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Buzz with all power off
Do your high efficiency speaker have powered woofers? 
Downward facing subwoofer on carpet, bad idea?
Mo,It's not a bad idea, but it's not optimum. Place a solid surface, like plywood or a large floor tile, under your sub and compare. More of the sub's output will be reflected into the room by the hard surface verses some of it being absorbed by t... 
Need understanding on amperage
LLYour 20 amp circuit supplies continuous current to the receptacle. Your amp can output 60 amps "peak", very briefly. The duration of the "peak" 60 amps depends upon how much electricity is stored in the amplifiers power supply capacitors. Transf... 
Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved
This thread is train wreck... 
Hi-end PC audio questions
Computer Audiophile is a great resource for all your questions. 
Pass Labs INT-150 with Power Plant Premier
The concern would be the abiltiy of the power conditioner to keep up with the current demands of the ampllifer. Reduced current not a problem that's going to cause damage to your int amp so the question is what affect will it have on sound. That i... 
Sony XA5400ES fuse directionality...
It looks like the fuse in on an AC line which means no matter how you install it it will be in the right direction 50% of the time. 
Digital cable upgrade? Can you tell a difference?
Vdosc,I love your desktop system :)Great question and one that is endlessly debated. Frankly, it depends on your system. My experience has been that, in general, changing USB cables, and to a smaller degree changing Firewire cables, in higher reso... 
Amarra 2.3.2 vs Puremusic 1.82 playback software
I also use both programs on my Metric Halo with very similar results, pros and cons. I want to believe it is the superior Firewire interface that enables the performance. Uh oh, time to get ready for the USB flames. ;) 
Amarra 2.3.2 vs Puremusic 1.82 playback software
I have a Weiss DAC202 and both Amarra and Pure Music. I prefer the Amarra sound quality but don't like its buggy operation. Pure Music is less buggy but doesn't quite achieve the sound quality of Amarra. Having said that I could live happily with PM. 
will different lengths affect sound
I refuse to kiss and tell 
Used full-range speakers less than $1,500
Add Von Schweikert's VR-4 to the list. They can be had in your target price range and are true full range speaker that is easy to drive. They really are an enormous value.Good Luck,Greg 
High Current Class-D Amps for Maggies?
I use Bel Canto REF1000 Mkii with Magnepan 1.7s and am extremely happy with the results. 
How to connect Firewire Weiss 202 and Firewire HD
Ldworet,You might consider using a USB hard drive. Conventional wisdom is to attach the DAC and EHD to different interfaces, DAC on USB and EHD on Firewire or visa versa. I am getting great results using USB EHDs on a MacMini 09' with a Wiess DAC2... 
Best steak to eat while listening to your rig?
I'm a little clumbsy, can't chew and listen at the same time. A trip to the local butcher results in my favorite cut on the grill. When it comes to flavor, Ribeye is king. That and a nice Amador Zinfandel or, a new favorite, Tempranillo with some ...