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What causes imaging or the lack of it
Well guys, we discovered the problem. I brought all of my gear and cables to my friends, and swapped it out with his. After all that, same problem! We were at least now, at two conclusions, the room or the speakers. To make a long story short, it ... 
What causes imaging or the lack of it
Thanks, for all your good information. The way I understand it is, (1)Ring out the polarity on the speaker cables with an ohm meter, incase of factory error when terminated. (2) try reversing the polarity on each speaker cable, one at a time, then... 
What causes imaging or the lack of it
The speakers are phased correctly, if you mean the positives and negatives are correct on all 4 speaker cables. He is using a Panamax 1500 line conditioner for all equipment, and have tried it, with and without it, with same results. 
Speaker Placement
Jumbo3, I spent nearly a year screwing around with speaker placement. The following method was given to me by a prominent speaker designer, and no matter how I alter my speaker placement, I end up getting the absolute best results, just as he told... 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
I'm with Plato, Innersound all the way!!! 
Best Electrostatic loudspeaker?
While reviewing all the posts, I was amazed that no one mentioned Innersound EROS mk2. You may want to take a look at a thread under tech talk "auditioned Innersound". Its about an opportunity I had to audition them. They are incredibly efficient,... 
need info on switch box
Thanks guys, I will take a look at the ones you suggested. I looked on my own, but couldn't seem to find a one. I was looking to eliminate my preamp all together, and go direct from source to amp. (not using either active or passive pre) Thanks ag... 
Speaker recommendation for BAT VK30 & VK200
Marakanetz, before this evening, I was considering it, but after some tests this evening, I discovered I can get what I want out of the SL3's. Heres the story, Original system was 2 Parasound SS amps and pre, in horizontal biamp, driving the SL3's... 
I GIVE UP
Well, here goes. I trashed both Parasound amps, the parasound pre, and the EAD Encore. Picked up a BAT VK200 SS amp, BAT VK30 tube pre, and a Nordost red dawn balanced interconnect, here on Audiogon.The difference is amazing. My Martin logan SL3's... 
SS amp and tube preamp combo for Martin Logan Sl-3
Its interesting that I came across this thread. I was having the exact same dilemma with my present solid state gear driving SL3"s. I just couldn't stand the harsh and brightness of the panels. A few weeks ago, I went to my local audio store (4 ho... 
Interesting reading for ESL owners
Albert, The information that I thought would be helpful and interesting, was about the differences or suggested characteristics that speaker cables should have when driving ESL's. I thought this may be interesting or helpful to others as well. My ... 
Opinions on Proceed equipment
Thanks guys, Its good to know what experiences others have had with equipment your interested in. Further, no one had any negative comments! 
Need help - system performance
Well, after reading your comments over and over, this is the approach I think I should take. Please feel free to correct me if you disagree! Also, I have a few more questions.First, i'm going to relocate my two amps next to each of the ML's.second... 
Need help - system performance
I feel alot better already knowing there's hope without changing primary equipment. I have some questions regarding your comments.It seams your all in agreement that my inferior speaker cables need replacing. I know theres alot of controversy rega... 
Bi-WIRE CABLE - NEED ADVICE
I started a thread about a month ago about biamping, It had an incredible response, and a wealth of information shared. After reading views upon views, It seamed evident that most agreed that horizontal biamping achieved the best overall results r...