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Audio Technica VMN95E vs VMN95ML
I'm with rossb on this one.  While I have not auditioned the ML, I have auditioned the rest of the VM95 variants.  From what I have read the Shibata is very similar to the ML, which is why I didn't get both.  But, out of pure curiosity back when t... 
Absorbtion or diffusion??
As a rule, dipolar and bipolar speakers will do best with diffusion behind them. Absorbing the back wave defeats the purpose of having the omnipolar radiation pattern. Somtimes absorption in the middle (between the area behind the speakers) can en... 
Want to buy - Need help and opinions
Try the Cardas Crosslink speaker cable. It is very clear in the treble, yet rich in the middle with a tight bass and it is very affordable. Check with your local Cardas dealer. They will probably let you try out a set. 
Efficient speakers to use with Jolida 102B amp?
Check out the Acoustic Energy Aegis One ($299). It is being replaced by an equally good model - the Evo One ($349) sometime next month. Some A.E. dealers still have the Aegis One's and are selling at ($199). It is a farily efficient (89db/1 watt),... 
Best Sounding Tube Dac you ever heard.
The Thor DAC (DC-1000) is wonderful. At about $8,500 it's not inexpensive, but it sounds better than the SACD decks I've heard - and is neck and neck with similarly priced analog rigs (table + cartridge + phono-pre and cable). This product is fair... 
Musical Speakers that can provide dynamics for HT
Westlake Audio speakers will deliver all that you are asking for. They have been builiding speakers for studios for 30 years. In this application (studio) dynamics,tonal accuracy, and midrange clarity are paramount. Engineers and producers hear th...