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What should I do
Seeking your advise again had Vandeersteen 3's then bought a used pair of 5's. Best speakers I ever had. Had to sell when I sold home and downsized to condo. Boy are you LUCKY. Tried the Quatro's ,but not in the same league as 5's. Like the Hardet... 
What should I do
Thank you very much for the advice. So many are correct as to my loving speakers and possible lack of experience with headphones. Yes when I've tried them, I've found them annoying . I have not heard HD800 and now off my list. I really need to aud... 
Best SS amps with sound similar to tube amps
I agree with Sheffb, the Gamut amp is very natural and very musical .Well built 
ESOTERIC X-03 VS. AYRE C5XE
Frankpiet, I own a esoteric DV-50 S what mods do you reccomend and who does these mods? Thank ARF 
Jumpers for Spendors
I have Harbeth speakers I am using Audience JUMPERS AND SPEAKER WIRES and love them 
Have the Vandy Quatro's Started to Ship Yet?
Vandy has been saying they are going to ship the Quatros for over a year now. What should be so difficult to state a dated and meet it. Prehaps they should have it built in China, so much for American know how. 
Sonus Faber of Wilson Sophia for McIntosh
I have heard both. Wilson very detailed but after 2 hours I was tired of listening to them. SF very musical I brought one of my favorite pieces of music with SF my eyes started to water,very musical 
Best Floorstander Under 10K?
HARBETH IS COMING OUT WITH A FLOOR STANDING SPEAKER 
sonus faber, vienna acoustics, proac
I JUST HEARD THE GRAND PIANOS AND THE CERMONA HOMMAGE THIS WEEK-END SOMEONE WAS LOOKING TO BUY THE GRAND PIANOS SO I JUST HAPPENED TO BE IN THE ROOM, LISTEN TO IT ABOUT 45 MINUTEs. Then the stand mounted cremonas were set up no comparsion the guy ... 
Problem with Cardas. They won't help, can you?
NOT TO REPEAT MYSELF I HAD TO E MAIL CARDAS AGAIN ABOUT A MINOR PROBLEM THEY WERE MOST HELPFULL TONY 
Problem with Cardas. They won't help, can you?
I have had great dealings with Cardas, have you talked to Colleen? TONY 
Shunyata Hydra
SKYTOP PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW THE HYDA COMPARES TO THE BALANCED POWER TECH 3.5 THANKS 
Vandersteen Quatro speaker - link to info
Several years ago he was working on a stand model speaker,that never came out. Also read he threw these speakers together just before the show. He could use a speaker in between the 3A and the 5, but if it is just a glorified 3A there are much bet... 
Vandys 5A Avalon Eidolon Wilson WP7 Aerial 20
JKPHOTO I to love the Vandy 5 However I am concerned that they a to big for my room.Which is . 16 ft l x 12.5 ft w x 8 ft h May I ask your opinion and room size. Thanks for any help. ARF 
WOW see how the sonusfaber amati homage is made
seandtaylor 99 Prehaps you should go and listen, instead of wondering