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Speaker Cables for a 35' Run???
Canare 4S11. $.69/foot from Markertek.com 
845s: To biamp or not
All right. That answers it. Thanks, guys. 
Mods in Tube players: list in order
From observation, most basic mods of any kind, whether tube or not, begin with power supply improvements and capacitor upgrades, and progress from there. 
845s: To biamp or not
Open top cabinet? That'd be a rare beast indeed...The cabinet is used for space considerations. It sounds like the Cyber 211 may not work in this arrangement. 
845s: To biamp or not
Could the Cyber 211 or 845 be placed in a cabinet (20"W x 16"H x 20" D)...open back with perforated steel mesh sides? Or, do they run too hot to allow this? 
Tube Friendly Speakers - Down to 30Hz - $3000?
I would stick with getting the most through proper room gain from a great two way with 15 watts.Petland (Threads | Answers)For example?Low power and 30hz bass aren't mutally exclusive, but not all that common either.SpencerSbank (System | Reviews ... 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
Old favorites:ELP - Brain Salad Surgery and TrilogyGenesis - Selling England by the PoundRush - HemispheresNew favorites:Porcupine Tree - In Absentia and Lightbulb Sun Dream Theater - Images and WordsTool - LateralusMany others, but these come qui... 
The most revealing redbook/dsd player under 10k?
I was not able to find much information on these NWO players on APL's website (aplhifi.com I assume). What are the differences between NWO1, 2, 2,5? Trackmango (Threads)Check the APLHiFi Discussion Forums for good info.Here is info about the APLHi... 
Suggestions on an integrated amp for Merlin TSMM
Auto bias. Thanks, Tarichar.Since the amp appears to have been "tuned" to work ideally with the Merlins (no 4, 8, or 16 ohm taps, for example), I'm interested to know how it performs with loudspeakers other than Merlin. It does seem to be a well b... 
Tube Friendly Speakers - Down to 30Hz - $3000?
09-19-06: Pawlowski6132Could you please rehash why you ruled out the Druid's? I have heard them on five different occasions, and I do not care for their sound. Personal preference.Pray Allah, please don't let this thread become a discussion of Zu ... 
Suggestions on an integrated amp for Merlin TSMM
Jamesw20, your reply is common with others I have found on the web about the Filarmonia...Merlin owners awaiting delivery.Anyone using an Ars-Sonum Filarmonia SE integrated with speakers other than Merlin? If so, what?I figure the answer is no, BT... 
Tube Friendly Speakers - Down to 30Hz - $3000?
Silverline Sonata III is at the top of my list. The Coincident Super Eclipse III were under strong consideration, but I received too many conflicting viewpoints regarding their power requirements to make me comfortable.Sbank, what kind of music do... 
Tube Friendly Speakers - Down to 30Hz - $3000?
Circumstances changed, and I've decided to forego the monitor/sub combination. I'm going to wait for the right pair of floorstanders.At least that's the plan tonight...:) 
The most revealing redbook/dsd player under 10k?
Although I don't consider it ruthlessly revealing, it is musically resolving and offers the purity of running direct to your powered amps. Perhaps a new APL NWO2, or for less money, an excellent APL Denon 3910. Run them straight to your Adam profe... 
Suggestions on an integrated amp for Merlin TSMM
Anyone using an Ars-Sonum Filarmonia SE integrated with speakers other than Merlin? If so, what?Also, what's the bias procedure for the Filarmonia SE? Is it manual, auto? If manual, is it an easy procedure that can be accessed from the front?