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Linn Ninkas aktiv vs. not?
I have owned a few Linn speakers (AV-5140, Keltiks, Nexus & Keilidh) going aktive, except for the Keltiks that are aktive only, will be a great improvement. The bass output will extend another octave, details in the music will sharpen and the ... 
tweaking Polk speakers
Davesen, I own a pair of the RT-55. Great speakers. I opened up my pair to checks for upgrades. I suggest the following: 1. Upgrade the internal wiring. 2. Change the tweeter. Get a copy of the Part Express catalog, you will find the cables and co... 
A question about cable break-in
Go to Cardas website, they have a method for breaking in cables. Have tried it with a few brands and it does work. 
Linn aktiv cards adjustements question....
Do remember to set one of the pots to zero, and adjust usingthe other one. On the Klout amp the cards are installed vertically, thus one of the pot can be adjusted. Setting one to zero will enable the adjustement circuit, otherwiseyou can change t... 
After Market Power Cables - Gold or Snake Oil?
My advise, try it before buying it. Most systems will get amodest improvement with a good quality power cable likePS Audio Mini Lab, 10 awg shielded cable for around $150.00 . Unless you have very exotic or power hungry ampsyou won't need an expen... 
Need monitors with a BIG sound
If your budget allows them, go with a pair of used TotemMani-2. They can be had for around 2K. Go to www.totemacoustic.com and read the Stereophile review on them. I got a set and can tell you that these monitors can play rock loud and clear, have... 
Great Small Speakers w/ high WAF?
If your budget is around 2K, try the Totem Mani-2. They canbe bought second hand thru audiogon in that price range. I replaced a pair of Linn AV-5140, which is also a beautifulspeaker, with the Mani-2. My girlfriend likes the Mani-2 mahogany finin... 
2 channel system?
You should go with the best source (cd or turntable) your budget can afford. No matter how good is your preamp or integrated, they only will amplify what you feed them. In all of my years in this hobby, over 25, an upgrade in the source always hav... 
Electrical outlet upgrade worth it?
Upgrading the electrical outlets in your room is a must. If you are skeptical about it go to Home Depot and buy an isolated ground 20 amp outlet, orange in color, hook it up and let your ears decide.If you like the improvement then buy the PS Audi... 
How do YOU justify this hobby?
It's very easy to justify this hobby. Material things can bereplaced, money can be reimburse, but your lifetime cannot.Every hour I spent listening to my system gives me great joy. Once I leave this world, I won't be able to enjoy musicagain, and ... 
Totem mani 2 or Dynaudio 1.3 SE
On the last sentence of my original sentence there is an error. What I meant was "you cannot go wrong with the Mani-2". Sorry, english is not my first language. Thanks 
Totem mani 2 or Dynaudio 1.3 SE
About the Totem Mani-2 I can tell you they are amazing.I bought a demo pair, about 2K from Seyla, a member in Canada. I bought them for my backup system, Linn Genki +Wakonda Pre and Klout power amp, I have just realized that Ihaven't listen to my ...