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AIR TIGHT PC-7 with Shindo preamp.
I cannot wait to hear your impressions as I am interested in the same cartridge. I have heard the pc1 and I loved it. I am thinking of moving from my SPU. 
Any love for the Rogue Ares
I have the Rogue Ares with an upgraded transformer and use an Ortofon SPU Royal N with an Ortofon arm on my Technics SP10Mk2.I LOVE this phono pre. It is transparent, fast and musical and a fraction of of the price of its competitors. I believe it... 
Thiel CS 3.7 and Vandersteen 5a, 5a Carbon
I have heard the 5A Carbons and I would not hesitate to buy them in an instant, especially from John Ruttan who is a true music lover and who must be the most knowledgable Vandersteen dealer in the country. Additionally, a real benefit to Vanderst... 
Pubul57- audiophile, philosopher, and friend
My condolences to his family. His comments were always thoughtful and he was a gentleman. 
Amp for Vandersteen Wood Quatros
Quicksilver. I had the 6c333c triode mono blocs with a monbrison and loved the combination. I have also heard quicksilver v4 with the kt120 tubes with the Quattros at Audio Connection (a major Vandy dealer) and the music coming from the quattros w... 
Shindo Cortese - First Impressions
I heard the Shindo Cortese with a Monbrison and Tannoy Kensington SE's at In Living Stereo in NYC. The sound was absolutely sublime. I never purchased the Cortese because of the $, but purchased the Kensingtons (used, not the SE's which just happe... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Today I heard the Vandersteen 7"s at Audio Connnection with ARC Ref 210's and an ARC Ref 5 preamp. (I was there to check on an order I placed last week.) When I walked in little did I know I was going to be treated to some of the best music I have... 
Merlin TSM with Shindo 25 watt amp
Not enough. I tried the haut brion with the merlins and it was not enough, close but not enough and my room is 13 x 18 x 8. Great tone though. My preamp was a monbrison. 
Amps for Tannoy Stirling SE
I use quicksiler 6c33c triode monoblocks to great effect with my Tannoy Kensingtons. They are not in production though. I have heard the mid mono's at $2000 a pair and they were great. Both amps are 50 watts. 
SS amp for Merlin VSMs?
I had Merlins Vsm Mx speakers for several years and I ran them Quicksilver Triodes, Cary Sixpacs and heard the Belles 150A Hot Rod extensively and I can tell you that the highs were absolutely, positively never aggressive. The esotar tweeter is sm... 
Merlin Music System Master BAM and RC mod
Bobby is truly one of a kind. There is nobody better in the customer service department! 
Good Horn Speakers Of Moderate Size
Tannoy Kensingtons. 
Vandersteen Model 7: has anyone heard?
Cartridge was the Clearaudio Concerto, not the Goldfinger which is very expensive. I believe the Concerto is $2400 which is quite reasonable in my book. 
Vandersteen Model 7: has anyone heard?
Tdaudio -Your response is well taken. My "alive" might be another persons "bright." Regardless, Vandersteen makes some of the best speakers on the market.Your system is enviable. Love those amps!Covet your turntable! What cartridges do you run wit... 
Vandersteen Model 7: has anyone heard?
I heard the Vandersteen Model 7's at Audio Connection last weekend and all I can say is that they are absolutely outstanding. They do not look like Vandersteens in that I mean than they are beautiful looking, relatively small (about the same size ...