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Harbeth 40.3 XDs
Addendum : (1) Upgrade selection of speaker stands for HARBETHs HARBETHs (,,,all models …) are a different design breed with thinner speaker box  walls, that need measurable open space and airiness to perform properly as designed,  and to perfo... 
Harbeth 40.3 XDs
I’ve got HARBETHs so I can pass on some important thoughts on speaker positioning .and cables experience. i would STRONGLY recommend that you consider moving them farther out from the side walls, and if need , permit a bit more leeway in moving t... 
Which amp with Wilson watt puppy 8
I have acquaintances that have terrific performance with WILSONs paired up with a full cradle-to-grave MARK LEVINSON system with those  beefy mono blocks .  
What decibel level do you listen at? What is ideal?
@ghdprentice  +1 …. Big time. Setting aside the important factor invoked by one’s age , the better the  resolution capabilities provided by your audio system, the better the dynamics, slam, and audio presentation at even modest lower volume leve... 
Have some fun with bookshelf monitors!!
(1) REGA RX-1 bookshelf speakers, I had them in a prior “B” system and regret selling them. They are designed to work well pushed up against a back wall and/or placed in a bookshelf. REGA even provides wall-mounting brackets . They are now discon... 
Seeking advice
Further to my post above: Cyrus and Monitor Audio Impress https://www.stereophile.com/content/cyrus-and-monitor-audio-impress  
Seeking advice
  I’ve had two sets of TRIANGLE standmounts  in prior systems. They can really boogie, and I am looking for another pre-owned pair to eventually upgrade my “C” system,  My take:  - System synergy is key, and the TRIANGLES are very accommodating... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Diana Krall….rotating  through her stable of cd’s, and comparing the audio performance directly against the hi-def streaming versions on QOBUZ., IMO it’s an interesting bake-off between a very high-end cdp/dac ( REGA ISIS VALVE cdp/dac) against a... 
Nordost Valhalla 2 Speaker Cable
There is a reason why many audio equipment presenters at audiofests.select either NORDOST ODIN / VALHALLA , or CARDAS CLEAR BEYOND / CLEAR cable looms, as the dominant brand cohort One size does NOT fit all: Each has its own bespoke sonic signatu... 
Do most people prefer tight bass or non tight bass?
@ghdprentice  +1  ‘“non-tight bass” audio performance subwoofers are responsible for many people disliking them in 2-channel audio, car audio, and home theatre if it  calls attention to the system and is the cause of the dissatisfaction problems... 
What are your top three live concerts of all time?
The first three within the past year. - CHRIS BOTTI  at Massey Hall here in Toronto …(floor seats 2nd row direct centre from the stage ,,,Chris Botti left his backup band on stage , AND he personally came down off the stage,  and performed hal... 
Need help matching speakers with amplifer
  My take:  (1) 50K-foot level overview in general:… repost… Audio - amps vs speakers  The philosophy is clear. An affordable speaker with decent amplification (and source) makes a lot more sense than an expensive speaker with a cheap amp (a... 
Great recordings with great harmonies from 1960s
@sns Kudos for his shoutout to The Vogues. They are among the few groups that sound as good live as their studio masters “ Turn Around, Look At Me” https://youtu.be/qQZQIqOmAu8  
Great recordings with great harmonies from 1960s
Another fine cover in 2006/from a pair of 60’s smash hits. Barry Manilow duet of “Cherish/ Windy” with The Association. pay heed to the novel interweaving of the two hits contrasting refrains around the 3 minute mark of the song. A well engineer... 
Great recordings with great harmonies from 1960s
Sometimes a current cover version of a 60’s hit is better than the original. During the  British Invasion in the 60’s, think The Troggs hit of “ Love Is All Around “ …. https://youtu.be/WO6glz0wpmo and now  ….   click on the Wet, Wet, Wet ste...