rleff

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Need advice on speaker/x-over update
I would speak to Bill Legall of Millersound as he is one of the best in the speaker rebulding and crossover redesignPhone is 215-412-7700 if interested;no relationship just a very satisfied customer. 
Good Sounding Speaker that Won't Attract Thieves?
Panasonic Thrusters that K Mart used to sell.To be real though I would think a big and heavy pair of speakers would not be on a robbers list since it takes time and effort to move when they are wanting to be in and out fast to get the most goods o... 
Old fart needs help with speakers and power req's
If you really like those JBL's I would talk with Bill Legall from Millersound to see if the can rebuild your drivers and maybe even mod or improve the crossovers;this would free up more $$$ for electronics and might be able to move your system ove... 
Polarity mystery: Can you help me solve it?
I agree with Al. 
Hands Down Better than the Stingray?
I think you should run that question by Bobby at Merlin. 
Amp overload,! NAD 2600 & maggies 3.5
It sounds to me that the amp you are using just can handle the load the speakers are presenting to the amp and it is clipping;I agree with the reponses to upgrade to a better amp;take a look at Belles,Odyssey and McCormack to just to name a few. 
Which tubes to replace Threshold SA/1 monos
You might want to take a look at Audiovalve Challanger lineup;I am driving soundlab m2's with excellant results using their Challanger 180 monoblocks;these amps will run el34,6550 and kt88's. They are class A and have balanced/rca inputs;excellant... 
Tube Fireworks
The tube may have suffered arc over and you saw the results of that;but I also think Elevick's suggestion is one to also consider. 
Dunlavy SC VI's...
I owned a pair of scIII's and drove them with cary slam 100 monoblocks;the sound was fantastic.They did everything a audiophile would ever want so I can only think the VI's are even better.As far as mods I did none;my only problem was a driver wen... 
Polarity mystery: Can you help me solve it?
You can simulate this situation using a simulation program although you would need to know the layout of the crossover with component values and connections;LT Spice a free simulation program could do this if you wanted to take the time to downloa... 
Focal Mini Utopia vs Merlin MXe
Pubul57- Hard to move back to the solid state sound when your a tube guy as am I;my roland 6's for me come very close;I would like to hear that solid state amp Ralph mentions now and then in the forums the name escapes me this moment though. 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
I have a older pair jeff roland model 6 monoblocks and think I will hang on to them for quite some time. 
Need to buy used integrated about 800 dollars
Maybe the Shanling A3000 that is for sale in the intergrated section would fit your needs;seems like a good deal price wise but I am not familiar with this unit and how well it may or may not mate with your speakers. 
Polarity mystery: Can you help me solve it?
Have you used any test cd's with phase test signals to try and help you understand this situation? 
Speaker Question...first post on the gon
Sounds like a speaker that fits all your concerns;let us know how they work out;I was wondering how big your room is?