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I NEED YOUR HELP with a turntable purchase
Thanks again to all of you.Thanks for your input too Chuck. I do appreciate all of the feedback because i want to hear from people with first hand knowledge of some of these turntables. i don't want to make a mistake. of course i don't have to spe... 
I NEED YOUR HELP with a turntable purchase
Thanks for all the responses.Does anyone have any thoughts on the turntables that I listed in my post?I am not opposed to purchasing used. 
Meridian Sooloos or Qsonix? which is better?
Thanks Tom. i'm going to look into that. 
Wilson Alexandria V2
Dgad, you're right, it is the resistors i'm blowing. My room is pretty large too. I have another set of Maxx 2's in a different system and have never had one problem with them but this room is much smaller. 
VTL Siefried vs Audio Research 610T
Khrys,I have to agree with you...the Maxx's love current. I've never heard them sound so good. So far, the Siegfried is very impressive. The vocals sound incredible and it has bass for days. 
VTL Siefried vs Audio Research 610T
tonight my dealer brought the Siefried's to me to audition for a couple of weeks.Let me say, I was pretty amazed at what that amp can do. I've heard time and time again the Wilson Maxx's love current. Well, the first time, I now know what folks ar... 
VTL Siefried vs Audio Research 610T
it took about 200 hrs before they fully broke in IMO...but, they sound pretty decent after 50 hours. 
VTL Siefried vs Audio Research 610T
thanks for your replies...I'm going to audition the Siefried's in my system this week and the 610T's in the coming weeks.Question for the Wilson owners...What speaker cable are you using with your Maxx's or X2's? I'm using Audioquest Everest, I ha... 
VTL Siefried vs Audio Research 610T
Thanks Sherod...I actually read that review earlier tonight.Lots of love out there for the Siegfried.How is VTL in regards to service. I seem to recall that being an issue with them some time ago. 
VTL Siefried vs Audio Research 610T
thanks for your response...I should also let you guys know that my preamp is ARC REf and I also have the CD7. The the heat that the 610t may throw off wont be much of a problem as these will be going in a pretty nice size room.I currently have the... 
Problem with Audio Research Ref 3 or Ref 210's
Dbarger, I'm definitely sure that's not what i'm experincing...this thing is super loud now. spoke to Audio Research today, they said also said it sounds like a power surge hit the unit. I have to unplug it to reset it. I will try this tomorrow wh... 
Problem with Audio Research Ref 3 or Ref 210's
not that i know of...I was using the remote control. I didn't even know that they have a gain setting on the Ref 3. 
Vandersteen 5A's in Home Theater
thanks Mikej,If i get the Vandy 5A's for my HT i will probably get the VCC-5 and just keep my Revel Sub30's. Are the Vandy surrounds any good? if so, i can get rid of my Embraces too.thanks again guys. 
Vandersteen 5A's in Home Theater
thanks for the responses...I currently have a Revel system with Salons, Voice, Embraces and a pair of Sub30's.I just purchased a pair of 5A's for different system of mine and I'm considering getting a pair for my HT/Listening room. Do you think i ... 
Rumor - Vandersteen 5 Upgrade Price Increase
i just purchased a pair of 5A's...the price is going up $2,000. not sure of the price of the upgrade.