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Fedex or UPS?
UPS just delivered some 95 pound Soliloquy speakers for me. Left them out in the weather, no signature, stacked on their sides as opposed to upright, boxes tore all to heck and back. No wonder he didn't stick around!! They were fortunately not dam... 
Best amp for Thiel 3.6 speakers?
I had good luck with a Bryston 4B and MIT 750 speaker cables. The sound appeared to be a bit bright but was very dependent on the preamp and source. I eventually wound up with a Classe DR6 preamp, Linn turntable, and Goldmund transport and DAC. Go... 
Do they have passive 6 or 5 channel pre-amps
I believe this month's Stereophile has a sidebar about a Sony ES active preamp. It has 2 sets of 5.1 inputs and one set of 5.1 outputs. It apparently offers little more than balancing other channels to the front main speakers. Minimal circuitry wi... 
Which pwr amp to go with Classe DR6?
I'm running mine balanced with a Bryston 4B NRB. Good combo for speakers that aren't too bright and need some current to help them along. 
New Maggie Owner; What amp????
You need at least 100 Watts at 4 ohms but 150+ is better, and the amp will need to have high current output for the best sound. For the best sound also make sure the amp is FAST. The Maggies are fast but an amp that is quick and has some slam will... 
New formats, same old story?
Has anybody heard either of these formats? Even on a marginal HT receiver and marginal speakers they sound drastically smoother and more listenable than anything previous. On a good system they are tremendous.2 things important for either format (...