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Not quite sure where to put this question - hope it's in the right place.My HT and audio systems ...

I have recently become a fan of Counterpoint products. After acquiring a SA-5.1, I found a SA-2 a...

As someone who can appreciate the potential value of $20K speaker wires in an appropriate system,...

I have wanted to buy a destination cartridge for a couple of years now and in this time. In this ...

I'm considering an upgrade from my NAD 372 integrated and I'm considering the Creek 100A. Sources...

Sad new, just days after tribute concert in Austin.http://kxan.com/2017/05/22/austin-singer-songw...

Hi guys! I'm building a home theater and bought a pair of Focal Cobalt 816S speakers to be my fro...

Ok, so it took me long enough to figure out that my FM reception was noticeably worse when my kit...

Questions for the community from long time member (but mainly a lurker/buyer really)Came across t...

Interesting article regarding the original piece of audiophile equipment.http://www.npr.org/secti...

I am considering adding a second subwoofer to my system.  The purpose of the second sub would be ...

Assuming that this pre is in excellent condition, do you think $2500.00 if fair, or a little high...

Not in a rush, but considering playing with an SET or SEP.  Have only heard a few.  Something fai...

Hello friends,First post here, looking for unbiased advice!My integrated DAC AMP died on me, and ...

I'm looking for power cord recommendations in the $300 (1 meter) price range for a single ended 5...

Balanced outputs from my Ayre preamp go to an Ayre amp; single-ended go to a crossover that low-p...

• surely, the cablemakers would publish such studies, eh?In a heart-beat @randy-11 a... (bumperdoo)
• well, let's use the most expensive gear or whatever is good enough and see if peop... (randy-11)
• The GC made my pioneer sb22 sounds like that expensive speaker I heard at AXPONA T... (jayctoy)
• I have really never understood the cables are nonsense crowd.Don't go there @kclon... (bumperdoo)
• I spend 7 days of the Teo GC , I enjoy it so much, one of the best ic I tried. (jayctoy)
• I have really never understood the cables are nonsense crowd.  If your gear is goo... (kclone)
• Thanks teo_audio,Those of us who trust our own ears don't NEED an explanation to e... (tommylion)
• Cables are for suckers. I don't use 'em. (geoffkait)

• Thanks guys.  Been taking a break from these parts but all  is well.      Papa, go... (mapman)
• mapmanYou have been missed. (abnerjack)
• Hi, guys.Thanks for the kind thoughts. This has been a real ass kicker.  I'm still... (oregonpapa)
• Great to see you back here, Mapman. Many here have noticed your absence in the pas... (almarg)
• Thoughts and prayers out for Frank.   Looking forward to the return of his jovial ... (mapman)
• same here.  Hope he just needs more time to recover. (a25105)
• I am wondering about Frank. I wrote to him, have not heard back.   (jafreeman)
• Almarg By the way, FWIW that document does indicate that those fuses are compliant... (geoffkait)
• Tom, Wow! That’s amazing! I can’t believe it! That’s exactly what Michael Green wo... (geoffkait)

• Agree with @hifiman5 ; just for s&g, try out those 22 tube watts with a pair o... (cedargrover)
• ekimg The Treos are only 85 db efficiency. I have no knowledge about your particul... (hifiman5)
• Great thread everyone....have read it all. I was just introduced to Vandersteen sp... (ekimg)

• New Yorkers are rude, so are Berliners , both are also more friendly than most .Ha... (schubert)
• Chicago, NOT Mini-Soda, or even Wisc.and BTW, what others perceive as rudeness or ... (randy-11)
•   And Wisconsin, mirrors Minnesota in "nice" (but is superior to]!In the old days ... (northernescape)
• randyhat-whenever I visit DFW, I always stop  by John Fort & Audio Concepts.Bo... (jafant)

• Is it better than Redbook CD? (geoffkait)
• Beyond the pale. (cedargrover)
• You must pop a cookie when you listen maybe 2 cookies!! (ebm)
• Yes, but they are double albums/4 sides.DeKay (dekay)
• an $8k one time listen is the perfect accompaniment for somebody that doesn't beli... (randy-11)
• potential value of $20k speaker wires is probably $100 tops-tops. (czarivey)
• You won't be able to buy them, because I just ordered all they had......I like to ... (stewart0722)

