2channel8

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Speaker distance
You got the wrong CD, Geoff. The one I refer to is the IsoTek The Ultimate Sysytem Set-up Disc, which is something of a misnomer, since it ONLY deals with speaker setup. It has 10 tracks, not including introductions, devoted to speaker placement.W... 
Speaker distance
I bet the IsoTek CD is better. ;^) 
Would love some feedback / Denon DL-S1 / phono match / cart recomendations
Holy moley! What is going on here? The OP bought a VPI; so that is that. Now move on to the cartridge.fsmithjack, if your friend is such a great guy, will he let you audition the DL-S1 on your own system? I don't see why you have to buy a pig in a... 
Budget Audience Clone?
Zu audio auctions off their older products on ebay. If you are patient and keep bidding what you are willing to spend, eventually you'll win one of these auctions. I had to bid on 5 pairs of 10 ft Libtecs before I got mine for $80 + S&H. I thi... 
good integrated amps that don't include a phono section or a DAC
I think Rotel is a great band for the buck company but people say they can be pretty bright with the wrong speakers. I never thought so.I the used market I can vouch for Primare, Creek (especially the CLASSIC 5350SE),and Belles Aria. I also loved ... 
How to pick a COMPATIBLE phono cartridge
I don't think 0.4mV is all that low to begin with. It's the same output as a Denon DL-301 and people hook them up to all sorts of phono stages with impunity.Why let your phono stage hamstring your cartridge choice? Get something like a Musical Sur... 
Speaker distance
+1 @smer319 @tomcarr, I believe that is the most common convention in manufacturers' documentation; but it surly is counter-intuitive. ;^)  
Speaker distance
I'm getting a little confused. It seems to me that some posters are referring to the wall behind the speakers as the back wall and some are referring to it as the front wall. Also, wouldn't rear ported speakers require a much different approach th... 
Speaker distance
Heh-heh 
Most satisfying system change in 2017?
Man!  I just realized that the only things in my system that were not changed are my speakers and universal disc player.The most satisfying award is a tie between a Primare I32 upgrade and a $35 CD that guided me to position my speakers in a manne... 
Speaker distance
Heh-heh 
My first post
@sharon1407,The literal meaning of the word audiophile a lover of music. A commonly accepted definition is "a person who is especially interested in high-fidelity sound reproduction"  Not a snobby know-it-all or one who spends $5,000 on a set of s... 
Done, really done!
Zavato,Glad that you are serene. I am in the same zone. .....But it's only been 23 days since my last purchase.   
Speaker distance
I started with my Canton Ergo 1002DCs 8' apart, 20" off the front wall. The Left was about 5' from a sidewall with an upright piano against it. The right is about 20' from it's sidewall (actually closer to the left wall and piano) with other irreg... 
What are the best loudspeakers under $4000 to re-create lifelike piano
Canton Vento 886 DC