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About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone Hello Pat, We have never spoken but after reading though this thread...I feel as if I have got to know you and your wonderful wife. I would also like to thank you for the great . . .	1081
Which speaker is the master of IMAGING ???? Focus audio fs 688, impeccable imaging	89
What are your favorite monitors? Focus audio F688 Exellent	75
Paul Speltz speaker cables i had Pauls anti cables in both my SS and tube system, They tightened up the bass and in general removed a veil form my system, pure clarity, i sold my Acoustic Zen Satoris and . . .	41
Best Speaker Placement Rules you've used? Anyone know the link for the Cardas formula? Thx	34
Tubed Integrated/$1500/New or Used Used Audiomat Arpege...Beautiful sound	25
Best Integrated for the Money Simaudio I-5 or I-5 LE	25
What is the best mini-monitor speaker? Panderso We have compared the f688 to the following: 1. b&w 805 signitures 2. green mountain europa 3. quad 12L 4. dynaudio 1.3se Before I explain my reason in why the f688 are . . .	24
Canadian tariffs, duties, etc? I agree with Peebus statements, having had quite a few Canada-US transactions. People in canada know that they will be charged a brokerage fee, 7% GST, 7% PST, and duties at the . . .	22
Speakers for Simaudio Moon I-5 John, I have tryed the I-5 with many different speaker including the Europas and the 1.3se. IMO the europas where not a good match (sorry europa fans) The 1.3se were powered with . . .	22
B&W Signature 805s v. Merlin TSM-Ms ? I have owned the 805 sigs. Really depends on what type of music you listen to, I thought the sigs did a poor job on old rock and rock in general...this is probably because they are. . .	22
want to try a SET but where to start, I have...... Thanks alot Marco and Entrope, I will look into the amps you have mentioned, Up until this point I have owned low effiency speakers and never really had a chance to try a SET amp. . .	21
Fake plants behind speakers a good idea? To start, I have a pair of FocusAudio fs 788, I bought a pair of 5' silk plants. My room is approx. 14, 17 they seem to have more of an absorbing effect, lost a touch of low and . . .	18
The New GMA Callisto is one good looking speaker.. I am going to have to agree with Drubin on this one. They kind of look like a male private part... I would like to hear the reviews though	18
Any opinions on Audiomat Amps? I have owned both the Arpege and the prelude, the prelude is in a class of its own, while the Arpege is still a very nice sounding amp, the prelude has ALOT more power and very . . .	12
tube pre amp to match Sim audio w-3 or w-5 Thanks guys, all of your feedback will be taken into consideration JCW	12
New power for my Nautilus 805's - Integrated Amps? i have a friend that has a pair of 805...he uses a sim audio I-5 intergrated with unbelievable results. I myself am not a fan of b&w but the synergy with the i-5 is simply amazing. . .	10
dk design vs-1 information needed audio_billy what other equipment have you compared this intergrated to Thx	8
downsizing, anyone recommend speakers 1000 or less I will do some research on the recommended speakers thanks to everyone for their opinion carlo	8
Speaker Break-in Mprime I have owned two pair of the fs688, Let them run 24/7 if possible and I assure you in a week or so they will best the bass from your 805...My friend owns a pair of 805 and . . .	7
Prima 24/192 How good does it really sound Warren, what types of music do you listen to	7
mse Gen ll VS VH pulsar IC Thank you all for your input CR	6
How good are Harbeth HL-P3ES-2 Seattle_mike the impression I got from people was that the HL-P3ES-2 were at their best at lower levels....I heard they did not perform very well at high levels...any other . . .	5
Dk Design VS-1 Mk. 2 Amp with Von Schweikerts? Stephen I had low level listening problems and that was the reason I sold my VS-1....at low levels, you can only hear the left side , as the unit is turned up the sound stage once. . .	5
Quad 21L vs. Epos m15 nathan I actually went to an audio store in the area today. Same equipment (I-5 and a quad cdp), same room, I thought the quads had a level of clarity that just was not present in . . .	5
Is this bad for the amp? I'm with Aball on this one. At that clearance, there just is not enough room for the amp to breath. I owned a 1095 and had the same problem....the cure, longer IC's and I put the . . .	4
does a sim audio I-5 have enough power for 1.3se? Thank you kinetic for your input, I wanted to make sure before purchasing the 1.3se	4
What power cord for Audiomat prelude.... come on guys, no responses	4
Plinius 8200 or Sim I5? I would give the nod to the I-5 for sure, Achou makes some good points about the quickness and clearity of the unit. It has speed that other amps just can not product. The sound . . .	4
Amps for Quad 12L sim audio I-5, great combo, great synergy	4
Quad 12L. What amp would be a fair match? I had a pair of 12L, I used a I-5 as mentioned previously...very good synergy, nice tight bottom end	3
question about the sony dvp 9000es thank you Boss32...that would be what I was looking for cheers	2
turning amp on vs tweater hiss i have spoken to the krell, and classe rep and they both say that a that a low level hiss is normal, it is recomended by every audio company to leave the their equipment on, If . . .	2