jdub39

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Was my friend given misinformation.
Wow guys and gals! Have any of you even heard this combo he got? I installed that same avr for my brother in law with a pair of Martin logan Motion 60x and it sounded very good. I'll go out on a limb here and bet he's not slumbing it with his music.  
Results with Shunyata Venom Defender
I have 3 plug  in devices currently in my set-up, I use the Defender with the line that feeds my subs. I use an Isotek Isoplug on my 4 gang with an AQ Edison and Furutech ncf outlet , reason for this particular configuration is exactly as you desc... 
Single vs Dual Power Transformers
@watchdog005  That may very well be true but if the transformers are large enough (oversized for the application) to begin with, then problem solved.  
Classical Music for Aficionados
 
Panels on the ceiling
You only need to do the first reflection points on the ceiling, I went with 3 GIK 244 spaced 8inches apart using the cloud brackets the have available.   
For classical music lovers best amp for large orchestral forces?
The Parasound Halo JC5 does it for me with both low level and powerful complex loud classical crescendo's with an iron fist grip and a playful nature between the two speakers with 3d imaging  .  Ivan Fisher's Mahler's 2nd from Channel Classics is ... 
Mixed Brand Pre-Amp Power Amp Pairings that Work
I'm running a Musical Fidelity MS8  preamp with a Parasound Halo JC5 with fantastic results.  
Classical Music for Aficionados
This simply beautiful and masterfully written and composed! I'm looking forward to more!   
Buying used: Parasound A21 or A21+ ?
A21 or A21+ ? go with the later so there will be no question especially if the funds allow for it.  
AudioQuest Hurricane and PS Audio AC12
I' still using my Dectet for my sources with the JC5 plugged directly to the wall. I plan to give the Niagra 1200 a shot one day . In the 4 gang duplex(20amp/10awg romex) I have for my gear one side has the Edison outlet which is just great and th... 
AudioQuest Hurricane and PS Audio AC12
I had my A21 paired with the AC12 and it was a synergistic match and I've tried a few against it from Shunyata Delta HC NR , Wireworld "Electra" ,Audio Envy's Ocean and the only one that came close was the Clarity Cable "Vortex". The AC12 is a tho... 
OLED Stands
It's real quality stuff  from fit to finish ,the Media stand I got weighs in at over 200lbs and great thing it came fully assembled !  
If you have a CD Player, you need to do this periodically...
Took me 2 months to get the Ayre disc in but well worth the wait  but really right on time as I had a new sacd player and preamp delivered just a few days later!  
Many higher end preamps are dated and ugly, why is this?
II'm rather fond of my Musical Fidelity Ms8 preamp and even the wife gave it compliments when unboxing saying it's beautiful !  
Looking for a change.
How about a Musical Fidelity Mi6  should be a great match with your setup.