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Bi-wiring speakers
Hellohifi, please explain "true bi-wiring". Your post is suggesting that speaker manf. are just adding a second cosmetic pair of speaker posts, and that there is no difference in internal crossover design between a bi-wirespeaker and single wire s... 
Opinions needed on Musical fidelity amps
I have several MF amps/integrateds but am not familiar withKlipsch ref 3 speaker, but if you have sub woofer that does not have its own built in amp, you may want to go with A300for 150w to control sub. Both A3 and A300 have preamp outRCAs to allo... 
Best Integrated
Dave you should not overlook the Musical Fidelity M3 NuVistaintegrated for $4500 new, $4000 demo at Audio Advisor. Thiswas reviewed in Feb 2001 Stereophile, 250 watt should handle any system. The reviewers at Stereophile who bought the MF NuVista ... 
Paradigm 100 v2 vs PSB goldi
Well I called Robert at audio points and he said he recommends using 4 threaded narrow 1.5" cones on the PSBGold/Silver stratus models. He said three cones works betteron electronic components. Also wanted me to try the sistrumspeaker stand which ... 
Paradigm 100 v2 vs PSB goldi
Sol did Robt from audio points recommend using 4 threadedaudio points for PSB Gold-i over 3 non threaded points used in triangle formation, which they seem to favor at theirweb site? I may try some for my PSB Silver-i 
Rotel955 tray closes
Why is that a problem? If you are worried you can't use one of those tweak discs you lay on top of CD, you are better off without them. The speed that the drawer closes is set by the OEM that manufactured the laser/motor assembly, which is probabl... 
Best Bookshelf Speakers
If you are using a receiver don't waste money on expensive speakers. PSB Alphas are OK, but even better are the newPSB Image 2B bookshelf with larger woofer giving more bass.Retail new is $399 but you can buy many places at big discount on interne... 
How many different ways to bi-wire?
Just to add to AG, #1)is called an internal bi-wire, usessingle cable each speaker that has 2 connectors on the amp end and 4 connectors on speaker end. This is a compromise solution to save money. #2) uses two seperate runs of speaker cable for e... 
Ringing heatsinks
I think I read somewhere that one of the tweaks employed inthe Belles "hot rod" version amp was dampning material for heat sinks. Perhaps a Belles amp owner would comment on this. 
Optical cable vs. Digital interconnect
the name says it all: "toss"link 
Smooth, Warm Digital Cable?
Esylsten, I had been considering trying a MM Fidelus even though it is a silver cable and I generally prefer copperbecause of the richness and warmth. Can you give any more description of your experience with Fidelus? Cable Co does carry this cabl... 
Talon Khorus owners, please read
Dolphin, any way you can use these Sistrum bases with smaller floor standing speakers? The platform appears to need a speaker base of at least @19 x 16 to work under it, unless they are adjustable in some way. Is the platform that much better than... 
Wes Phillips Reviews Perpetual Tech P3A
Sol, the reviewer from Stereophile had a Cary tube system,so I am not surprised he liked the MSB full nelson, which has a leaner sound. If you go to Perpetual site they sell the P3A DAC direct with the Monolithic P3 power supply, with full return ... 
Wes Phillips Reviews Perpetual Tech P3A
Frank Alles just did review of compltete P1A/P3A/Monolithic set-up at www.stereotimes.com 1/16/01 and came to the same conclusion as Wes Phillips. 
Wes Phillips Reviews Perpetual Tech P3A
Sol, you had asked me couple months ago about Bel Canto DAC1I now have a new unit from 1/2001 with new upgraded power supply and improved board. My older unit never did work right in my system, DAC would loose digital signal and reset, compatabili...