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The only way to really get away from IC power modules is to get away from receivers. I use an ARC preamp for all 2 channel listening. When it's time for MC sources the front channels go from my Lexicon to a bypass on my preamp this way I can use my front speakers and amps for stereo or MC with...

While never having owned any Martin Logans I do currently own 2 pair of Acoustat's. The only maintenance they have required in the 9 years I've owned the fronts (Spectra 22's) and 6 years the rears (Model 1's) is a vacuuming semi annually and a treatment with a hair dryer at the same time. The...

Sleestack, I would hardly call the Nightfly "rock". However it is one of the best sounding recordings I've heard.:D

As far as I know there are no high end or higher end amplifiers that use any kind of construction but discrete. It would seem that IC amplifier modules are pretty much restricted to receivers which as I already said are designed and built to a price point not a quality/power point. This goes...

All competently designed and manufactured amplifiers should sound pretty much the same when used within their power limitations. The fan may be there for loads less than 8 Ohms. In today's world most receivers are built to a price point not a quality point. It's more economical to...

What's your problem with ESL's?:confused:

When most current CD's are compressed within an inch of their life and the corresponding LP releases have 3 or 4 times as much dynamic range the LP's are better. I am familiar with the potential superiority of CD's unfortunately most releases don't live up to the promise. 10 or 15db of dynamic...

I would not ignore them. I've never heard an ESL I didn't like. I've owned ESL's since 1983. Prior to that it was Magneplanars from 1976. Before the Maggys I had boxes. Yuck!!!:D

Seth=L If you feel that way get rid of your receiver(s) and get some separates. The resale value is much higher if you don't like something and you get a lot more flexibility. The resale value on your average new receiver is zip next year. That Adcom, NAD or ARC preamp will be an item you can...

Non discrete really means integrated circuit. For power amps it usually means an integrated module that has most if not all of the power amp circuitry on one large chip. Discrete means just that. Discrete separate transistors and assorted components mounted to a printed circuit board.:) Non...

Sheep, are you practicing colorizing old B&W photos. Some of the cars and building fronts have some color. It was 61F here in Phila. today.:D

Real high enders don't think any receiver is "high end".:cool:

3db, you should check out the vinyl and CD of The Red Hot Chili Peppers latest. For those who think vinyl has no dynamic range the comparison is an eye opener. You might also want to check out Steve Hoffman's site. He mastered the vinyl. It sounds an order of magnitude better than the CD.:D

Thanks jneutron. When I have questions in the future I now know who to ask.:)

I don't disagree with you. My complaint is that with CD's being capable of +90db dynamic range why are virtually all popular music CD's compressed within an inch of their lives? What's the point of having great dynamic range if it's never used. BTW you can't place the blame for no dynamic range...

This looks like an advertisement to me.:D

It's nice to know I'm merely nuts.:D

Jneutron, how would any of the factors you mention effect separation?

Executing criminals saves you and I a considerable amount of tax money. It costs $50K+ to house one miscreant for a year.:D

Maybe I should get a DBX range expander. What CD's have a large dynamic range?:D Name three?:rolleyes: The current crop of available popular music CD's is so compressed I've been thinking that a DBX expander might help. Those who doubt this lack of dynamic range should do some investigation...