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arcticdeth

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Warm romantic & detailed
Cut small squares of an old t shirt, try 1 layer first, then 2 layers.tape directly over tweeter, replace grill.Cheap tweak, and it works well.if still harsh, use 3 layer of tshirt squares. 
Looking to buy a quality integrated $10,000 budget.
10K,....really?spend 3K, buy records and a down payment on a Dodge Viper. 
What sends shivers down your spine when you play it on your system?
Humble piefreey&tthe whoriotvenombad companyallmand brothersFoghat 100 other bands 
Chillout CDs
I’m a little more upbeat w chill tunes. My old friend (rip) hooked me on a band called “Orbital”it’s a space somewhat techno music. Odd stuff. But, nice relax music with a nice dram. I have a few of their LPS’ and CDs, my fav is orbital 2 
adcom equipment.....
Remember visiting my brother in law in 1992 or 1993, in orland park, Il.  A small very nice shop “simply stereo”ran by two of the most relaxed and nice guys, mike and joe.   Knowledgeable and straight shooters, no push to buy, auditioned for me ev... 
What kind of music do you like to hear the most?
As a kid, playing Mom & Dads records;  lots of blues records, Clarence brown, buddy guy, BB king, howlin wolf, + many more...,  Elvis, beach boys, Beatles, lots of old country , hank Williams, Merle haggard, will Nelson etc etc. have a great b... 
802d + Carver 350
@decooney.  In best Mandalorian voice. “This is the way” those Carver 350s’ are amazing, plenty of power!   Get a reference on a great preamp, probably solid state to balance and tighten the bottom end just a smidge.  Great idea!    Sounds like yo... 
High end Class D amps?
10K class d is paying for a name, and aesthetics. 800$ class D amp is smart buy. Don’t let the sheep make a line you can’t help but follow.  Happy hunting.  
Your favorite 'concept' album
King diamond Abagail, the eye, abagail II, the puppet master, The graveyard, Them,  many cross lines with each other.the man is a genius!Iron Maiden 7th sonqueensryche operation mind rimeiced earth. Night of the storm rider! There’s more, but that... 
My Mark Levinson preamp dying - looking for new preamp, sound as good, wont break bank
Sanders sound”The Preamp”Best straight wire with gain you will ever not hear.beware, she is very revealing and honest. Warranty is not to shabby either,.....look it up at Sanderssoundsystems.   
Preamp recommendation
Parasound P5 
What is the best preamp for Carver monoblock tube amps?
Get the order placed for the Carver amps, may take a few weeks if not in stock on the shelf. Get the preamp a tune up is all.amazing preamp! 
High end Class D amps?
Hahahahhigh end class D? Crown or Jeff Roland.The same. It’s class D. Subwoofer amps. Save cash, get the Crowns! 
KRELL FPB 650M MONO BLOCKS ..?
Sidestep. Great amps, enjoy them! 
Class A or AB Solid State Integrated Amp for Spendor D9's - Coming from Tubes
Speakers are semi at 90db.  Don’t let this deter you from a high powered amp.said this 500X. Get min 300WPC!YOUMWILL NEED THE headroom for crescendos and power chords. Little 5, 10, 100,,150, 200,WPC amps,,while great, there is no match for 300WPC...