• Really happy with my Ayre V-5XE.  I'm VandyBoy, and pretty sure it would continue ... (cedargrover)
• Hello,Iv'e been blessed to have owned,enjoyed and sold a ton of really good gear o... (kdude66)
• Yes! I love the Atma Sphere amps! Had them many years! Ralph is always up to somet... (goldenears)

• Hi Tim,The rule of thumb guideline is commonly stated that way, but that is a misl... (almarg)
• @almarg Hi Al,  Isn't the rule of thumb to have a 10x delta between input and outp... (timlub)
• You know,  I guess what concerns me is that my little Coda is very good...I suspec... (timlub)
• "Not sure what I'll do yet....".What I hope you do is have fun and enjoy, even mor... (ghosthouse)
• @ghosthouse     @almarg     @czarivey     @randy-11     Actually Al,  to be fair, ... (timlub)
• Yes, as far as I am aware the Capri (either the original version or the current S2... (almarg)
• Looks like the Jeff Rowland Capri will work... 40/80 ohms (timlub)
• just looked up my Coda CL... it drove any combination that I have used well... Out... (timlub)
• Thanks Al,  I can't find any input impedance spec's on my old Velodyne 12 sub,  th... (timlub)
• P.S: It appears that the same impedance compatibility issue might exist in the cas... (almarg)
• Hi Tim,I would recommend against the CJ if you need to run a sub from it, in addit... (almarg)

• Randy,I'm curious about the Mytek as well,are you referring to the ahb2.Kenny. (kdude66)
• I'm curious about the Mytekif it is not as great as they say, I'll likely buy a Be... (randy-11)

• Charles Ives , "Concord Mass.1840-60" (schubert)
• @jafant I'm sure you know those Beck recordings too.  Everything about them is wel... (ghosthouse)
• Masters Of Reality, S/T.  "Domino"https://youtu.be/I3AFX3r5CAEMark Knophler, The R... (nutty)
• Nice! ghosthouse (jafant)
• Beck "Morning Phase" (ghosthouse)
• Beck "Sea Change" (ghosthouse)

• The whole Edison cult is largely a lie . (schubert)
• whartI will have to find the book; it sounds informative.  Off the top of my head,... (abnerjack)
• I read about this in the book "Cowboys and Indies" (horrible title), which covers ... (whart)

• Brain is all important, study neuroscience and that alone . (schubert)
• a better idea would be to educate oneself in the areas of science that affect soun... (randy-11)
• I’ve tried using an arc welder to burn in a set of binding posts, just prior to a ... (teo_audio)
• I use an arc welder (randy-11)
• Get a cable cooker. They work for burn-in and a recharge of cables when used once ... (gwalt)

• Thanks Peterr53 and bondmanp!I recently purchased an Arcam SR250 to serve the spea... (rodm_2001)
• Congrats, Rodm2001 !  Please remember to allow plenty of break-in time before reac... (bondmanp)
• Congratulations Rodm 2001These speakers do need some POWER so feed them as much as... (peterr53)
• Ordered my first ever Ohm speakers. I went with the super sound Cylinder with a 10... (rodm_2001)

• Had all Lyras.... the Delos has the best overall tonal balance.It has a wrong calc... (syntax)
• Right now I still have and using the old out of production Lyra Argo. It's very de... (miketuason)
• Regarding dirt and defects on a record, I have had the opposite experience. The Ly... (pilrem)
• I have a tube phono pre and pre with a solid state amp. I have always liked that c... (pilrem)
• It is all relative.   If your system leans towards lean/bright - the Lyra will sou... (downunder)
•   Like rossb, I found the Delos fast and lean.  When I first got it I loved it bec... (abucktwoeighty)
• Currently on my third Lyra - this time an Etna. Very realistic indeed. Fast and - ... (chronoglidesky)
• I've owned a number of Lyra cartridges, including the Delos and the Kleos. I'm not... (rossb)
• stringreenWhen you check again later are you just checking VTF? What else can chan... (pilrem)
• The Delos is a ripper of a cartridge.   I own the Delos and Atlas. (downunder)
• Lyras are all nice cartridges - (my fav is the Etna) - as for setup, I don’t trust... (stringreen)

• One thing I noticed is that I got a little better bass with old 10 gauge monster c... (corvette01)
• Thanks! for the update- corvette01whenever I auditioned Thiel speakers before  fou... (jafant)
• I'm using xpa 1 monos,Intergra 80.3 preamp,Audioquest Columbia xlrs,Type 4 wires,B... (corvette01)
• Very sweet owning the 3.7 in Les Paul edition- corvette01I would never sell those ... (jafant)

