hammy

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components compatability
Yes, you can. It doesn't have to be Kenwood. There is no electrical advantage. It maybe easier to integrate remote control-wise. Get rid of the kenwood speakers, and upgrade to PSB's. Good for the money. 
moving your LP collection
lift with your legs. 
50hz deep enough?
It's really a question only you can answer. I will say your old speakers are not +-3db at 34hz, they are -3db. Having said that, there is no doubt you will sacrifice some bass going to a small speaker. One thing you will discover though, after adj... 
Importance of Power Conditioner?
Just be careful. Many conditioners can degrade sound. 
Problem on Sonic Frontiers Line 3
Yes, many technicians in Italy to fix this problem. I have a guy who rides up on a motorcycle with tools on backpack and fixes my equipment. (my beloved dog blew up my beloved amp by stepping on speaker wire and shorting leads). 
Cry me a river
I cried when old yeller died.... 
Need evaluation info on Ensemble Megaflux...
I haven't tried the ensemble- I can say I like my Siltech G3 VERY MUCH and I'm afraid the Ensemble or Siltech G5 will sound better! 
Monster M1500 IC How good are they?
I personally have been very disappointed with monster cable. Their business model seems driven by marketing, not engineering. That debate aside, for the price of those cables you should get WBT connectors, instead of turbines. Both are RCA's, but ... 
Am I really smart or really stupid?
CWLondon- the main problem I have with it is that the C-2 is not the pre-amp- he's tape looping it to another pre-amp. I'm sure it sounds fine, but you can get a good pre-pre now for $220. There's got to be a point that a goog pre-pre sounds bette... 
Recommendations for banana plugs
WBT? Good question. My RCA's are WBT's. Great RCA's. How good are the bananas? 
Half-price "Used / New" Cables
I paid 6500 for my speakers new- used price 4 years later is 2k. Thank god i like them. My plinius amp was 4500 new, used i paid 2300. Hey, bought my $28000 car for 15k /1 year old/ 10k miles on it. Like the car, this stuff drops in value when you... 
The effects of corporate music
Darrylhifi- is the governor a DJ? 
Wadia 302 CD Player- Into power amp directly ?
It should sound better direct, but it won't be as loud as before. kIND OF A TRADE-OFF. 
Rehab or replace a faceplate?
Well, this is blasphemy, but if you cover all but the screening with blue Scotch painters tape, you can spray it with white paint. Make sure the tape is taut and straight as you put it on. Hold a long piece with both hands and line it up carefully... 
Seeking $15,000.00 speaker to replace Quad 988's
Summitav, you are LUCKY not to have the "wife-test" to pass. I'd have echo busters in my Living room if I didn't. One thing you'll find out though; that easy-going girlfriend suddenly has very strong opinions once you are married.