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B&W CM1 bi-amp impedance
Robrob, I think you answered your own question."In McIntosh's owners manual it says it will cause distortion if you do not choose the right impedance.Tweeter amp sounds good at 8 ohms, but woofer amp has distortion."Try both and see what sounds best. 
How high end must your system be...
So, what is your system? 
anyone mated AR 100.2 w/ LS-12?
Although I am a big fan of Audio Research, I tried a lot of equipment with the Totem Model 1 speakers and the best sound was with Krell. 
Dave Brubeck
I can give you the information you want if you tell me who your secret source is. 
Amp/ preamp for electostatics and why
Al, Thank you, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the develpment of Beveridge speakers. Ron 
anyone mated AR 100.2 w/ LS-12?
Dustbowl, All kidding aside. When looking for a recommendation of amps and preamps it is always helpful to mention what speakers you are using. In my opinion it is hard to go wrong with Audio Research. 
Your favorites amplifiers for their visual look ?
Manley Stingray is like nothing I have ever seen. 
Monster X-terminators vs. Audioquest banana plugs?
I personally have had very good results with Audioquest bananas. I used them with Audioquest speaker wire and Audioquest spades. They fit like a glove. I have not used the X-terminators, however, everyone I know that tried them said they were harm... 
Best Amp to drive my Apogee Stages?
Loveitloud, The KST 100 is a lower priced amplifier and it is not the quality of the KSA series amplifiers by Krell which were made during the same time. 
Best Amp to drive my Apogee Stages?
Gallant_diva, I get the point. The amplifier in question is a Manley Stingray. I think it meets the quality requirements of the Stage. It is an early Stingray rated at 50wpc. Also, I spoke with you years ago when I was in the business. You mention... 
Amp/ preamp for electostatics and why
Ralph, It is a fact that electrostatic speakers and OTL amplifiers work well together. The big Beveridge 2SW and 2SW2 used OTL amps and the Acoustat X had direct drive OTL amplifiers also. I have always been curious about who designed the Beveridg... 
Amps and the ESL 57
Audio Research ST70 C3. 
anyone mated AR 100.2 w/ LS-12?
AR = Acoustic Research. I think you mean ARC. I have never heard of anything from Audio Research being too warm. 
Dear Fellow SC IVA owners
Jonathan, I just don't understand how letting your speakers run full range and adding a subwoofer can improve the midrange. I have heard improvements by using a crossover while adding a subwoofer thereby relieving the main amp of low frequencies a... 
Dunlavy SC VI's...
I see you know more about speaker design than John Dunlavy. Maybe you should have spread the speakers farther apart before you made all of the changes.