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Open baffle speakers
@ozzy62 I know exactly what you mean concerning the midrange sound of the Spatials.  I’d like to hear the Qualio IQ speakers one day. Thanks!  
Open baffle speakers
@ozzy62 I owned the Spatial Audio X5 speakers a few years ago and loved them, but I didn’t like the built-in active subwoofers and they sounded thin in the midrange and bass.  The X5’s were nice, but they were kind of bright until they made some a... 
Speaker Suggestions for Next Move
@jbhiller I recommend Marten Oscar Trio speakers.  I don’t think they have a lot of dealers in the U.S. though.  
Separates vs Integrated
@mm1tt77 I recommend you demo a few integrated amps in your system if you can find a dealer that will let you bring the gear home.  I demoed a pair of mono block amps and an integrated amp at two separate dealers and they didn’t sound to my liking... 
Acoustic Panels (2” or 4”) Thickness?
@koestner, @tony1954, @curiousjim, @baylinor, @veerossi, Thanks all for your feedback and suggestions.  As I mentioned, I already have several treatments from GIK, but I decided to purchase (4) Tube Trap IsoThermal Bass Traps with Diffusers and a ... 
Power amplifier longevity… thoughts?
@audiofilo123 I recommend the following amplifier brands; - Bryston 4B Series - Rotel - HEGEL - Luxman integrated I’m sure there are other good/reliable amps out there, but I’m sharing the brands that I own/owned in my systems. I bought the ... 
Recommendations for 20 amp electrical outlets
@1971gto455ho Thanks  
Recommendations for 20 amp electrical outlets
@limomangus I like your thought process!😆 It’ll save you a ton of money!💰   
Recommendations for 20 amp electrical outlets
@nutty Thank you!  
Recommendations for 20 amp electrical outlets
@vthokie83 ​​​​​@audioman58  Thanks!  
Recommendations for 20 amp electrical outlets
@normb I shared you advice with my electrician yesterday and he advised he will install the grounding as you mentioned. He clearly understood what I was trying to convey and advised it was definitely a great idea. The subject matter has come up be... 
Recommendations for 20 amp electrical outlets
@jea48 said: Shunyata’s outlet is a Hubbell 5362. It’s still interesting that Galen Carol would recommend the Hubbell outlet if he is selling his version of it. Just a rhetorical statement. Galvanized steel supporting back strap... Not good ... 
Recommendations for 20 amp electrical outlets
@ghdprentice That’s a great idea and the conclusion I have come to after careful thought.  I think I’m going to go with the PS Audio Power Port outlets for now as I  already have two of them and my system sounds great.  The 10 gauge Romex should b... 
Recommendations for 20 amp electrical outlets
You guys have been very helpful with all of your impressions concerning your outlets! I know we all are listening to our music in different homes, different rooms with different gear, so it’s always hard to come to a conclusion on what’s the best ... 
Recommendations for 20 amp electrical outlets
@zlone I’ve read that the PS Audio outlets that I currently have are the same as the Hubbell 5362. Not sure if that’s true or not? Thanks for your recommendation!