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BAT VK-600 vs Pass XA100.5
Thanks Madfloyd for being specific about the preamps you used. I don't recall previously reading about these pairings.I disagree completely with you on your comments about midrange, rolled-off treble and bass control pertaining to the XA-.5 series... 
Hum problem
A few minutes of your time could save you $50.Bob_reynolds (Threads | Answers | This Thread)Not sure about the return policies of the two retailers linked in this thread, but I know Jensen Transformers offers a 30 day return for items purchased di... 
AC Outlet w/ Clairity, Trasparency, Bass Weight
Be careful as you proceed down this path - sense check anyone?Shadorne (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)And thus begins the inevitable subjectivist/objectivist death spiral. 
AC Outlet w/ Clairity, Trasparency, Bass Weight
07-09-10: DgaylinAll -- it takes about five minutes (or less) to install an outlet.Depends on the room doesn't it? My room requires moving furniture out of the way to access the receptacles, and it requires replacing two outlets since I run monobl... 
Hum problem
Jensen *is* Iso Max (Iso Max is the name of the product line). Look at the links. Both are selling the same Jensen VRD-1FF isolator. 
BAT VK-600 vs Pass XA100.5
07-09-10: KeithrTvad- have you heard the VK600 to compare top ends?I have not had VK600 in my system.impedance mismatch i thought would only be an issue on the bass, not on the top end.Keithr (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)Not necessari... 
Freight Company Help
I have had good success with Team Worldwide in Los Angeles. Fast delivery, excellent handling, and very reasonable prices.They have individually owned franchises across the USA. 
AC Outlet w/ Clairity, Trasparency, Bass Weight
07-08-10: TimrhuI just can't bring myself to sit and listen for any difference.X2.Sometimes you just have to do the research, determine what many prefer, and go with it. Life's too short to spend it installing, reinstalling and comparing AC plugs.... 
BAT VK-600 vs Pass XA100.5
07-08-10: MadfloydMuch better (to my ears).In comparison, the Pass don't control the woofers of my Wilson Sophia 2's as well. The Pass is much warmer sounding and rolled off on top.It was well established in another post that there was an improper... 
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Jensen Cable TV RF Isolator 
Sound Anchor Blue Dots or BluTack??
IMO, there is little difference aurally between speakers placed directly on sand-filled, steel stands, and speakers adhered to the same stands with Blu Tack.Therefore, if it saves you a step, compare the speakers with and without the Herbie's Big ... 
AudioQuest DBS Field
Tvad- have you tried Q cables?Keithr (System | Threads | Answers | This Thread)No. 
Got $1000...how should I spend it?
Dump the girlfriend. Seriously. No girlfriend has the right to dictate anything to her boyfriend (and vice versa).Spend the $1000 on drugs and hookers.You'll have some good memories to tell the grandkids. 
Sound Anchor Blue Dots or BluTack??
I'm not familiar with Blue Dots, but Blu Tack and Herbie's Big Fat Dots are two completely different items. Blu Tack anchors speakers to the stands (Blu Tack), the other decouples speakers from the stands.It's up to you to decide which you prefer,... 
lessloss blackbody
I'm not too young to remember The Bionic Woman, but I don't remember her as a spokesperson for Select Comfort. I was on the East Coast then. Maybe the Select Comfort commercials were on the West Coast?In any case, thanks for getting me up to speed.