• The internals are not much too look at for the price.ozzy (ozzy)

• PS Audio is about to release a new "free" firmware update called "Huron". I think ... (ozzy)
• Thanks  aolmrd1241 - I am going to read that now :)bill_k - are they shipping thes... (fsmithjack)

• As I noted in this thread I am using a pair of the Zero Autoformers with my M-60’s... (ozzy)

• aniwolfe,Yes, That is the way I’m heading.respected_ent,I once had the rca HFC "Ul... (ozzy)
• The Reveal XLR is noticeably better than the RCA.  I had one between the Codex and... (respected_ent)
• @ozzy A lot of people seem to like the combo of the HFC ic's and CT sc's. Maybe yo... (aniwolfe)
• Well guys, I must retract my previous statements about the Reveals. With only one ... (ozzy)

• @abramsmatch Thanks for that very helpful followup post, Mr. Match :-)Definitely p... (ghosthouse)
• You’re welcome Mr. House:) (and gdnrbob!) So as to your questions, La Voce is prob... (abramsmatch)

• joey_v,I agree. When done right silver can be like magic for a system. (sabai)
• @ - walnut - KLE Innovations gZero6 - best bang for the buck - even in their stabl... (williewonka)
• I love silver when done right. (joey_v)
• randy-11,You stated "Buy some cheap cable and use against the others to test again... (sabai)

• well, I have at least 2 mid-range items from long established companies, each with... (randy-11)
• We ,audiophiles, need the ultra high-end and state -of-the-art (SOTA) for its tric... (jafant)
• Saw this post and was curious.  Was nice to read the first two replies by 2 people... (abucktwoeighty)

• I own the Dialogue Premium preamp. It is a superb music making machine for the mon... (aolmrd1241)
• I love my Primaluna Dialogue HP integrated.  My analysis was it was a great value ... (jbhiller)
• There's a VAC 100 with the Phi upgrade currently listed for a measley 1750.00.  Di... (rhljazz)
• Kevin Deal doesn't just sell Prima Luna he is part owner of the company so take th... (facten)
• The VS115 was a highly regarded amp. It was a big improvement over the VS110. The ... (lostbears)

• Masters Of Reality, S/T.  "Domino"https://youtu.be/I3AFX3r5CAEMark Knophler, The R... (nutty)

• I bought the June 2017 paper version of HiFi News from England since it had a revi... (yyzsantabarbara)

• Charles, thanks for pointing that out! I'm enjoying the DIs way too much! : ) (david_ten)
• Hi David,You have me confused for Mac48025. He's awaiting his new LTA ZOTL M2-S to... (charles1dad)
• I have been considering a speaker cable change-up. Cerious Tech has been under con... (david_ten)
• @charles1dad  You must be getting very excited! Looking forward to hearing more ab... (david_ten)
• Hi Walter,Thanks for the update,. I have no doubt that the LM 508ia driving the Do... (charles1dad)
• Walter, I was wondering how things were going for you.  Glad to hear you are havin... (corelli)
• @waltersalas  Walter, that's just terrific to hear! In addition to varied music, I... (david_ten)
• Mac,I would say that was fast on the MZ2,Let us know how that 1 watt works for you... (kdude66)
• Just recieved an email saying my LTA MZ2 is shipping today.......just a week and a... (mac48025)
• Walter,Glad to hear you're enjoying the DI's, they put a smile on my face every ti... (mac48025)
• Thanks, Kenny. I am indeed having a blast with these speakers. I have had audiophi... (waltersalas)
• Walter,Sounds too me like you are having fun and listening to some good music.Keep... (kdude66)
• Greetings, all.I have now had the Double Impacts for a couple of weeks and have be... (waltersalas)

• Steve - great minds! My current cat 5 speaker cables are terminated with those exa... (toddverrone)
• @toddverrone FYI - I just purchased these bananas - I think they do spades as well... (williewonka)
• @toddverrone - for IC’s I use a ratio of 3.0 times the length of the signal wire.F... (williewonka)
• I was thinking of actually doing the math and calculating how much neutral I'll ne... (toddverrone)
• Todd - I was so pleased with the performance of a single run of the gZero2's on my... (williewonka)

