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What were the best and worst rooms at RMAF 2009?
Cost No Object:Ypsilon Electronics/Bergman Table/Tidal SpeakersUpper-Mid Price:Bel Canto Electronics/Joseph Audio PearlsLuxman Electronics/Synergistic Cable/Vivid SpeakersKimber/EMM Labs/TADModerate Price:Dehavilin/Wilson BeneschAMR Electronics/Fe... 
Elac Loudspeakers?
Magfan:You've got it. I'm an ME. I've got to see, touch, and listen. Never did too well with understanding those invisible electrons.BTW: Was that Baracudo pretty fast?Regards, 
Elac Loudspeakers?
My apologies! .... KUDOS! ( I apparently I'm better at Audio than spelling.) 
Elac Loudspeakers?
Magfan:In spite of being an engineer by original trade, I can't say that spend quite as much time analyzing empirical data associated with gear as I should. It's often confusing to the average, prospective client, but I do believe that this approa... 
Elac Loudspeakers?
Hello Mr elusive:In the interest of full disclosure, let me say that I am a dealer for ELAC speakers and highly recommend these understated given fairly specific sonic taste and gear. The Elacs are clearly not for everyone, but, like most great pr... 
"Tube Like" SS Integrated Amps
Rega Mira! Great Value, Bullet Proof & Reliable. Will drive a surprisingly wide range of speakers given it's modest power rating. Natural, musical, yet quick.The best of both worlds at an awesome price point. 
Rega Elicit Break-In
Ryder:Great Observations. I neglected to detail the almost "manic" nature of the sonics throughout the break-in process. Your Harbeth's will allow you to experience the many dramatic changes that your Elicit will exhibit on your way to sonic nirva... 
Rega Elicit Break-In
Congratulations on a great purchase!First in the interest of full disclosure please note that I am a retail dealer and an passionate supporter of Rega's full product line, among others.The Rega family of integrated amps will definitely benefit fro... 
What Amp/Pre with Spendor S8es.
Also, what brand/model of cable(s) are you using? 
Rega P7 TT tweaks
Hello Miner42:First of all, I'd like to disclose that I am a dealer for both Rega and Dynavector. I do not carry the Graham phono stage but can acknowledge it's excellent prowess. I will also say that I am a long time "tweaker" and am regularly tr... 
Gradient Helsinki
Just a follow-up regarding the Helsinkis' bass capability. As a very, very discriminating dealer of fine audio, I was very skeptical of the Helsinki's ability to reproduce a coherent, correctly timed frequency response throughout a a full range.We... 
Crazy? Lamm ML2/ML2.1 on Avalon Eidolon?
Elberoth2:Thanks. You're correct, as the OTL is going to have trouble with the low and non-stable impedance of Eidolon, however, the main point of my response relates to necessary output power. The Lamm is simply not going to provide the power nec... 
Crazy? Lamm ML2/ML2.1 on Avalon Eidolon?
As a former Eidolon owner, I must chime in with a vote for "crazy". The Avalons are pure magic if driven by the correct amp. They become rather uninvolving and ordinary if not mated to a synergistic piece in a well treated room.IMO, those amps are... 
B&W 802D + Pass Labs X350.5 a good match?
Having owned the original N802 and original X350, I can say that the synergy was tremendous. Eventually moved to the X600s and elevated the fun that much more.Given the "house sound" plus significant improvements of the new N802D and X350.5, it sh... 
Bybee speaker cable "chargers"
I use a pair of the older, larger network box Bybees on a pair of Hyperion 938s with good results on the bass module/binding posts. These speakers are tri-wireable. I utilize bi-wire cables with one pair of terminations running to the Bybees, the ...