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Anyone heard Shahinian Contra Bombarde Subwoofer
I ended up selling them.  I still have my Diapasons and love them to death. 
Anyone heard Shahinian Contra Bombarde Subwoofer
I now own two of these! Mind boggling bass when combined with the Diapasons. 
Shahinian Double Eagle Subwoofer Driver Question
Call Shahinian. Vasken or Richard will help you 
Modern Shahinian Obelisk
I have the latest Diapasons with metal domes. Prior to that I had the older version (non metal) Brand new they sounded really bad compared with the older version. After a LONG break in period I concluded the new drivers sounded better. I then sold... 
Anyone heard Shahinian Contra Bombarde Subwoofer
I really want to buy one of these. I have an ad in the wanted section. Please contact me if you know of any. Thanks. Stan 
Shahinian Diapason drive units
Shahinian outsources all drivers. Pull the driver out and the manufacturer name should be on it. I'm sure Vasken is still going on with the business. He does stay swamped most of the time and response can be slow at times. 
Rush fans on the board ??
I've been a Rush fan since about 1978. My favorite album is Permanent Waves. 
Plinius - experiences/opinions
For jazz and blues I'd go with the Plinius. For detailed choral arangements or complex string ensembles I'd go with the Bedini amps. 
BEST LOW VOLUME FULL RANGE SPEAKERS?
Shahinian Hawks or Diapasons would fit the bill. Mine pass the WAF factor for our earth tone living room. They wouldn't work in a glossy modern room. For the money, they are probably the best speaker for classical music available. 
Best speakers 2,500 can buy.
Shahinian Obelisks- used. Also second the Vienna Acoustics- sorry neither on your short list. 
Can HI FI components really make music?
Shahinian loudspeakers come very close to the live event. I have heard many of the big name/big money speakers. Although I could buy speakers costing more than my Shahinian Diapasons, I would be wasting my money and taking a step down in sound qua... 
How Long Did it Take to Burn In a new piece?
Two years. Shahinian Diapason loudspeakers. They sounded like crap new and are heavenly now. 
Tube Pre-amp recommendations for Maggie 3.6
Thor Audio makes great sounding premps. 
Beginner needs help
I would say 99 out of 100 audiophiles feel like they are missing something. That is why they buy and sell so much equipment. If you have the time, I suggest you visit 4 or 5 hi end stereo shops and listen to what they consider the best sounding st... 
Help needed for outdoor stereo with no electricity
Thanks for all the help. It looks like going with low power and high efficiency would be in order.