marakanetz

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Can My Subwoofers Damage My Home
A sound home structure should not be affected by acoustic vibrations. If Suburban SUV passas by with huge subwoofer screaming, it doesn't mean that structure integrity of surrounding homes should be jeopardised. Make sure you've got it all insured... 
A Great US Company
I support Best Buy approximately the same way. I like that super store run by business genius. It doesn't have any glitches in customer service any product you purchase from there.I also love J&R in NYC City Hall/Wall Street area and B&H p... 
XLR or RCA cables
To get all advantages of Ayre, you should use balanced preamp. In your case balanced or unbalanced doesn't matter. 
Connection principles
If your processor has tape loop than you can in-out eq and use the tape switch for eq otherwise you will bypass it.Same way I use Musical Fidelity X10 tube buffer. 
Where do I start with a home theater system?
...if you want to check if sub really kicks ars, you should get it close to sub and feel if one gettin' kicked when it's on. 
Preamp
Certainly you need balanced preamp for Sunfire to get the most of it. Modarate gain preamps such as Classe SSP-600 if you're looking for multichannel ones. 
Replace volume pot
Kijanki,I have to disagree with your general statement as volume pot more acts as resistor. When the volume dial is all the way down, the potentiometer value is all the way up to mute the signal. In case with OP the value of volume pot won't solve... 
Sealed vs. Ported Speakers
Aerial 12 is ported. 
Mcintosh MC501 or MC 352 for Sonus Faber Cremona
One thing I know for sure that if you don't plan to pick up one of your Macs locally, you'll have to allocate even more for shipping of monoblocks that weigh same or heavier than whole MC352. As many posts you find about overpowering speakers all ... 
how long should tubes last
I'd think of another question why simpliest vacuum triode such as 300b worth a lot more than penthode KT88? 
Dick's Picks on Vinyl
These vinyls will be made of cwap and will sound like one as well. I've had this experience wanting to 'renovate' few of the records that I have in bad condition with the new ones and immediately returned them back to the store. After unpacking Ca... 
MA6900 intergrated Amp.
meeters get stuck 
Upgrades to Analog System
Consider Lyra Titan in place of your Dynavector first. 
Protecting Cords and Cables From Cats
whoever doesn't have BIPAP should get zappers similar ones used for training dogs not to touch things. 
1.2k Output Impedance to 10k Input Impedance
In many cases trebble is the most affected area of impedance mismatch. In some cases you may develop lots of clipping even at low volume level and in some cases you'll be a happy listener. Test your rig with piano music. Solo piano is ideal but yo...