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Grateful Dead Remasters?
Rja,Thanks. Thought they may only be avaiable through limited outlets. I also have the original vinyl, the early CD re-releases, and would love to hear some of the remasters to see if they take advantage of the newer technology. Off to BB tomorrow... 
Grateful Dead Remasters?
What is the best outlet for obtaining the Dead remasters? Jim S. 
Match for Definitive Tech HT speakers and Denon.
Jdlepera,Thanks for sharing the advice. I appreciate it.Jim S. 
integrated + sub
Arcam integrateds' have pre-out and pre-in. There is a switch under the cover between the pre amp section and the amp section that needs to be moved to disconnect them internally for what you want to do. I tried biamping a Classe CA200 with the Al... 
Best POP audiophile recording/album...
Bronski Beat - really club music, but almost pop.Robby Robertson has too much soul to be called "pop".JS 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
What has struck me from the progression of the lists above, is how music builds on one form after another. Original progressive was Iron Butterfly, Led Zepplin, Cream, etc. - anything not pop (i.e. not Frankie Valie) or Motown (although I would im... 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
Where does progressive stop and alternative begin? T Rex, Tommy Bolin, Love & Rockets?Jim S. 
A Question for Maggie lovers/owners
I am of limited experience and limited exposure to brands not carried locally. I do own a family room system with 1.6's and a second system with little Castle towers in the living room. I really like to listen to both systems, but, TJ as you point... 
1st, most memorable recording...
Grateful Dead Europe 72 - China Cat Sunflower/I Know You Rider.Grateful Dead - Not Fade Away/Goin Down The Road Feelin Bad. Sherwood 100w receiver (still have, doesn't work) Beyer Dynamics headphones (still have, don't work)EV Interphase A speaker... 
Help I think my AC is polluted
All,Thanks for the discussion and information. It points out a misunderstanding I had about causes of transformers humming - not low voltage - but DC offset voltage (see stilljd above, I started the low voltage stuff). Now I have to understand wha... 
Help I think my AC is polluted
I have had similar experiences that occur when line voltage is low. I have 2 Arcam amplifiers and came home one day after dark around Christmas when all the houses were lit up with Christmas lights. Both of the amplifiers transformers were humming... 
subwoofers and panels don't mix
My experience echos that of Cmo's. Low pass set very low, 40hz., and at low volume, I can get a pretty good blend and sub bass reinforcement. When I try to use the sub to recreate the bass of 1.6's for certain types of music, (rock, alternative) i... 
which cowboy junkies cd?
I agree with Pops. If you get hooked on Cowboy Junkies music, you want to have them all. Mile From Home just mesmerized me for a long time, Lay it Down is my second fav. There is a release called "Studio" (I think) that is no longer listed in the ... 
Problems with Arcam Gear/U.S. Distributor
A comment about the distributor ASL - I have a lot of Arcam gear, purchased mostly from a local dealer and a little on Agon. I had a modification performed through the local dealer that didn't come out right, and was very slow (the repair shops fa...