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Quad 988 versus Quad 2805
I have 988s modified by Electrostatic Solutions in Kansas City, using all of their Quad mods. My 988s also have Mye stands. They play quite loud without shutting down. They offer very good bass below 40CPS. Overall, with the mods and stands, they ... 
Quad 2905 versus Quad 2805 plus subwoofer
I have 988s fully upgraded by Electrostatic Solutions and with the Mye Stands. I recently bought an REL S5 subwoofer and find that the reviews were correct - it blends in seamlessly with my Quads. I have the REL engaged at around 35 CPS, so the RE... 
Best Subwoofer for Quad 2805 under $5k
I have Quad 988s with Electrostatic Solutions' maximum current upgrades and the Mye Stands filled with lead shot which provide a great deal of firm bracing for the Quad's driving panels. With the upgrades and the stands, my 988s have better LF per... 
Quad 988 versus Quad 2805
I have had 63s (was editor of the Quad Owners Newsletter with Harvey Rosenburg as publisher) and now have 988s modified to the max by Electrostatic Solutions in Kansas City and with Mye stands installed. There is no question that my version of the... 
Kondo M7 / Audio Note M6 0pinions
I had a Kondo M7 Silver Phono and sold it to purchase an Audio Note UK M8 Phono. I very much prefer the sound of the M8 Phono as it has all the silver that the Kondo preamp used but it is more neutral and less "pretty" sounding on all music than t...