• I'm sticking with fast acting because that's the way the manufacturer designed it.... (mewsickbuff)
• Doesn't that run the risk of damaging something? Yes that is what concerns me an... (martyfriedman)
• Funny! I didn't mention it earlier, but that's how I blew mine. Switched from list... (mewsickbuff)
• Here's the reply from Audio Elite in Seattle, the authorized service place: You a... (martyfriedman)

• Thanks terry9, I'll check them out! (mewsickbuff)
• For cleaning vinyl, I suggest Vinyl Stack, a US company. They provide products all... (terry9)
• czarivey, thanks, ebay is a favorite online buying site. frogman, yes my Yamaha is... (mewsickbuff)
• My few cents:Go to AudioAdvisor, than go ebay to get same stuff a lot cheaper. (czarivey)
• Good to hear.http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RDKIT (frogman)
• I assumed you meant you had an integrated amplifier in your main system since you ... (frogman)
• :)  I got it!  Sounds great, detailed with amazing sound stage!  No buying a phono... (mewsickbuff)
• 1. make sure speakers are connected to AVR and not to Yamaha2. engage TAPE MONITOR... (czarivey)
• Okay, I've connected the TT to the Yamaha's phono-in and ground connections.  I pl... (mewsickbuff)

• Hello All,I would checkout the Ida-16 very nice overall Intergrated with a dac,onl... (kdude66)
• I have the same question but for the PSB Synchrony One B.My list:Belles AriaNuPrim... (djengan)
• Budget is ballpark $1200, looking used. Lots of good choices at that price point i... (jtuba)
• I recently upgraded my integrated that's driving Bowers and Wilkins 683 S2s in a l... (samac)
• What's your budget?  I have the Creek 100a and paired it with PSB Imagine T2s and ... (jbhiller)

• tubegrooverI am aware of at least 2 speaker manufacturers in the past and present ... (geoffkait)
• I am aware of at least 2 speaker manufacturers  in the past and present that cryo(... (tubegroover)
• georgehifiDon’t knock these electronic engineers they designed everything your lis... (geoffkait)
• Don’t knock these electronic engineers they designed everything your listening to,... (georgehifi)
• Engineers sometimes think too much. It sounds like he had a close encounter with a... (kdude66)
• Engineers sometimes think too much. It sounds like he had a close encounter with a... (geoffkait)
• George,Thanks for sharing the engineer's perspective!  Until proven otherwise thro... (hifiman5)
• Here is an electronic engineers perspective on Cryo'ing Tubes. Effect on Vacuum T... (georgehifi)
• I cryo’d a brace of matched Sylvania Badboys and a Tung Sol 1942 Rectifier. Post C... (geoffkait)
• I thought the same as George. Maybe I’ll cryo what’s left of my stash of 6sn7s wit... (stfoth)
• @georgehifi  My experience with the tubes mentioned above is just the opposite of ... (hifiman5)

• Zesto Andros would obliterate both of these in every category.....Haven't heard th... (stewart0722)

• Run away. These are el cheapo 5755 tubes with adapters and a weird hat :) . 5755 i... (break12)

• The quintet black is a great match for the Prime, or any other VPI table for that ... (stewart0722)

• This is stuck in my head since I've watched the movie way too many times:https://w... (mofimadness)

• Loved it!  Interesting stuff from a vibist who has gotten short shrift here.  Not ... (frogman)
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymbcq5RW0ho&list=PLn2RzTNvfUD_cGMrgkNGRBDHC1zG... (acman3)

• Class G?Hello, Google.... (asvjerry)
• I listen to class D.   I can't tellYou not to do it.  But i would neverMake the sw... (twoch)

• I have lived with hard wood flooring for 28 years with horns, ribbons, electrostat... (tbg)
• Hi goofey.  I think the tri corners where the walls meet ceiling will definitively... (emailists)
• Thanks emailists, I like the midrange on those Quad 63's but I'm not familiar with... (goofyfoot)
• Just my thoughts.... For Echo slap an easy way to treat is corners at celings. I u... (emailists)
• f. schubert, yes the gliders make for a vast improvement but it can't stop there. ... (goofyfoot)
• Hear ya goofy, I'm using mine on a thick wool rug over concrete, no synthetics all... (schubert)
• george hifi, I might try placing pieces of rubber mat under the feet. The rubber i... (goofyfoot)
• schubert, I'm using Herbie's Titanium Gliders. They are working better over a thic... (goofyfoot)
• Couple spikes to cement and energy just shoots back up.This may be a good thing fo... (schubert)

