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Guess who has new speakers in their lab?
OK everyone it's me.  We just put together new speakers and are amazed at the sound.  
Suggestions for power amps
Look into the line magnetics gear.  I heard the integrated amp and I was impressed.  They use excellent transformers also which is key to making a good power amplifier.    
Should Speaker Manufactures provide a Frequency Response Graph?
@seanheis1 Maybe.  I am always up to learn new things.  If you are ever in New Jersey, shoot me a message and swing by,  We should be at Audio Connection in Verona real soon with our 6SN7 tube preamp and 6SN7 hybrid power amplifier. Always, Happy... 
Should Speaker Manufactures provide a Frequency Response Graph?
@seanheis1 - I am not sure what the graph will tell you.  You may know more than I do in that regard.  BUT in manufacturing equipment, I guess I can tailor components to produce the sound I prefer.  I am not convinced that you can tell from a grap... 
Quicksilver silver 60 amplifiers
FYI they are no longer made if that makes a difference.  Very good bargain for the price if you want to get into tubes.  What is your price range? Happy Listening.  
Dickie Betts died earlier today at 80 years of age
Wore out live at Fillmore many times.  My friends brother took us to see them back then.  Started playing the geetar because of them.  Own 6 Les Paul guitars because of them.  I'll have to break out my Gold Top tonight.  Gary Paul is a friend of m... 
Please recommend a coax SPDIF cable similar to the Nordost Tyr 2
Just bite the bullet and buy the Jorma digital cable and be done with all this.  It is above the other price points but below the other expensive digital cables.  We have tried so many, heard so many, this is what we have settled on in our listeni... 
Measurement Bias
Not I or anyone I know have purchased any piece of equipment based on any kind of measurement.  I'll have to start asking people and see what I find out.  We build components and we do measure the parts quality to match certain parts as we believe... 
Burning-in as a non-linear experience
@mapman - what meds are you on.  How is the burn in experience?  Please share your findings.  LOL Have a great day!  
ribbons vs domes and sibilance
While each driver has characteristics, so to does the equipment.  Poor power supply transformers can cause a variety of issues.      
Am I right for this forum?
If you love your system, that is all that matters and enjoy. Enjoy until you hear something that you feel sounds better. That is when you have a choice to make. Happy Listening.  
Should Speaker Manufactures provide a Frequency Response Graph?
For what reason?  Are you going to buy because of the chart?  
Your thoughts on best audiophile speakers in $10,000 neighborhood?
OK here it is.  Look at the Revival Speakers. I just heard the $5000 pair and they are simply killer.  Makes us scratch out heads for that price.  Powered by a line magnetics 22wpc integrated amp.  Simply stunning.  ATALANTE 5 call Mike O'Keefe at... 
Music Hall Maverick SACD Player repair
In new jersey so you would have to ship      
Loud pop/screech when powering on amp
@noromance - PM me  Or look through other posts and you will find my business name  then google that for contact info