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Please...Advice For The Speakerly Challenged
Have you gone to Galen Carol Audio? Check out the audiophile groups in Austin I am sure someone has some of the speakers you want to hear and will let you take a listen.I know if you are in Houston, you are welcome to listen at my Casa. Also, Soun... 
Please...Advice For The Speakerly Challenged
To Hesson11: I would wager deadening material was not added to those speakers. They would have been awesome had they not had that boxiness. The dealer rep made no mention of that whatsoever. All else considered, had they sounded neutral, they woul... 
Please...Advice For The Speakerly Challenged
Thanks to all who have responded.To Shay123: I would love to hear Watt/Puppies, but even used they are outside my price range at $4500. I wonder if anyone reading here has any experience with building or having heard Watt/Puppy clones? The closest... 
Personal speaker evolution
My first was a little cheap receiver and speaker system sold by JC Penny with their brand on it. It was awful sounding, even by standards back in the late sixties when I bought it. The speakers were small monitors, six inch two ways I believe.1973... 
Subwoofer Advice For Stereo Music System, Not HT
Folks, thanks for all of your advice, and don't hesitate to keep it coming. It is much appreciated and considered. 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
Actually, the more I listen to the new system, the more I realize that the bass response is just more accurate than what I have ever been used to in the past. There is just no boominess at all. I believe I may be mistaking accuracy and good tight ... 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
Well, I was not surprised that the bass response did not knock my socks off, as I did a lot of research before my purchase. This aspect of tube amps was known to me in advance. As I said in my earlier post, I absolutely love the mids and highs, an... 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
Well folks, I finally received all my components and furniture and finished setting it up last night. In addition to the JoLida JD302BRC int amp and the JoLida JD100 CDP, I purchased an APC H10 power conditioner, Wireworld Oasis 5 speaker cables, ... 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
Run the gear with the tubes that come with it for 300-400 hours, so you get a feel for it. Then stuff the old tubes in.The CDP is coming with a level one mod. The Chinese 12AX7's are being replaced with Svetlanas as just part of the upgrade packag... 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
Re not affording room treatments: you might want to consider some of the cheaper foam squares that are available - e.g. Sonex and other squares that are easy to place on a wall. Just adding this kind of thing at the first reflection points on your... 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
I just want to thank all you fine folks that advised me over the past week. I look forward to sharing my viewpoints in the future, and also look forward to reading yours.I know many of you recommended taking it slow, and that was good advice. The ... 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
I have made my purchase! After spending ALL of my free time over the last week perusing the internet for information and reviews, reading Stereophile and The Absolute Sound, I have purchased the following through Underwood HiFi:JoLida JD302BRC Int... 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
I can send you some links so you can read some articles on some of those products for the next few hours or days. And then dig some more.Send away. I would love to read them. Gracias. 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
06-18-08: PhaelonMapleshade sells modified vintage Scott tube components including a $1495 receiver. I haven't heard these myself but they sound interesting and are offered with 30-day money back. Perhaps another member can post regarding their qu... 
I Feel Overwhelmed....Please Help
06-18-08: Mrjstark14X13 is quite small but it is possible to get a decent sound out of it. What is the purpose of this room and how much freedom do you have to optimize it to get the best sound possible (Wife Acceptance Factor).If you were willing...