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Eminent Technology LFT-8b in Harry's system

I recently signed up for the V.P.I. Industries newsletter, and today received my first such. In it, Harry Weisfeld reviews a Grado phono cartridge, but this post concerns one of the speakers he listed as being those he uses to listen to music and evaluate recordings through. All but one are traditional dynamic cones/domes in a box designs, only one being a planar/dipole. That planar is the Eminent Technology LFT-8b. I'm pretty sure Harry could, if he so chose, have instead as his sole planar a pair of $6000 Magneplanar MG 3.7i's, or even $14,000 20.7's. But nope, he instead chose the $2500 ET LFT-8b, imo the greatest value in a loudspeaker on the market. I compared it to the 1.7i, and the difference was dramatic.
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Bruce, Clear Day Double Shotgun for the LFT drivers, Kimber 8VS for the woofers, both in 8’ runs.
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daytrader
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I use AQ Redwood spk cables with great results. The cable is a combo of silver on top copper below. Pricey but can be had at discounts if you search, I’ve had my LFT8Bs for years and love what they do.

QS V4s w/ TS150s & Shindo pre drive them nicely. 🎼
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It has been approximately a year now that I have been running the LFT8b. As described above some issues with distortion can occur if, like in my case, the panel has lost tension during the transport. While the dealer didn’t have a clue about the cause (probably meaning that my case is rare) of that abnormal distortion occurring with heavy bass, with the attentionate support of Bruce I managed to fix the problem by tightening some screws et voilà. In spite of not having the best possible conditions because of lack of space and the configuration of my, temporary, living-room (side-walls too close, no stands, too much furniture) these are by far the most enjoyable (and among the cheapest) speakers I have ever had in 30+ years of audiophilia. My DarTZeel CTH-8550 integrated amplifier is of course a great partner for these revealing and unforgiving speakers. 😍
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