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how to hook up Subwoofer to 2channel stereo system
Hook them up to your second pre out of the preamp. I am using Martin Logan Descent subs as a left and a right coming out of my pre amp. They blend in very nicely.Russ 
DVD PLAYER RECOMENDATION
Thank You for your help. I think I will stay with the Denon and keep the system simple. I will go with the 1920 new. It is in my price range. Thanks again.Russ 
cd players with volume control
check out Wadia great player, and there is a 850 for sale on the gon. 
Help with subwoofer decision
check out Martin Logan's Descent sub. very deep and controled bass for around $3,000.www.martinlogan.comruss 
Music lovers only, sub woofer
Check out Martian Logan's Descent subwoofer. I am using two of them in a two channel set up. Tight and very deep bass, and the most important they are musical. 
Saw the Musical Box last night
I just seen the Musical Box in November at a small theater here in Clevenland Ohio. To me it lelt like the real band Genesis was playing, one of the best shows I have see in a long time.Russb 
Reasonable Cable Suggestions $300
Try out Analysis plus oval 9 speaker cables. I use them in my system which is Bel Canto and Martin Logan. The cables have a very neutral sound strong bass, smooth mids, and soft highs. They run about $350.00 with T-1 spades for a eight foot pair. ... 
Best subwoofer?
I like Martin Logan's Descent sub. very muscial with strong bass responce. 
A little help please.
check out Martin Logan speakers. Many models to fit your buget. very wide sound stage, big sweet spot. One of the best subwoofers to complement any speaker. I have a pair of Ascenti and two Descent subs. The sound is the best I ever owened.Russ 
Subwoofer has a Hum
Thanks everybody for your help. I fixed it with Nsgarch suggestion of using two cheater plugs on both subs. I guess I had a ground loop problem. I also changed direction of current flow with My ic'sThank You Russ 
Subwoofer has a Hum
NsgarchI am using Audioquest dimoundback. If i hook up the ic in mono two to one sub the hum is gone. i seem to only have the hum when i hook up in stereo one ic to each sub. i am using a sound meter to measure the output of the hum in each sub. t... 
Breaking in new speakers
Jaybo is correct. You need to just play them for 24 hours a day for a couple of weeks at 90db. Put your cd-player on repeat and play them loud when you are at work. Use some bass heavy music. I just finished breaking in my Martin Logan Ascent-i an... 
Need some help picking a subwoofer
DougTake a look at Martin Logan subs. either the top of the line Descent, or the Depth which is more mid priced.They are both very musical and have solid tight bass. I my self use a pair of Descent subs in a 2-channel set up.Russ 
Rotel RCD 991 or 1072?
I HAD THE 991 AND I DID NOT LIKE IT AT ALL. THE SOUND WAS BRIGHT ,AND HARSH ON THE TOP END. I ENDED UP WITH A WADIA 850 MUCH CLEANER SOUND ALL AROUND A BETTER CD-PLAYER. I PAYED $1800 USED ON AUDIOGON.RUSS 
Best CDs for vocals?
Try Over the RhineGood dog bad dogOhio Kim RicheyRise