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Which Magnepans 3.5 or 1.6?
Jimburger is a brave man to admit that "what-if-itis" was at least in part responsible for his 3.6 purchase. Unfortunately, after you buy the 3.6, you will still suffer from this ailment as you contemplate the possibilities of the 20.1. And after ... 
HIGH DEF DVD...WHATS THE LATEST NEWS?
Unsound...I need one that does Blue Ray, HD DVD, DVDA, SACD, CD(with HDCD), LP (33, 45, 78), and cassete tapes on the side. 
Which Magnepans 3.5 or 1.6?
New is obviously an advantage. The MG1.6 is a significant improvement over earlier QR models. Some people (I am one) actually prefer the QR approach (tweeter is part of the one membrane) over the separate different-technology ribbon. I suggest you... 
Mfr/Dealer Relationships
When I buy from a dealer it is someone who has been in business for several decades, and has substantial stock of items for demo. Of course this is no guarantee that he will be there forever, but it is some indication that he is overall a good out... 
Soldering cable ends for AC terminations
I always use solder. 1...It keeps loose strands of copper from shorting out. 2...It provides a "soft" metal to clamp down on, which I think improves the connection. 
40hz room mode RPG Modex Corner trap?
I understand that the PARC might be a bit expensive. However, the Behringer DEQ2496 would do the job for you. See the several threads about this remarkable unit. By the way, Rives audio will tell you that LF room resonances, like 40 Hz, can't real... 
Soldering cable ends for AC terminations
If the connection gets hot enough to melt solder you have made a really lousy connection! 
What makes a High Efficiency Speaker
Here are some SPL measurements. Planar is a MG1.6. PS is a Dynaudio Gemini (small MTM).Signal is pink noise generated by Prepro (intended for setting levels).Distance is feet.Distance..Planar...PS.....PS........0........100.....100........1.......... 
Is it Audio, or is it Art?
Triode...Perhaps the title suggests an either/or situation, but it should be clear from my comments that I am not suggesting this. Rather, I am suggesting that many high end purchases are predominantly art aquisitions. For example, with $75,000 po... 
Where to find adequate woofer replacement for PSB
Madisound.com will find you a suitable replacement. 
Nuforce
Plato...I described my comment as an opinion but I did set forth some rationalle for it. 1.."These modules are intended... bugs get quickly found and fixed".2..I cite a real world example from my work experience where original design of electronic... 
Cable Assemblers and DIY
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Nuforce
I believe that the future of audio power amps lies with use of prepackaged modules such as ICE or UcD (especially the latter). These modules are intended for application not only in many brands of audiophile equipment but also in Pro Sound and oth... 
TECH GURU's out there, how to clean Circuit Board?
Timrhu...Contact cleaner is for contacts! Some electronic parts will not take kindly to such treatment. (Don't ask how I know). I know Freon is safe, but you can't get it. I know that a safe Freon replacement cleaning fluid exists, and I wish I co... 
What makes a High Efficiency Speaker
An exception to this would be highly directional Low bandwidth horns...and I am thinking of a Bullhorn, such as used by police and fire departments for crowd control. These must be well over 100 dB.