• noted. My system is lacking a subwoofer and surrounds (all I have right now are fr... (wdouglass)
• i'm still using the cobalts in my bedroom system--as auxinput states, the cc800 po... (loomisjohnson)
• Thanks for the advice! I'm glad to know that there are options.I Started looking f... (wdouglass)
• I used to run the Cobalt 806s and center channel in my system a LONG time ago.  Th... (auxinput)

• What Ralph saidhttps://benchmarkmedia.com/blogs/application_notes/power-amplifiers... (shadorne)
• Damping factor of the Macs is said to be 12. What, if any, difference in frequency... (atmasphere)

• Has anyone auditioned the new Marantz SA-10 ? (jafant)

• coppy777 you want to sell that amp.......... (kennesawjet)
• safebeslayer, thought about the vtl line could only afford the 2.5 maybe.coppy777 ... (kennesawjet)

• Very nice! imgoodwithtools.I will second ,Galen Carol. He is a fine audiophile.Hap... (jafant)
• I see your point stringreen. But some considerations I have might make my system a... (imgoodwithtools)
• Personally, I like to buy the amp and preamp from the same manufacturer....the att... (stringreen)
• My current system is a PS Audio Perfectwave transport feeding a Berkeley Alpha Ref... (imgoodwithtools)
• I bought the AR Ref 6 on Audiogon just this morning from an individual. I've dealt... (imgoodwithtools)
• keithr-whom is your dealer/retailer? (jafant)
• I look forward in reading about your review- imgoodwithtools-you certainly own an ... (jafant)
• I purchased an Audio Research Reference 6 this morning, slightly used with 330 hou... (imgoodwithtools)

• Very nice! rob67Thanks! for the update. I wanted to add this advice;if you are int... (jafant)
• Hi GuysI have purchased a few things.The setup is now:Linn LP12Herron VTPH2ARC Ref... (rob67)

• Feel free to get in touch with me if u want to talk. Ctsooner@alumni.ou.edu (ctsooner)
• Thanks all, just the kind of info I was looking for ! (schubert)
• @ctsooner  +1  I had the 3A Signatures for many years and found them very good on ... (hifiman5)
• 1. not sure.  What year are they?  2. his speakers have always been so neutral and... (ctsooner)
• @schubert 1.Yes, $1800 is a good price.2. Great for symphonic music. Though I had ... (gdnrbob)
• 1.  Yes, assuming full working condition.2.  Not sure, not my genre.  But killer o... (cedargrover)
• Calling all Vandy freaks !Is 1800 $ a good price for decent pr Vandy Sig 3A"s ?And... (schubert)
• @mr_m I almost went with the Treo CT’s with a REL Gibraltar G2 sub but the Quatros... (nmmusicman)

• bbyer-PM sent. (jafant)

• Maybe ill build them next week? (ebm)
• BTW....I'm back. *S* Hi, y'all. *S*After 7 wks. in FL & 2 wks. of recoup', r... (asvjerry)

• I believe the difference is not just watts... But I believe the 601 is quad balanc... (joey_v)
• i read many years ago to hear a 3 decibal increase in loudness you have to triple ... (g_nakamoto)

• If you ever looked at Japanese audio magazines, you will see a lot of systems in t... (larryi)

• Much of the article is about the economics and control issues involved... (jl35)
• What was schite's view on DSD?  I've only heard it decoded at length on a native D... (emailists)
• Interesting read. Thanks  (jl35)
• I listened to what the  manAt Shitt Audio says about MQA alsoFor that matter DSD. ... (twoch)

• Check out the Croft phono preamp! (donvito101)
• They're not easy to find, and I don't know what their current status is, but the a... (johnnyb53)
• The Brown Audio Labs (BAL) SP-1B tube-driven line/phono stage preamp listed at $85... (johnnyb53)
• Ifi Phono 2. Amazing piece of equipment. Music Direct gives you a 60 day tryout. U... (elinor)

• Thanks for sharing, good to know! (lak)
• Very cool.Kenny (kennythekey)
• All appliances should get a snap-on ferrite IMHO. (geoffkait)

