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I’m using PS Audio BHK 300 monoblocks to drive 2 ESL-15A and the center Illusion 34A. I’ve been very happy with this setup which will last a long time before I contemplate making a change in components.

I don’t have any speakers in wall. All 8 Sistines are in the ceiling since one side of my room opens to the kitchen. After acoustic panels were installed the sound was as if there wasn’t an open wall at all. The whole room became quieter as well. I’d really like to add 2 more subs, but my better...

Robert, All of my speakers are ML. I’m using PS Audio Monoblocks to drive the left, center and right speakers. I’m using two Anthem amplifiers to drive the 8 Sistines. I’m pretty loyal to ML, Anthem and PS Audio products so I can’t really answer your question objectively, but I would say yes. I...

How many subs are in your system? Has adding the center sub made a significant impact in your opinion? I have (2) ML BalancedForce 210 subs, ESL 15A (l &r) and the Illusion 34A center. I’m using a crossover loaded from ML website so I’m not running any speaker full range. First, do you think I...

I have been using PS Audio BHK 300 monoblocks for left, right (ESL 15-A) and center (ESL34A) with excellent results. I don’t have a reference point other than my excellent experience with Martin Logan, Anthem, PS Audio, Rega and Reavon products. PS Audio also has 600 monoblocks now, but I...

These speakers make my ESL 15’s look like babies! I’d buy them for that price if I had a room big enough to place them in. Amazing speaker! Would love to hear them.

I have 2 dedicated 20 amp circuits in addition to 15 amp circuits. I use the 20 amp outlets for the power hungry amps each plugged into a PS Audio P20 power regenerator. Power hasn’t been an issue, but heat has been even with exhaust fans and all sides of the racks open without the doors or...

I loaded the custom low pass filter which uses a crossover even though the 15’s can play full range. I also set the crossover in the AVM 90 to 50hZ which improved the sound/bass/fullness. The system has been ARC’d twice once before room treatment and a second time since I added GIK Acoustic...

The Illusion does need space behind which caused me to move all of my components into an adjoining room. It turned out to be a big project including cutting drywall, cabling, electrical and speaker wires. And it’s taken a lot more time and patience all to make sure a center speaker didn’t...

The BHK300 amps would be running at 115 degrees without the steps I took to help them run cooler. Also the hybrid tube preamplifier too. There are many heat generating components in my two racks. Reach out to Shawn Millin with DaVinci as he sells many brands and might be able to help your...

I have rear exhaust fans on every component and top exhaust fans on the top of the racks. The monoblocks run 95-100 degrees due to the fans and I removed the rear, the sides and the door on the racks to help avoid heat buildup. The BHK600’s would be worth listening to, but make sure you have...

I use 3 BHK monoblocks for 2 ESL 15-A speakers and the Illusion center with excellent results.

My system is now good to go. It sounds absolutely amazing for both 2 channel music and home theater driven with the addition of two Anthem amplifiers. The first record I played was Tom Petty’s Wildflowers on my Rega Planar 10 turntable. I didn’t know what to expect, but the sound stage was...

I have 3 PS Audio BHK 300 monoblock amplifiers for 2 15A’s and an Illusion Center. I wish I could tell you how they sound, but my system is still being put together. Everything that I’ve read or watched suggests that I’ll be pleased. I’ll let you know.

Shawn, I understand the issues small businesses encounter and the A/V business might have even more as the business model seems to be shifting at a quicker pace. I’ve had the pleasure to do business with you and I hope that you find a way to stay the course since you add so much value to the...