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Single vs Dual Power Transformers
They were referring to the rare time when one of the channels have twice the output due to the recording being much louder in either channel for a short duration. In most cases the two smaller transformers should not have a problem but in the rare... 
Single vs Dual Power Transformers
I was told that one negative to dual mono transformers is if there happens to be a time when the recording requires an unbalanced surge of power to the left or right channel in which one of the two smaller transformers might not be able to provide... 
Lack of bass in NHT 3.3.
Also be sure to replace the deteriorated foam strip on the front baffle if it's rotted out. It plays an important part of the sound.  
Lack of bass in NHT 3.3.
I’m a 2.9 owner. The mid bass coupler and the subwoofer are room dependent. You have to have the speakers at least 7 feet apart with no furniture too close to the side firing subs.They also need to be close to the back wall and about 22" from side... 
Luxman T-117 Tuner
I have the Luxman T-117 tuner and owned the Magnum Dynalab 101. I sold the Magnum Dynalab. The T-117 blew it away. Best digital tuner I ever heard. It works well with the Magnum Dynalab Silver Ribbon Antenna. Wide sound stage and low sonic distort... 
Anyone still using monster M2.2S cables (the really fat ones )
Your 2.2 Monster cables are all you will ever need. Best bang for the buck. I don’t agree that there would be much improvement switching to better jumpers over the metal strips either. You can try it but I doubt it will sound better. It might even... 
Bitstream Dac's
I have a Conrad Johnson Sonographe 22 bitstream CD player. Will this play SACD or other CD formats?  
Mirage M1 or M3 vs M1Si or M3Si Series
The best thing you can do is to have the original tweeters rebuilt or find used ones. Though if you had to go with something else I would think that M1si tweeters would be the best alternative to any other tweeters out there. 
Review: Denon DL 103R Cartridge
I just took the plunge and bought the 103R. new for 207.00 shipped. Someone has a great price on them on Ebay for 259.00 and Ebay was running 20% off on everything limit 100.00 discount for a short time so I figured what better time then now. I mi...