maril555

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Horn Speaker Recommendations
I would have to agree with Avantgarde recommendation, (I’ve owned Duo Omega G2 for 10 years, and still have them)every point that had been been made elsewhere in this thread is valid:Given careful set up, They sound absolutely fabulous- transparen... 
Audiogon is not responding to multiple inquiries
e-mails did go to my spam folder, that has never happened before.The issue has been resolved.Thanks to the A-gon administration.I accept the full responsibility for my careless actions and will surrender myself to audiophile jail right after the h... 
Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback
Spencer,Great job on the cleaning system.I'm trying to do the same, got everything, but the pump and the filter.Could you point me to the filter and the filter housing source, please?And the filter housing is large enough for the contents of the U... 
They Almost Never Quote A Price , Why?
I'm with Mechans on this one.its extremely annoying and unnecessary Do you see pricing on luxury cars, watches, jewelry, houses? Of course you do.why not stereo equipment then? is it a secret, or privileged information?and that saying " if you mus... 
New listening room electrical design
Whart,I contracted Nyal Mellor of "Acoustic Frontiers" to design the whole room, including construction specs, electric, etc.Initially I was thinking of installing a second layer of drywall on a top of the old one, with Green Glue in b/w the layer... 
New listening room electrical design
An update,I ended up tearing down all the drywall. All walls are on 2x4 studs with 5/8" SoundBreak damped drywall to be installed. final configuration is as follows:100 A Square D QO subpanel, connected to the main panel by #2 wire EP whole house ... 
Mods for Avantgarde speakers
It is very interesting.i should try this myself.in terms of support, I've experimented with various combinations, and found, that my current combination to be the best.I have Stillpoints Ultra 5s in place of the OEM spikes ( had to make custom ada... 
New listening room electrical design
Got it,tx 
New listening room electrical design
One more question.seems everyone suggests to keep every run from subpanel to the receptacles of equal length.im not sure I understand how it's possible with all the outlets to be a different distance from the panel? 
New listening room electrical design
Jea,Thanks. No, I'm not planning to use conduit, just 10/2 Romex.Thats what I have in my current room, and it is quiet 
New listening room electrical design
I’m moving in this weekend, and not gonna know until then.will post as soon, as I know.in the mean time been reading on twisted L and N leads, that’s accord. To Whitlock, affords the best performance. My understanding is, that he suggests only twi... 
Lyra Kleos vs Koetsu Urushi
I've had exactly the carts you asking about.Lyra Kleos and Koetsu Urushi Blue.They are difficult to compare directly, since they need different SUTs and tonearm.supposedly, Koetsu needs a heavier arm, then Lyra, due to lower compliance.but from wh... 
Mods for Avantgarde speakers
I have exactly the same speakers.are you sure you can remove subs from the frame?it might be a great idea 
New listening room electrical design
I actually took it the other way- I thought the closer subpanel is to the receptacles, the less of an issue decoupling will be. 
New listening room electrical design
Whart,Why do you think I should increase distance b/w subpanel and receptacles?