I see that Audio Advisor has the KEF iQ9 speakers marked down from $1300 to $800. They look like they might be the speakers I want to use with my 60" Sony TV system (my 'baby' stereo system), but I have a question.

I see from the KEF website that they have been superseded by the model iq90, and I am curious what the change to the new model involves. I see no difference in the ratings, specifications, or appearance.

Does anyone know specifically what the changes to the new model were?

ALBANY

Audio-equipment maker Bose Corp. plans to cut around 1,000 jobs, or 10 percent of its workforce.

are there receiver/amps that have class A bias? if so are they expensive?

I recently found one of these in my parents basement. I dont know much about them. It works and its in good shape. Do these have any value??

Thanks,
Tom

Emotiva is getting ready to launch their new CD player in February. Check out these features:

1. 24 bit processor with 384 x oversampling. (Most 'high end' players are 24 bit with 192 x oversampling)

2. Frequency response is 5hz to...absolute daylight. from 20hz to 20khz, it's flat as a board.

3. 4 independent power supplies, to drive each section of the unit separately. (1. CD carriage/2. digital portion/3. analogue portion/4. display) This prevents the different sections from interacting and causing noise.

Dear Audiophile Siblings,

Hi,

Recently I have been asking a lot of advice about putting together a system, I have read huge numbers of reviews etc etc, and almost came close to buying a system online.

Then, I decided to discipline myself and audition the system which, according to reviews and on paper matching was to sound fantastic.

I auditioned the B&W 685 speakers, a pro-ject Genie II turntable, and then 3 amps:

Arcam FMJ a28 =

When I spun up my Rega P2 the other day, I heard a disconcerting sound - it was like a pulsating grinding (or 'whoosh'), I'd say pulsating about 3-4 times a second, varying with the speed of the spin. I give my Rega a little turn with my hand before flipping the switch. The sound started with the manual spin and continued with the motor. I shut off the motor, removed the platter, examined everything (it was kind of like opening the hood of a car - I have no idea what I expected to see), put the platter back on, and it went away.