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Moving on a sailboat - bookshelf speakers?
After reading about all of the speakers recommended here, and then considering the size and placement. I think I’m going to put the Genelec G Three with the 7040A sub at the top of my list. You can put them anywhere and they sell wall and ceiling ... 
Moving on a sailboat - bookshelf speakers?
@charliech  😂 I wish!  Actually, it’s a Gulfstream 37-footer. My previous post in this thread mentions my current car system. I’m open to that, but I can do much, much better than marine speakers. The high-end car audio speakers available these d... 
Moving on a sailboat - bookshelf speakers?
Fresh water, and I’ll mostly be at the dock except for day sails and overnights with my sons. I got the measurements today. 5 3/4" (146mm) high by 14 1/8" (360mm) wide by 11 3/4" (300mm) deep is what will fit inside the bookshelf area I identifie... 
Moving on a sailboat - bookshelf speakers?
How does the Spendor and Guru compare to the KEF LS50 Meta?   
See Ayre QB-9 Twenty Upgrade Announcement
@beetlemania Thanks! I did find your post on Audiophilestyle as well as the back and forth with Ryan. I've been pretty happy with my DSD as it was very close to the sound of my VdH Frog. However, a new tweak to the table and the Frog has gotten th... 
See Ayre QB-9 Twenty Upgrade Announcement
@beetlemania  Yes??? And???? It's been 13 days since you posted.... 😁 
linn sondek tt
btwsg,Thanks! I also discovered that the Kuzma 4point9 fits my "Keel-Klone" Greenstreet sub-chassis. So, Kuzma in addition to Javelin. Not to mention the various, well-received Audio Origami arms.  
linn sondek tt
I bought a used LP-12 with a Cirkus upgrade off e-Bay about 2 years ago. I already had a Linn Ittok LV-II arm. I upgraded the power supply and motor to a DC powered motor (Mober - see honmo2000 eBay seller). First time I’d heard a sustained piano ... 
inexpensive xlr vs expensive rca
Dang it. Well, the results are in and my wallet is going to get lighter. Here’s the chain: JC-3+ - XLR1 - JC-2 - XLR2 - active x-overI also have an Ayre QB-9 DSD - XLR1.5 - JC-2 - XLR2 - active x-overFirst, we replaced the XLR1 with the VdH Mounta... 
inexpensive xlr vs expensive rca
@williewonka yes, you are correct. I have decided to audition the lineup of 3T van den Hul cables over the next week. XLR is the connector of choice. I’ll post back once I’ve had a chance to listen. God, I hope I don’t fall for the Mountain. Walle... 
inexpensive xlr vs expensive rca
As a test, I ran XLR Belden 8423/Neutrik from my JC-3+ into my #1 JC-2 input, and I ran a pair of Goertz Micro-Purl CU RCA from the JC-3+ to my #6 JC-2 input. While listening to the newly remastered 180G Pink Floyd Animals, I switched between inpu... 
low-level background white noise - Parasound Halo JC-3+
I just realized I never followed up to this thread. I sent the unit to Parasound and they tested it and it met spec. Absolute first class warranty service. There was nothing wrong with the unit. It turned out to be the amps. I was using Emotiva XP... 
Best Record You Have Ever heard
I’ve got over 600 vinyl albums (and 800 CDs/SACDs) and there are quite a few I think are stunning, but my favorite is:William Russo, Street Music, Op. 65, A Blues ConcertoSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra, Corky Siegel/Harmonica, Russo/PianoDeutsch... 
low-level background white noise - Parasound Halo JC-3+
Thanks for the responses! I've been in a back and forth with Richard Schram at Parasound who graciously answered my support e-mail question himself on a Sunday. First class company.I think I may have an internal issue on the box itself as I've tri... 
recommendations of phono preamps < $3000 range
I have a Parasound JC-3+ that takes input from a Dynavector XX2 MkII. Heaven. I also have an Ayre QB-9 DSD which I absolutely love, so you might want to look at the P5XE as nycjlee suggests. (I have not heard it)