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Speaker stands height for Harbeth Compact 7es3
Chashas1,Thanks for your response. 
Speaker stands height for Harbeth Compact 7es3
Thanks, I've been advised to go with 19" Sound Anchors. I'm using 24" temporary stands, that sound pretty good, but I have not compared them.I'm 5'7", and the sofa is low. 
Speaker stands height for Harbeth Compact 7es3
Any opinions, Skylan vs Sound Anchor? 
Looking to simplify
Why not simplify with a high quality integrated?The choices are endless, but check out Luxman, LFD, Lavardin or PrimaLuna/Mystere. 
Select Your Less Than Ideal System
C I think that this would affect sound quality less. With that said, some moderate cables may sound better than others. 
Is anyone using Harbeth speakers with a sub-woofer
I'm waiting for Compact 7's to use with a REL B3. Has anyone had experience with the device offered on Audiogon to integrate subs with monitors? One of the Harbeth dealers was offering it with Compact 7's 
SolidSteel 3 Series vs Salamander Archetype
Check the weights. IMHO, a major factor is weight. After that, the ability to isolate one shelf from another. Music Direct has had some SS demo units on sale in their mailer. 
Help Me Choose Better 5-Channel Amp
Some 2 channel amps like the current Musical Fidelity A-1 have a home theater bypass. 
How is online radio so transparent?
You may be responding to the lack of static and other noise that is found on broadcast FM, particularly on low end tuners with inadequate antennas, or in poor reception areas. If that is the comparison, HD sounds pretty good. 
Magnepan MMG inquiry
The older MMG's had more substantial wood side rails. I'm not sre what year they went to the current thin rails. The danger with older planars is the wires lift off the mylar as the adheisive breaks down from heat/sun/age. The newer models reporte... 
Amp and speakers combo- Magnepan MG 1.6/QR
Try the Cardas jumper wire and HiFi Tuning fuses 
Classical Music: A How-To Guide for Beginners
I would highly recommend The Teaching Companies series on classical music with Greenberg.Also,99.5.org (WCRB/WGBH 89.7 HD-2) broadcasts the Boston Symphany Orchestra Saturdays at 8:00pm, and WHRB (Harvard Radio 95.5) does live broadcasts on Sunday... 
Tube Buffer Question
Thanks for the info 
MapleShade Samson V.2 and V.3 Equipment Racks
I do, and feel it's good value for the money. They will work with you to design a rack to fit your needs. My rack is just over 40", and the shelves are fully adjustable. I chose the rosewood, which is really a mahogany color, with black/brass upri... 
Speakers that disappear
Listen to Maggies with a lot of power.