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Lehmann Black Cube question
I'm certainly grateful for the comments, gents.I know some folks have a higher regard for the BC,but I've never listened to one and have no opinion at all.I'm inclined to look elsewhere.I wonder if I should start another thread:Good (not Best) sol... 
Linn Linto question
OK, thank you gentlemen !My uncertainty is gone. I think I would still likea preamp with MM phono input, however, just to keepmy cartridge options open.Thanks again! 
Appreciate recommendations for SS preamp purchase
Hello, Thank you for the input!Answers to above questions:I listen mostly to classical/orchestral/opera.Other equipment I have has predominately single-ended connectors."Sound" goals: Generally speaking, I don't want to loseany source signal info.... 
Bryston 4B-ST
Hello Hifihvn,No sir, no measurements, speakers are not done yet.Dual woofers are strongly considered though, so that alonewould reduce the load. It didn't cross my mind to simplyadd resistance, that would be pretty foolproof.JB 
Bryston 4B-ST
I have considered saving my pennies and getting a pair of 7B-ST monoblocks. However, then I think I might be at the point where I need to educate myself on any/all ampsthat can tolerate 1-Ohm loads, not just Bryston. Don't know if that's a short l... 
Bryston 4B-ST
Thank you, folks.My listening interest is "modest" SPL levels, classical/orchestral. Speakers will be multi-amped homebuilt units,with the 4B-ST in the bass. However, bass sectionof the speakers is as yet not finalized. I'm researchingthe power re... 
Why not horns?
I have a neophyte question. (I admit I have not read everyresponse in this thread, maybe it's been touched upon .)For a smallish mid- or tweeter horn, mid in particular,would it be desirable to coat the metal casting withsome kind of goopy damping...