mysearcher257

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Warming-Up Amps w/o Inputs or Speakers Attached
I have purchased 100 watt 8ohm dummy loads from Parts Express just for this purpose. Pretty cost effective at $13.50 a pair. They work great and they genereate no sound although they can generate some heat. Easy to keep those tube amps warmed up w... 
Best movie for subwoofer test ?
The Dark Night - has a continuous bass growl. Check it out you will not be disappointed. Well at least from the sub test. 
What piece of music can you play over & over?
The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway - Genesis 
In what ways is Mark Levinson better than Krell?
Service. 
Calling B&W speaker users with tube power amp
Audiodb, For a long time I have driven my B&W 805N with a Cary V12I (now R) amp in triode mode (50w). I listen loudly to Jazz vocals, blues and R&R. I must admit that at times the Cary seems unable to drive the 805s to the volume and press...