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The best speaker cables you’ve had
Owned - Kubala Elation  
dust protection for turntables
I have two very high end turntables, a TW Acustic Raven AC and Transrotor Fat Bob Reference.  I use a fabric similar to silk but not nearly that expensive that I purchased at a fabric store, think it was Joanne Fabrics. Very inexpensive and works ... 
Seen the news about Peachtree and Bluesound partnership?
SpatialkingHaving trouble with your 3 Bluesound gear?  Really?  I have 3 separate systems, two of them has a Bluesound Node 2 and the other Bluesound Node 2i and they have been performing flawlessly since I purchased them.  I am mostly into vinyl,... 
ESP Speakers
TaviranPerhaps I can add a little insight on the subject. Back when ESP was still a US based company and attending CES, I heard the Bodhran speakers and was quite taken by their sound. Basically I viewed them as a smaller version of their Concert ... 
Need feedback on loudspeakers
Hands down, find a nice used pair of Verity Parsifal Encores. These usually sell used in the $5k to $6k range for a speaker that was $20k new and will best all the speakers you listed.  I have owned a pair since 2004, they are excellent speakers. 
Losing out
drpatSorry to hear about your frustrations but as stated throughout this post you are dead wrong. If you wanted the item you should have stepped up and bought it, period.  Mulling it over means you were still unsure, someone else knew what he want... 
Oregon Audiophiles...
Kacz and  bdp24I suggest joining the Portland Audio Club on Meetups. There are a lot of members but only about 35 are would I would say are active and at most meetup get togethers only about 15 attend. I sure there are some odd members but I have ... 
Best mellow sounding 12ax7 for Thor TA-1000 preamp
I own a Thor TA1000 Mk II and its one of the best preamps I ever owned. I did have to do some tweaking to add some warmth but at no time was it ever bright or harsh. It's very detailed and with excellent separation and air but to add some warmth I... 
With $20,000 in your hand, what speaker would you
I have heard many fine speakers speakers since entering this hobby 45+ years ago.My top choice would be the Ascendo System Ms, They are considerably more new but under $20k used. Took me 10 years to afford and find a pair of these. Also consider M... 
Bose 901's with "highend ancillaries"??
Also note if you are looking for a pair you must have the equalizer. Seen many for sale without one. Also the equalizes for the different series are not comparable across all the different series if 901s produced.over the years.Bose 901 series 1 a... 
Bose 901's with "highend ancillaries"??
Also note if you are looking for a pair you must have the equalizer. Seen many for sale without one. Also the equalizes for the different series are not comparable across all the different series if 901s produced.over the years.Bose 901 series 1 a... 
Bose 901's with "highend ancillaries"??
Bose 901s were my first speaker purchase back in 1973. Thought they were pretty good and enjoyed them for many years. I kept these until 1996 which by then were stored away making room for higher end speakers as my system evolved. Since I was not ... 
MBL advice
Since your room is larger you should not have any problem with overloading the room with bass. My room is rather bass shy so I need all the bass the 111s can throw out, not even close to overloading my room with bass. It's forcefull but very tight... 
MBL advice
Get the 111s or 101s if you can afford them and have the right amps to drive them properly. I have the 111b MBL speakers in a dedicated 14 x 17 room which is not overly damped. I do have bass traps and the room is carpeted but that is about it. Th... 
MBL 101e mk 2 Speaker Owners?
I have MBL 111b speakers which are also fairly hard to drive. Have tried a few different amps and settled on the MBL 9007s. Hands down the best. Stick with MBL. Get the biggest pair of mono Amps you can afford.