lilchris9

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My JL Audio sub is dead. What exactly happened?
The JL dealer that I went through for my two e-112's guaranteed me that at least one of the amps would go.  He said it is a huge problem with JL subs.  
New McIntosh MA252
I tried it with Focal Kanta 2's.  It's all solid state sound.  Even the dealer said he thinks they just put the tubes in there for looks. 
McIntosh mc275
I'm driving the Focal Kanta 2's. 
Highest BUILD quality tube amps?
Received new MC275 yesterday. Units On/Off switch doesn't work. Amp only shuts off when you unplug it.  And no, I don't have any triggers attached to it.  Most disconcerting considering I waited three weeks for it.  I've read Mcintosh has lowered ... 
Focal Kanta No.2
I bought three of them for my front L/R/C paired with a Mcintosh mc452.  Great low end.  Had them with a marantz 7 ch, 150 wpc, left alot to be desired.  Gave them good power and the results were what I expected. 
Discontinuing Mcintosh Mc75's
Per Audio Classics, the MC75 was discontinued last year and are no longer available!  
Stereo Amp
The STR bridges the power supply.  I went with the Mc452 to drive my Kanta 2's.  Never get above 45 amps, which leaves plenty for headroom! 
Speaker suggestions
Check out the Focal Kanta's.  FYI, retailer takes 47%, so haggle! 
Have you ever wondered why speaker manufactures do not consign speakers to dealers?
I had the same experience with Klipsch. They wanted me to travel 3 hours to demo a pair of speakers.  Ended up with the Focal Kanta 2's.  Klipschs' loss.  Focal has a markup of 47%, the retailers take, as I assume most others do as well.  Why they...