czarivey

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Can I bi-amp with an integrated amp's Main-In, and a Power amp?
the result will be all the way out of tonal balance and not much of volume ranges you can listen to.definitely no classical orchestral music can be handled. bad idea.i'd suggest using only Nikko amp alone for your music. this amp will drive your s... 
Hype, Hyperbole and high price!
Kenny928 you're minority becauseMost of business structures in USA is designed for dummies and idiots here who take beliefs and training over learning. Fool the dummy and get one's money -- that's the best way to get profit.More dummies better eco... 
B&W Sold to a Silicon Valley Startup
B&W fans and/or owners will eventually become 49's fans. 
Why some preamps does not play music? Cold?
Few simple solutions1. Get in the room where you can listen to music2. Get uncompressed recording or great live recording3. Try to use inverter if preamp isn't inverting. 4. Read news or have a snack during listening5. Turn on some porn DVD on mute. 
What's the most overrated or overpriced piece of equipment you own, have owned or come by?
I must agree that every brand fades away if it comes to hi-end cables that will occupy definitely top shelves of such hierarchy excluding perhaps very . That's where you can pay 5...6 figures and get in return maximum 2. 
Listening to Phono Preamp Burn in Disc?
what it really takes is to purchase or grab one for free badly scratched LP out of any used record store, hook-up cheap cartridge and play it once.clicks and pops will burn-in any cap fast and efficient. just have to believe it like you believe to... 
What's the most overrated or overpriced piece of equipment you own, have owned or come by?
Rega P3 turntable. 
Audio Research Ref Phono 2SE owners - having hum problems with LOMC/Koetsu Any ideas?
Did you try any other cartridge? Did you purchase Koetsu new? 
Listening to Phono Preamp Burn in Disc?
No Geoff, TV is all cwap. Twust me brother.I don’t watch TV. Not interested. I go theater to see act or I go concert or I play my records or guitar or bass or accordeon... 
Listening to Phono Preamp Burn in Disc?
The Nigerian way of voodoo dollars... Another non-religious preach:Somewhere in Moscow 2 Nigerian magicians announced that via voodoo act they can double or even triple the money client will bring.The client walks in with few $100 bills and magici... 
Listening to Phono Preamp Burn in Disc?
hey i'll try not to use any of religious terms and will try to preach a funny story very and very similar to phono burn-in disk in place of one of my response removed aboveonce one very poor dood livin' in very poor neighborhood in the very small ... 
... Best Live Recordings ( other than Classical or Opera) on CD...
Zappa's YCDTOSA series of live recordings. Vol1 thru Vol6 came out on CDs and sampler on LPs. 
Pre Amp for $400 ??
SF Line 1 can be repaired. It's not sophisticated amp and Chris at partsconnexion is very cooperative with others techies.Keep that in mind. 
... Best Live Recordings ( other than Classical or Opera) on CD...
Frank Zappa -- The Best Band You Never Heard In Your Life.  
Listening to Phono Preamp Burn in Disc?
The alternative solution is to purchase Claudio Arrau -- Beethoven Complete Piano Sonatas 13lp box set.After completing listening to it, your phono stage will burn in. No need to listen to torturing sounds.