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Are monoblocks the way to go?
Marco, Thanks for the in-depth response. I certainly will experiment with the Heresy mods you've come up with. Quicksilver now makes Horn Monoblocks specifically designed to match with horn driven speakers. They're also 25 wpc and retail for $1595... 
Are monoblocks the way to go?
Gthrush1, I'm not familiar with the Coincident speakers. I'm assuming that horn driven speakers tend to be less transparent and hold their strength in dynamics and speed. I've had the Heresy's for 20 years and have grown to like them but after he... 
What's the best preamp for my system?
Eastern Electric MiniMax. I just recieved mine the other day. I auditioned it against the AES DJH Signature (CARY) at the store and ended up buying it. Check the reviews on the Website - www.eeaudio.com - If you can audition this at home, give it ... 
Who's to blame for the Grain??
The only way to fully understand what a system "should" sound like is to listen to live music in a good accoustical setting. A rule of thumb - if the music is amplified in any way, it will have some degree of distortion / coloration. Good luck in ... 
1st song you remember???
"Are You Experienced" - Hendrix. I was 5 years old (early 1967). My best friend invited me to listen to his parents new HiFi. We listened to that album all day long and when I brought the album home to show my parents, they absolutely flipped. Thi... 
TT suggestions -- please
Tom. I'm trying to understand why suspended tables, such as the Linn, would prefer a lightweight stand. It seems to me that all tables would benefit from a very rigid heavy stand, whether mass-loaded or suspended. Please explain. I'm considering t...