, it is your interconnects, or your receiver or the 'improper grounding' monster. 
Krell FPB 200c lack of Power?
I owned a Krell fpb 200c (now upgraded to 300cx). I ran the same preamp as you... KRC3. I ran the same cables... Transparent Reference speaker and interconnects. I could barely stand to turn up the volume over 1/2 its volume range. If your Krells ... 
Double Run spkr cable Single wiring - any good ?
One year ago I went to bi-wiring my speakers. It was an improvement on the order of a new and better speaker wire. I do not know about the electronic theory, but my guess is that bi-wiring depends mostly upon your amps current capability and the s... 
Krell FPB300cx vs. FPB300c
This does not exactly answer your question but I upgraded my fpb 200c to a 300cx and it became more open (less dark sounding) and more refined detail. My dealer raved about the difference I would hear. As it turned out it was a good difference, bu... 
Newbie Question: Why do you need a PreAmp?
I also run direct to my amp with a Resolution Audio Opus 21 CD player. I used to have a Krell KRC-3 preamp. This is a very good preamp, and it did add depth and perhaps a little 'authority' to the sound. However, it clouded the sound just a bit an... 
What high-end cdp for low-end quality CD's ?
You might be surprised how good your bad CD's will sound on a good player. When I moved from older Theta source gear (poorly recorded CD's sounded quite harsh) to my current Resolution Audio Opus 21 cd player I was surprised how much better some o... 
N802 for Home Theater in small to medium room
I own the N802s and have them on the long wall of a 17x24 room. I love them but I would recommend listening to the signature 805s with a well chosen subwoofer. Your suspicions about the 802s are correct. Great detail but they really start to sing ...