Rank these categories 1st to last in order of tangible impact on the end performance of a stereo listening system:
~Source components
~Receiver/Integrated Amp/Processor/Preamp
~Outboard DAC
~Amplification
~Speakers
~Subwoofer
~Component wiring
~Speaker wiring
~Speaker stands
~Power conditioner
~Equipment stands/isolation
~Computer
~Room dimensions
~Room treatments
~Speaker placement

The March issue has been out for a few days but I have yet to receive my Zinio copy.

May I ask when that is expected to be delivered?

Slow day at work, yay!

How about:

Interenet search, 500 dollars or less, which USED speaker would you buy...pretending that you would have to insert it in your system and live with it.

(500 bucks is the sales price, no consideration for tax, shipping, etc.)

I haven't looked yet, just curious to see what we'd all come up with.

I don't want to cause a bias, so I will not post examples, yet.

What is the best method of wiring monitor speakers and a subwoofer setup purely for stereo music listening? I have Canton Karat L 100 monitors on stands and a Martin Logan Depth subwoofer in a large open listening room. The Depth has line level R/L Input/outputs, LFE in/Sub out and speaker level inputs but no speaker level outputs. I could run the Canton

Hi!

I went to some places because I am looking to upgrade my audio system some time soon. Right now, I am looking at a Rotel integrated amplifier (RA-1062), delivering 60 watts per channel using 8 ohms, to use with my Rotel RCD-1072 CD player. At some place I went, a guy told me I should look for Bookshelf rather than Floorstanding speaker with that kind of amplification. I was wondering if anybody could give me some advice.

Thank you

Hello All,
I haven't visited this forum in a while. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a Record Clamp for my beloved Denon DP-47F.
I trying to find a record clamp that fits the following criteria: a)Won't strain my turntables motor, b)Allows me to close the dust cover and c)Won't cost me a fortune(It's tough being an audiophile on a tight budget).
If anyone has some suggestions I would be glad to entertain them.

Many thanks;

I was wondering What peoples opinions are on uprading the Caps, wiring and resitors In these speakers. I was speaking to one of these Modding guru's and I was told that I could upgrade my caps. My question is dont you have to know a little about the drivers to keep a balance. My fear Is that my speakers will become too bright. The caps that were suggested are V-caps. Does anyone know anything about these caps?