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Crossover definition
Without getting into the theory, these are some generalizations without knowing anything about the room, the speaker type, the number of drivers, the driver's parameters or the listening postition:Use the Bessel setting for a better transient resp... 
did lightning do this?
You may be able to get some help from your homeowner's insurance policy. Lightning damage of electronic equipment (which is what you probably incurred) is usually covered. 
Tube pre-amps: what defines "better"
Generally speaking, the more a tubed preamp costs, the better the power supply. More often than not, the preamps' performance will depend more on the power supply and voltage regulation than the types of tubes it uses. Regulating voltage and provi... 
Tweaks That Don't Work
I don't understand the point here. If you try something and it doesn't work, does that mean snake oil? For example, shakti stones placed on my Levinson 20.6's do nothing but on the transformers of my SET they make a not-so-subtle positive improvem... 
high ac voltage destrucive or not?
If you're in the US, then the utility voltage will vary anywhere between 114 and 126 Volts - which is normal and the allowable US standard. Appliances with UL listings will operate between 110 and 127 volts with no damage. Also, utility voltage is... 
Help needed for outdoor stereo with no electricity
Here's the math for a 12 Volt DC battery @ 33 ampere-hour:If the power draw is:30 watts - 10 hrs run time60 watts - 5 hrs120 watts - 2.5 hrs240 watts - 75 minutes300 watts - 1 hrI rounded off, the actual times are a little more. 
Concert Hall? Or Dedicated Listening Room?
The short answer is yes. Just design your listening room without any parallel surfaces and have the dimensions increase from the front wall back, much in the shape of a horn. This way, room modes and standing waves are eliminated. Most all concert... 
20 year old solid state technology.....
I don't agree with respect to SS evolvement. 20 years ago, semiconductors could not handle as much power as the ones made today; more were needed for a given power output. Today these devices can handle more power so, at least on paper, less devic... 
CD player - skips and static pops ... related?
Skips are not only from dirty lenses but also from worn parts causing the laser drive head assembly to mistrack. The laser itself could be worn out, or the drive mechanisms are gummed up, loose servo gears or deformed drive belts, or a glitch in t... 
Why does my Adcom GFA-2535 blow fuses?
If it keeps blowing fuses, then it's most likely one of three things: short in the cable, power supply cap or output resistor.To trace a short in the speaker wiring, check that no cable connectors are touching. If ok, then disconnect all cables an... 
1st,2nd,3rd order crossovers,etc
If you're asking out of a need for education, then this is not the forum - your question is way too encompassing and requires a book for an answer as Sean states above.However, if you're asking with an eye towards purchasing speakers and you're wo... 
High speed internet via electrical power lines
If it's gonna be a problem that begs a solution, then some corporate profiteer will oblige us with one. Damn those capitalists :) 
Blind Power Cord Test & results
The problem with a/b testing in a controlled group is forgetting what was heard previously. Take another example: if you a/b tested digital cameras or photo printers and you laid out all the samples in front of people they would easily be able to ... 
solid state gear- leave on?
It'd neither a good idea nor a bad idea. An amp will sound its best when warmed up and ready to go and every second thereafter will not improve things one bit. If the amp requires many hours before being warmed up, then, yes, I'd go for 24/7. If i... 
Pass x250 always on:how much more $ in electricity
I agree with the $20.00 per month estimate. According to Pass' specs, it idles at 270 watts. Running 24/7 is about 200 kwh extra a month....figure on Con Ed hitting you up for a dime average per kwh.BTW, when I first ran my Class A mono's during t...