•   wolf_garciaFuse directionality doesn't matter at all. AC, half inch teeny wire, ... (geoffkait)
• Ryder I'm using the stock jumpers that came with the speakers.  Never thought I ne... (yashu)
• Fuse directionality doesn't matter at all. AC, half inch teeny wire, and it's desi... (wolf_garcia)
• Yes, there are no hard and fast rules on how you want to connect the cables to the... (ryder)
• Thanks for the recommendations.I have now tried using just the bottom posts, and t... (yashu)
• Wolfman, Bill is also outspoken on wire directionality. Could you be next? Hmmmmm.... (geoffkait)
• Ran into Bill Low recently and he said when single wiring with jumpers it CAN matt... (wolf_garcia)
• Ryder,Thanks for posting the Chord recommendation which is exactly what I describe... (salectric)

• Pani, You are wrong about Ralphs comments.Loading the primary can induce ringing i... (dover)
• Ralph, whether it is only the phonostage that needs loading or also the cartridge ... (pani)
• There is little point to loading the input side.The reason is that most of the loa... (atmasphere)

• I've heard lots of cartridges w/ VPI tables, owned Ortofon Quintet Red, Bronze, Ca... (stewart0722)

• This device will do the trick, I have no idea what to tell you about any signal de... (erik_squires)
• Sadly, there is no such thing. No matter what you get, you will end up with an act... (erik_squires)

• https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Moongel.  Just as good as Onzow and only $7. (abucktwoeighty)

• Followed onhwy61's link and bought the Moongel.  It was on sale and works great.  ... (abucktwoeighty)

• @nonoise , @schubert thank you. Being the reasonable one can be lonely.  (toddverrone)
• All the jokes in here about the over priced audio power cord cable Some  don't thi... (twoch)
• Besides, with DIY power cords you can control directionality. (geoffkait)
• For me it is a fact. Power cables do make a difference. I choose DIY however. A lo... (jandewitt)
• Yes, the skies and water are nothing more than a vast open sewer and nothing we do... (nonoise)
• MN was the best place in the USA to hunt big trophy white-tale deer . 1 degree , a... (schubert)
• Your hearing is only as good as the best acoustic music you ever heard in a venue ... (schubert)
• are you guys anti-Vaxers too? (randy-11)

• Just completed a search for new tower speakers and will be purchasing GoldenEar Tr... (rackon)

• littletommy531,??? (ricred1)
• Sorry but my thread was broken-if you want to sell that Roland amp(s) list them  (littletommy531)
• Too much disposable income and boredom is a terrible problem to have isn't it? Lov... (littletommy531)

• I sure hope a lamm is better All around.  I would buy if i did notSwitch to a.   A... (twoch)
• Thanks so much to all. I've decided to go for it. Should have it in a few days. Wi... (argon66)

• Will be running XLRs at 1m or less, as long as I can live without a sub. Try sing... (georgehifi)
• Thanks, George.  I'm curious, too.  Will report back.  Not sure if they are still ... (stfoth)
• stfoth Hedging my bet and just ordered a Schiit Freya, to go between a Cary DMC60... (georgehifi)
• Ok.  At least partially based on the prior discussion, I'm going to try a passive ... (stfoth)

• Agree about the Oppo not being up there with the Pass or Wilsons, but I'll throw t... (georgehifi)
• Speaker Angle and Speaker Pro apps on iPhone are a Big help and inexpensive in the... (nkonor)
• tanlv702,Relax, Take a look at my system; similar to yours. Use Pass and MIT. Have... (nkonor)
• The Oppo is fine choice for background music or movies, nothing more.  With it as ... (rhljazz)
• thank you very much to every one give me suggestions. ....now i think i should sel... (tanlv702)

• Can't believe no one has mentioned MSB. Here's a link....http://www.msbtechnology.... (falconquest)

• I would take the Angstrom off your hands, please contact me, I've been looking for... (apie)

• I had a Classic Red and a RSP on the Da Vinci Grandezza arm. It worked great. I al... (barbapapa)

• Bass traps first, then EQ. :) A dual sub would be even better, but start with that... (erik_squires)
• Thanks guys, very inciteful information.  I have an spl meter and will give the te... (ewah)
• I agree with Bob, with the condition that you can place both subs appropriately. U... (bob_reynolds)
• Nope, you will accomplish what you desired- to eliminate room nodes and improve fo... (gdnrbob)

• I had some good tuners in my audiophile life (Naim NAT01, Sequerra Ref) and still ... (barbapapa)

• I fixed it! 1) I reached out to Marantz today and for the first time they told me ... (ricred1)
• That's why I thought you could test with a "normal" input and attenuate the level.... (bob_reynolds)

