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| meridian 861 for stereo vs dedicated 2ch preamp In theory, it is worse than not using an additional A/D + D/A stage. In practice, it makes little or no subjective difference. Kal | |
| meridian 861 for stereo vs dedicated 2ch preamp First, the 800 is a player, although it might function as a preamp/controller with the right board but without the flexibility of the 861 or of any topline preamp.Second, the 861 is a digital device and all analog inputs are digitized for processi... | |
| 'New' Gallo Reference vs. 'old' B&W Matrix 802 Correction: N802Ds are $12K/pr., not $20K.Kal | |
| Linn Chakra poweramps I discuss my experiences with the C3100 and C4100 in the November Stereophile.Kal | |
| Subwoofer connection "I would agree - splitter will degrade the performance for you main speakers."Really? You must be using crappy stuff. ;-)Kal | |
| Subwoofer connection What Nsgarch suggests is OK as long as you do not want to roll off the low end of your main speakers to increase clarity and power handling. You say that your sub has XLR connectors; only one set of XLR inputs or does it have ins and outs?Kal | |
| Distant from front wall I cannot speak for anyone but myself: I always measure from the wall to the sound source which is, generally, the front panel.Kal | |
| Bryston Power Amp users - what power cord? Bryston is now distributing the Plitron filter/conditioners. I expect to see a change in the party line.Kal | |
| Wireless surround speakers.... But a HTIB with wireless speakers. Some come that way.Kal | |
| What is an HDMI input? Aspect ratio and resolution!Kal | |
| Brickwall surge supressor/ conditioner "Somthing better and not so pretty?"Well, the Furman units come highly recommended (by others) and I find them pretty ugly.Kal | |
| Brickwall surge supressor/ conditioner Leigh-You should also have a whole-house surge protector at your breaker box if you live in an area prone to lightning.Kal | |
| Brickwall surge supressor/ conditioner You can combine the BrickWall with a conditioner as long as you can confirm they are compatible. There are combination units all over the lot.Kal | |
| Brickwall surge supressor/ conditioner It is a 'brick wall' protection against surges but do not expect it to be much of a line conditioner. Kal | |
| Bosendorfer loudspeakers with tube amps Nothing will help. |