axspike

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MA352 into Power Guard
It is rated for both.The speaker output lugs are marked for both 4Ω and 8Ω, so non discretionary.I have contacted both the dealer and McIntosh. They say they're "working on it". That was weeks ago and no news from either.Single wire with jumpers.I... 
Help on diy cable construction
Thanks to everyone...I've ordered what is needed to make the interconnects. I'm confident they will be just fine. Saved a lot of money and embarrassment... and they'll look great too. Thanks again to all. Be smart, stay safe. We'll get thru this. 
Help on diy cable construction
Thanks for the input tantejuut. As for Miller, I can handle him. He's a lightweight compared to the action I've seen. Obviously privileged  enough to have the money to spend on expensive equipment and the hearing to tell the difference. God bless ... 
Hunt for new floor standers
b_limo- Thanks for the input. I narrowed the field down to the Monitors, Tannoy xt8f and the Fyne 502. The list could have gone on but I had to make a decision. It was frustrating not being able to audition any of the many choices everyone suggest... 
Help on diy cable construction
NEMA 5-15P to IEC320C13 is the technical spec for the power cord. But IEC320C13 end has to have a street name. 
Help on diy cable construction
Thanks. The physical dimensions of the speaker cable I have is 1/2" x 1/4+". It's 2 round conductors running side by side and in a "flat" 2 dimensional shape thus the 2 measurements. On closer inspection, it looks like 12 awg braided. 
Hunt for new floor standers
Thanks to everyone who spent the time to respond to my post. After being without speakers for 2 months and looking at a long self-imposed stay at home protocol, I pulled the trigger and bought a pair of Monitor Silver 500's. I'm sure I'll be happy... 
Hunt for new floor standers
With adherence to the shelter in place rule, it's impossible to audition anything, even if my area were riddled with good hifi shops- which  it  isn't. I'm sure others share my dilemma of being in the market and not able to audition. So I'm relyin... 
Hunt for new floor standers
Holy Shelter-in-Place! It's been a while since I've checked this thread. I thought I'd add some info on what I've been looking at these past few weeks. Any thoughts on the Monitor Audio Silver 500's? These are in their 6G and consistently get grea... 
Hunt for new floor standers
Since I posted this thread, I've had many great responses. To all of you who take the time, thank you. I've been re-reading all of the suggestions, doing the research and coming away wishing more than ever to be able to listen to 10% of them. Eith... 
Hunt for new floor standers
I've heard the same thing about SA. I'm in the "Festivus for the rest of us" budget... 
Hunt for new floor standers
jnehma- I've been to both Integrity Sound locations and honestly I don't know how the keep the lights on. I was not impressed. Especially with the downtown Sarasota showroom. Cavernous, empty and ill staffed. I was going to ask elsewhere on A'gon ... 
Hunt for new floor standers
The VA Beethoven's look gorgeous. Nice reviews as well. Someone has suggested the Quad 25L. Tough to find info on these. Anyone know about these? 
Hunt for new floor standers
tomic601...Thank you for the tip. Palm Beach is across the state, about 3+ hours from me. next time I'm on the East coast, I'll look into that shop...if this search lasts that long. 
Hunt for new floor standers
soix...Thank you but I couldn't find them there.