• Seller says that there are only about 300 hours on it. Seems like very little for ... (roxy54)
• Yes, if it is in excellent condition. (tooblue)

• I met and dealt with Roy several times. You know how it is meeting most audiophile... (trelja)

• What I have found. No rip sounds as good as the CD. I’ve tried everything includin... (phillyb)

• They are not audio bling, but I've tested and heard these from Japan and was impre... (georgehifi)

• About the mytek i also checked it, but I will be paying for futures that I will no... (alfau7)
• my cables have 1/4 inch spades and fit in fine, though I could see how larger spad... (jl35)
• Thank all of you for your replies! About the nuforce, does any of you have had a p... (alfau7)
• I have one. It's awesome. Based on the Job Goldmund 225. Great review in Absolute ... (jl35)
• That's a really good deal,I don't know anything about the sta200 though.Kenny. (kdude66)
• Audio Advisor is selling the Nuforce for $499 (jl35)
• The st10 is really good and the new Mytek might be good also.I can't really recomm... (kdude66)

• Here's a very thoughtul review of the Magnepan .7s by Julie Mullins from a couple ... (johnnyb53)

• Black Sabbath has to be in this. (rklune)
• I agree The Doors was a fantastic debut album, but all of their albums were great! (guppy)
• The Beatles- the only band that matters... (jafant)
• Second Please Please Me and yes thousands if ask would say meet the Beatles was th... (lenmc2964)
• Yes, of course, on the left side "of the pond".Actually, I appreciated the way you... (rklune)
• Do you think most people think Meet The Beatles was their debut? (2channel8)
• I can't believe it took so long for someone to mention:The Beatles - Please Please... (rklune)

• I just took a gamble on one of these to pair with Sopra 2's.  Will report back wit... (emcdade)

• @Northern.  FWIW.  With only about 10 hours of playtime on the Princess Model 2, i... (stfoth)

• My pleasure- scarberianI look forward in reading more about your speakers and thei... (jafant)

• dnanstad-feel free to join us over on the Thiel Owners thread.Another +vote for ad... (jafant)

• Everything improves: from the sound stage/imaging to tonality. I recommend the use... (c_avila1)

• 6Moons has a (not very good) pic of the Druid VI as part of its Munich Show report... (gsm18439)
• I have not seen any pics of the Zu at the Munich Show but was the new Druid and Pr... (wadav)

• I had a problem with an odd Genesis sub cable some years ago, after Genesis was so... (jl35)

• Somehow I just couldn’t resist on this one. I’m sure a slip of the typing hand, bu... (tubegb)
• To add to a pointless thread: A friend knew Gene Cerwinski and had a pair of home ... (wolf_garcia)

• @droleg ---- you you you... :)Answered...Lots of loveMark (corepowertech)

• @erik_squires you may also find this article interesting (written by the chief eng... (atmasphere)

• Thank you. Looks like a very impressive piece, especially at this price point. (kalali)
• Input 2 coax. 2 opt. 1 USB. Output  pair rca. Pair xlr  (jl35)
• Regarding the Ares DAC, what are the input and output connection types on the back... (kalali)

• Sonist Recital 3s were just added to my rig…ribbon tweeter, efficient, wood (weird... (wolf_garcia)

• I just came back from the high end show in Munich (Germany). One of the best sound... (jandewitt)

• That's not a bad idea, and I might actually be one of the few North Carolinians wh... (guitared)
• A really cheap but effective method is to use hockey pucks instead of spikes but y... (kdude66)

• This speaker is relatively easy to drive (for example would be a good match with m... (atmasphere)

• i have a mx132 also. i only use it as a 2 chanell setup. (g_nakamoto)

• I was unaware (until I heard about it here and looked the damn things up) of the E... (wolf_garcia)

• Dear @lewm : What kind of measurements are you waiting for?Example: wat kind of me... (rauliruegas)

• Audio note Meishu as has been mentioned already. I have heard the Westminsters wit... (jandewitt)

• He also made some comments about the types of distortion present and missing in Cl... (bob_reynolds)

• my no. 1 design criteria for selecting a (belt drive) is actually to select a dire... (czarivey)
• Apples and Oranges.  The Townshend damping trough is a whole different thing from ... (lewm)
• personally my no. 1 design criteria for selecting a (belt drive) turntable is that... (avanti1960)