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Schweikert VR4-Jr vs. Gallo Reference 3 with SA
I definitely think that the Schweikert VR-4 Jr. is a more enjoyable speaker. Of course speakers are largely a matter of taste but to me the Schweikerts sound closer to what live music sounds like. 
Audio Research vs YBA
Audio Research gear is acutally a bit forward sounding and will not give you the kind of presentation you are looking for. I would recommend an AudioNote pre-amp - they all have a very liquid, soft sound, that does not sacrafice any detail. It is ... 
Anyone use the phono input on the VK Design VK-1?
The VS-1 Mk. 2 phono stage accepts any high output moving coil or moving magnet cartridge. It is exceptionally quiet and very dynamic. I have not compared it to other phono stages, but it certainly sounds very nice in my system. 
How good is the midrange in the DK Design VS-1Mk2?
I had a very similar experience. The interconnects that were included with the amp were better then any other interconnect I tried, and I have a few lying around from AudioQuest, JPS Labs, Nordost, and Cardas. The DK interconnect was both fast, ul... 
How good is the midrange in the DK Design VS-1Mk2?
Actually I agree that most high efficiency speakers sound pretty crappy, although when I say high efficiency I mean standard moving coil dynamic loudspeakers. Every high efficiency standard box loudspeaker that I have heard sounded pretty bad. Hor... 
How good is the midrange in the DK Design VS-1Mk2?
Hey Loudandclear, if you thought the VS-1 Mk.2 sounded restrained then maybe you have a defective VS-1. It certainly sounded incredibly dynamic, musical, and 3 dimentional in my system with Vandersteen 5A speakers. You should contact the company a...