jburidan

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Has anyone gone from Tannoy to Zu Audio?
IMHO you should change tube amps. The Art Audio Jota HC would give you 24 WPC and bring out the best in your Tannoys.  
Please Suggest An Electronic Crossover
IMHO don't waste your money. Why don't you just upgrade the internal crossover?   Humble Homemade Hifi - Capacitor Test The Great Capacitor Shoot-Out (laventure.net)  
My stereo is haunted!!
I hate when that happens :( 
THE IRS HAS TAKEN MY TRANSACTIONS VIA PAYPAL AND IDENTIFIED THEM AS TAXABLE INCOME
A good reason not to use PayPal. Maybe accept only USPS money orders or personal checks?  
To Harbeth or not to Harbeth, That is the question...
"I would take arms against a sea of low sensitivity speakers, and by opposing, end them."I'm with you, millercarbon. I much prefer a high-efficiency Tannoy Dual Concentric used with a SET amp. 
First tube preamp recommendations (under $5k)
Cary SLP-05 used. 
Upscale Audio and Primaluna
ebm7: Over the years, many people have made negative remarks about Kevin. Maybe he's a bit of a prima donna? But you're wrong about Tannoy speakers being passé. IMHO designs other than those with concentric drivers are hopelessly compromised. How... 
Jazz for aficionados
Thanks, I'll buy a copy of Time Speaks :) 
Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components?
Because the sound of one hand clapping can only be heard through the eyes? 
Why Do So Many Audiophiles Reject Blind Testing Of Audio Components?
Because the eyes have ears? 
Single driver speakers. Are they worth considering ?
IMHO single drivers suck. 
If Nordost won't shorten & terminate it's own speaker cables who can please? Thank you!
Sharing my experience circa 2006:A kitten who was teething chewed on a new pair of Blue Heaven speaker cables near one banana plug. So I made a phone call to Nordost. The fellow that I spoke with got a good laugh out of my situation and offered to... 
Why are there so many wooden speakers?
That's what Hiawatha said about canoes:"Why are there so many wooden canoes?" 
Jazz for aficionados
Yeah, she's great.Also, recommend 'The Wham of Sam' with Sammy Davis Jr. and orchestra. 
My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions.
Sorry this happened to you. Good luck finding a replacement board :(