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| The New Spendor Classic 1/2 Regarding the published frequency specs of the new models, Spendor has simply adopted the tactic of other manufacturers by publishing the audible limits instead of the anechoic chamber specs as they did in the past. The SP1/2R2 model also has usef... | |
| Synergy problem It will largely depend on how close you sit to the speakers and room interactions. You won't get much bass below 50Hz with stand mounts in that room, but the potential tradeoff is better imaging, improved midrange, and lack of bass bloat. You can ... | |
| Looking for speaker recommendations that I can purchase on Amazon.com From your list, the KEF R700s or R900s would be my choice, no question. IME, the standard LS50s spank many $3K speakers in midrange ^ performance. | |
| Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7 You could do much worse than cinder blocks. Blu Tack also works great. I think you made the right move with speakers. Schiit is an awesome company. I once sent them an email at 1:00 a.m. on a Saturday and received a reply within 20 min! | |
| Looking for speaker recommendations that I can purchase on Amazon.com @lowoverdrive, Yes, I used to work on UH-60s, Bells and Robinsons. Maybe you already explained the reason, but is something other than return policy keeping you from considering other sellers?I've bought and returned numerous items with Music Dire... | |
| ELAC - Adante... what’s the verdict? I'm curious too. I came very close to taking a test drive with the AS-61. | |
| Looking for speaker recommendations that I can purchase on Amazon.com Music Direct and Crutchfield have liberal return policies. I believe MD has a 60 day window. I would consider Vandersteen 2CE Signature IIs or the new Elac Adante series, both available from MD. | |
| Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7 Congrats! Be sure to invest in some heavy, high quality stands.Please report back with your findings. | |
| Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7 I wouldn't pick gear based on a single review. Jeff's opinion is intriguing but he is already a Vandersteen owner and likely has some level of bias.I don't agree that the LS50s need "top quality" or high power amplification. I tried them with both... | |
| Vandie .7 vs Maggie .7 If you get a chance to listen to the KEFs, pay attention to the trailing edges of vocal notes, especially female vocals. Both speakers do this well, but I found that the KEFs are just a bit more refined and detailed. They have none of the upper mi... | |
| Vacuum tube suppliers +1 Vintage Tube Services. Great knowledge and prices. | |
| Harbeth blog @willemj No, the others don’t just use generic polypropylene. | |
| Harbeth blog @shadorne I suppose it really depends on what one considers "intrinsically damped." One could argue that only plastics fall into that category, but a case can be made for some alloys and composites as well.The issue I have with Harbeth is they dom... | |
| Harbeth blog @shadorne Harbeth and ATC are not the only manufacturers using "intrinsiaclly" damped cones. Far from it. It's called plastic.Stirling Broadcast, Spendor, Graham, and Falcon are just a few that used damped cones in addition to lossy, thin-walled c... | |
| How do you determine value & performance? I've had a couple bad experiences buying used. Nothing that couldn't be rectified, but still inconvenient. I now try to buy new gear with a decent warranty, and nothing too esoteric (unless it's basic) since many of those companies won't be around... |