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Anyone have thoughts on the Peak Consult Zoltans?
I would also note that Stereovox is the Peak importer! DUH.I am not saying that just the Zoltan is overpriced but many similar speakers are! I have also posted a similar post to the WP 8. The WP 7 were $22,000.00 now they are $28,000.00if you figu... 
Very BIG Room? Music and Home Theatre Challenge
A couple of bits of information to help you. I am an industry professional with over tweenty years of experience.1: Planners can not work in a room of this size unless they are gigantic and really expenisve.2: You must control slap echo and other ... 
Which amp to Nautilus 801?
Not an integrated per say, but you can buy a pair of Nufore 9Se which have a 4000 damping factory which will control the bass extremely well with the matching P8 preamp which is surprisingly good sounding. The Nuforce gear is so small you can stac... 
power conditoning with power amps
I would have to chime in here and state after working in two of the highest profile dealers in the country I have to call em the way I hear them. Power regenerators for the most part are or can be excellent on front end devices. Power amplifiers n... 
Anyone have thoughts on the Peak Consult Zoltans?
To sir speedy, Wrong wrong wrong, The Usher's are the equil to any of the $40k mega buck speakers like the Avalon Diamonds, or the Kharma's. Remember Usher makes all their own drivers except for the remarkable Eaton woofers, so they can save a for... 
Anyone have thoughts on the Peak Consult Zoltans?
I used to work for a dealer which sold them. They are very nice speakers but are not worth $35,000.00You can get better sound for far less money. I would advise you to find a pair of Usher Be 20's they cost half as much and are more transparent sp... 
Have any experience with Thiel Smart Subwoofers?
I used to work for a dealer selling Thiel's the subwoofer is extremely good but it is very expensive if you have to add the integrator. So my question would be do you have CS 7.2? or are you thinking of getting them with the sub? 
Is Supratek Chenin a good match for BAT-75SE?
I just took delivery of a Cary SLP 05 it trounced my older VTL 7.5 and the Cary was very musical. The VK 51 SE is a very good preamp but it is a little on the dry and analaytical.I would take a close look at the Cary it is really, really good, it ... 
wilson wp8 v. maxx2
Hello guys there is another but less well known contender for super speaker throne!I have to start off I am a dealer so I am naturally biased, but I am an audiophile first.Usher Audio has released a speaker which is priced far less than a WP 8 and... 
Wilson Sophia matching poweramp
Get your self to an Edge dealer if you can find one! The current production Edge amplifiers are a revelation and offer real power and incredible sound. I have sold Krell and Lamm and VTL so I have a lot of experiene. The Dartzheel is very expenisv... 
Thoughts on Audio Note, Totem, B&W, Lipinski...
Get your self to a Dali dealer the Dali Helicon's are magical and trounce the 804. The audionote's are too small and have no bass, same with the lipinskis.The Dali's work well in that size rooms and offer a remarkable combination of deep bass, mid... 
What to do with Wilson 5.1's main drivers
You can refoam them with good results or upgrade to newer speakers. I upgraded to believe it or not a pair of $3,400.00 Usher speakers which were more musical in every way, not quite as transparant, but oh so much more enjoyable. 
A/V Processors, What are we waiting for?
THe built in scaler in the Anthem will outperform your Nec scaler. The Anthem scaler is a Genium VXP and is rumored to be even better than the Realta engines. I am awaiting my D2 but I did see a prototype at the show and it was very impressive. Th... 
Anthem P5 vs Theta Dreadnaught II
I am currious at to budget? Have you considered the Plinius Odeon, this is a devasting multi channel amplifier one of the best that exsists. 
Anthem P5 vs Theta Dreadnaught II
What part of the country are you in I might be able to suggest dealers?Also what makes you think you need to upgrade your amp?The P5 is a good amplifier. With the P5 I am assuming you also have a surround sound system.