sunnyjim

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Revel Performa 206, PSB T-2, Focal Aria 936: Which offers the best overall sound?
Thanks to everyone who has responded so far. Your advice is solid and helpful.  To Steve59. I don't think I will be dragging my BAT VK-200 (100RMS) amp around because it weighs 70 lbs, and seems to get heavier every day I get older. (LOL)    Howev... 
It is hard enough buying new speakers, let alone older speakers to use as an upgrade
To audioman58 and cd318;   Both have you have provided good advice, especially  the longevity of crossovers and  drivers surrounds Thank you 
It is hard enough buying new speakers, let alone older speakers to use as an upgrade
Thank you to members who have responded so far.To rpeluso:  I read several times over a number of years about the placement problems created by first order crossover networks in terms a precise distance between listener and speakers.To stringreen ... 
Speakers under $5000 maintained a reputation for quality sound over the last 15 years.
   NOTE:....Correction to my last response. The speakers are VR-2 , NOT VR 4's BTW, My equipment:   Amp: BAT VK 200 (100RMS)  Conrad Johnson PV-14SE line stage;  CD player: Ayre CX-7e mp .  Speaker cable is Grover Huffman  ZX series,Thank you 
Speakers under $5000 maintained a reputation for quality sound over the last 15 years.
Thank you to all who have responded so far The information is helpful in looking back over 45 years of being involved in audio.  I called off my new speaker quest about 3 months ago, but decided to resume it.  The Golden Ear Technology 7's  speake... 
. Can a well constructed plant table provide the same isolation as an audio rack??
Thanks to all who responded so far. I only used the term  "plant stand" because incidental or foyer tables are not an option. I wasn't necessarily pleased with the plant stand because it had slate squares embedded in the top; I assume that was to ... 
Are spendor speakers competitive in sound quality to KEF, B&W, ProAC, Audio Physic
Thank you to all who responded. I appreciate the feedback;  also, special thanks to those responders who provided  links about previous models in the Spendor.LINEI am considering a trade/ purchase deal with TMR, the internet seller for a pair of  ... 
BEST SOUNDING PLAYBACK CASSETTE DECK; RECOMMENDATIONS
TO GDHAL.....That  is a generous offer.  I will look over the list, and get back to youThank you,s.j. 
BEST SOUNDING PLAYBACK CASSETTE DECK; RECOMMENDATIONS
TO STEREO 5. I APPRECIATE YOUR  SENTIMENTS, AND HOPE YOU CAN FOREGO SURGERY. HOPEFULLY THE PT WILL KICK IN.. YOU COULD ALWAYS TRY ANOTHER PT CENTER WHICH HAS A DIFFERENT REGIMENOF THERAPY..TO TONYKAY, thank you for the heads up about Willy Herman'... 
BEST SOUNDING PLAYBACK CASSETTE DECK; RECOMMENDATIONS
TO STEREO 5I wish it was as simple as leaving the cap lock on. However, I broke my shoulder 4 weeks ago and have trouble shifting keys for non-caps and punctuationThank to those who have responded so farTO BDP24,  Thanks for confirmation about pla... 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO WISHED ME WELL; I APPRECIATE YOUR KIND WORDSDON'T FALL WHEN YOU ARE 60 YEARS PLUS.  MY OPTIONS AT THS POINT.IS 1) TO KEEP  THE SHOULDER IMMOBILIZED TO REST IT IN THE HOPE IT WILL HEAL  2)  NEXT, IS SHOULDER REPLACEMENT SURGE... 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
TO TOMIC601.  THANK YOU FOR THE RECOMMENDATION.  THE MMG OR EVEN THE .7 MAY BE THE TICKET FOR NOW.. ALSO THANKS FOR WISHING ME A SPEEDY RECOVERY. I WILL KNOW MORE TOMORROW WHEN I GO BACK TO THE ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST I WANT TO AVOID SHOULDER REPLAC... 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
TO  PS;  DO YOU GET SOME KIND OF SADISTIC PLEASURE  TAUNTING MEMBERS? . SHOULD IT REALLY MATTER TO YOU HOW MANY THREADS I SUBMIT SEARCHING FOR A  SPEAKER UPGRADE??  I DID NOT KNOW YOU HAD BEEN ROYALLY APPOINTED BY AUDIOGON AS THE GATEKEEPER OF THR... 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
I WANT TO THANK ALL MEMBERS WHO RESPONDED WITH SUCH GENEROUS COMMENTS AND ADVICE. UNFORTUNATELY, I FELL AND BROKE MY SHOULDER TWO WEEKS AGO  SO I MAY HAVE TO CONSIDER A SMALLER AND LIGHTER SPEAKER  NOW, I CAN ONLY PUSH  A LOAF OF BREAD FROM TE COU... 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
Thank you again to all who have responded.  This thread has provided me with a store house of info on Vandersteen 2CE Signature II. I am curious if anyone knows how much better the 2CE Signatures II are than the original 2CE SigsTo Jafant   The el...