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In-wall speaker testing
Don’t think building a box to plunk them in will tell anything meaningfulThere are two distinct camps of in-walls: good and BAD!in the former case, Martin Logan and the like are a safe betbut you only get what you pay for I have yet to hear any in... 
25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago. What does it mean?
It's been talked about in their recent anthology special,on TVWikipedia has a short summary"....The song is about trying to write a song in the middle of the night. The song's writer, Robert Lamm, had recently written another Chicago hit, "Does An... 
Need New Speaker Cables to Replace my Nordost SPM's
I agree with the prior post by jperry .... +1.... nailed it!(1) All cables have their own sonic signature, so you either like the NORDOSTs ... or not.And there is a definitive improvement in performance as you move up their product line.(2) I pers... 
WORST Experience Ever in Dealing With Woodbridge Stereo NJ
IMO, the store screwed up the delivery badly by chintzing it with UPS instead of using FEDEX as you expressly requested.IF YOU HAVE THE CORRESPONDENCE along with proof for extra payment, then leverage thatmaterial omission in your claim against th... 
Speaker cable suggestions for Sugden A21SE integrated
Post update:Here is a reviewer’s similar take on this system synergy factor for which speaker cable to choose: ".....Apart from that, the (SUGDEN) A21ai had nothing up its sleeve. It seemed more or less indifferent to choice of speaker cable—in wh... 
Speaker cable suggestions for Sugden A21SE integrated
It’s "all-in" system synergy that is your road to OZ. Hence, your choice of speakers are as much -- or arguably even more-- sensitive to that elusive path.if you list the brand and models the speakers you are pairing up to the SUGDEN, readers may ... 
interconnects vs speaker cables vs power cords - which make the biggest difference?
Here is what LFD offers:http://lfd4u.com/2016/11/29/lfd-phono-stage-upgrade-the-power-cord-first-or-the-interconnect/LFD AUDIO: Phono stage; upgrade the power cord first or the interconnect?Posted on 29th November 2016 by Howard PopeckHi Howard I ... 
Wilson audio MAXX 1 VS Wilson Audio Alexandria X2-1
Just a guess based on hands-on experience from many many extended auditions at a friend’s house with the MAXX.’s....The challenge : an acute System synergy issue: They bought the large audio high-end dealer bespoke matched in-house flagship demo s... 
Recommendations for used CD player
Many quality spinners available: we all know that the source sets the outcome: garbage in means garbage out. I would look for a quality build established brand used unit first ....REGA, NAIM, BRYSTON, CYRUS, ROKSAN, PRIMARE, DENSEN, or YBA would l... 
Mogami wire quality?
ChrisrI was there among the masses in the actual demo ..... it was a straight swap in swap out with no cable length changeAs the A-B swapin swap-out exercise moved up the cable model selection, there was a steady audio performance improvement from... 
Optimal Vandersteen 2Wq settings
My local VANDY dealer --in his opinion and experience -- STRONGLY urges the insertion of the accessory OEM  upgraded X-2 or X-2B  inline fixed crossover for a proper 2-channel audio setup with these high-end subwoofers i  have the " V2w" home thea... 
Optimal Vandersteen 2Wq settings
For peak performanceHave you fully considered the OEM manual milestones via a vis your amp impedance load and its effect on your selection on the sub dip switches; and also buying their highly recommended Upgrade to their accessory add-on external... 
Mogami wire quality?
".....Chrisr187 posts12-07-2016 2:46pm"....No one on earth has proven that super high-end audio cables enhance the performance of a hi-fi system. The opposite has been proven over and over...."Chris r..... NOT SO. The opposite has indeed been rep... 
Small form factor CDP?
Cyrus do it for you?ive them and they are great. Google the reviewse.g http://www.whathifi.com/cyrus/cd-i/reviewlook for their prior  6 series or 8 series used 
Proac Response D 48/Tannoy Kensington
Nice choice problem to have.....here's how I would characterize the sonic signature of the two:TANNOY .... bespoke refined, ethereal, XO Cognac snifter PROAC .......forward striding, bold, Quatro-Cinco tequila shooters...Ive heard the entire TANNO...