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McIntosh C26 - 1st to totally stump me in 37 years
That would solve the problem, HOWEVER, depending on the technician or what the company policies are they MIGHT want to replace every Nichicon cap that I have replaced with factory caps. It leaves too much open space for me to worry about cost wise... 
Seeking thoughts on Apogee Caliber Ribbon speakers
R.I.P. They were more trouble than they were worth to me. I donated them to Habitat for Humanity. I have no idea who bought them or what they charged for them. I'm just glad they are gone. But I DO appreciate the in depth advice that I have receiv... 
Bolt Beranek & Newman Ana 10" speakers
Hi Slipknpot1.....Thanks so much for your input. I appreciate it. 
I'd probably lose this bet....
Ok ok ok, I get the picture guys. And I will answer your question regarding the past 20 years. I suppose I have always spent whatever money to purchase whatever I needed to gain the sound that I PERSONALLY like to listen to. Next time I get to the... 
Seeking thoughts on Apogee Caliber Ribbon speakers
Everyone....I hooked up a stereo amplifier that I mentioned that is rated at 185 wpc rms each channel operating. One channel for speaker low and one channel for speaker hi. 370 watts to the speaker. Everyone was completely correct. I DID need far ... 
Seeking thoughts on Apogee Caliber Ribbon speakers
Since I did not know if the 65 wpc 8 channel amp I was using was capable of 3-4 ohms without biting the dust I chose to take that chance. I had a mono signal feeding two of the channels and the outputs for low and high of each 65watts going to the... 
Seeking thoughts on Apogee Caliber Ribbon speakers
Dear Br3098, it is obvious that your knowledge of ribbon speakers is far above mine. With that in mind I'd like to ask you a question. At moderate volumes and above I will get substantial "breakup" when bass is anything but flat. I have examined t... 
Seeking thoughts on Apogee Caliber Ribbon speakers
Br3098 THANKS SO MUCH for your research and results. Such a comprehensive article on these speakers. I really appreciate it. I am anxious to find a "mega watt" amp to really try them out. Now I am using 65wpc, one per input. It needs "something" a... 
McIntosh Preamp Decision...C26 or C504
Hello All. THANKS MUCH for all the information that has been sent to me. You have saved me money. I find it hard to believe that McIntosh Labs would EVER have installed balanced XLR connectors that were not actually balanaced. I still have not mad...