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Is there any advantage to lower efficiency speakers? 87 or below?
This is meant not as a right or wrong thing but more of an observation as a recipe for success or consistancy.It is not that speaker designers deliberately design low sensitivity loudspeakers but in order to seem natural or flat all drivers need... 
Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp
Sammy,Shouldn't you wonder even more what the Great well respected reviewers own themselves? Paid for, with their own money, in their own system?If you want a clue it starts with an A and listed above.May i suggest to relieve you from further cons... 
Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp
(((Sounds like Audioconnection has a beef with Uncle Kevy? Wonder why?I doubt Kevin would be posting without some sort of proof? )))) Sam you took it the wrong way no beef here. I like Kevin, and he is way into the spirit of good competition. I ... 
cardas speaker positioning
Only you can decide in your mindif you want to participate in the satisfaction of music with performance and true functionality or be a slave to fashion repeatingWee nee wow speakers with the expectation of different results not me pal life's too ... 
Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp
((((Is anybody on this thread in the Los Angeles area?  I would like somebody independent to come here and we will do a level matched within .1dB A/B instant comparison between a bone stock $3399 PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium and a fresh but brok... 
cardas speaker positioning
(((Without a dedicated space, how the heck do you guys explain having speakers (3-4ft+) out in the room to the S.O.?))) Easy, technology and designer for-site.Vandersteen Quatro's, many and most installations only 4 inches from the wall superb pe... 
Is there any advantage to lower efficiency speakers? 87 or below?
A lot of meter readers types trying to figure it out end up chasing their tail If your concerned with fidelity why not ask your self Which speaker makes Johnny Cash sound most like Johnny Cash.? Best JohnnyR 
Subwoofer for classical music listener
(((My goal is to optimize,))) By the way they are not sweeps They are Warbal tones. Its not that complected, Like i said above.          Cheers JohnnyR  
Subwoofer for classical music listener
(((For what it’s worth, I don’t like running my main speakers through some external crossover. I am concerned that additional electronics in the way of the main speakers will cause a loss of transparency. I let them play full range, and feed t... 
Vandersteen 2Ci - Bi-wire cable question
(((I'm also wondering how folks hook up regular speaker wires to these speakers.))Run a jumper from the positive to the other positiveRun a jumper from the negative to the other negativeIf your asking this question I would also suggest you read t... 
2017 amps - $10K to $15K who is on your short list?
Yes, don't forget what Paul, used and loves Aesthetix gear and said lets do this also. Check out the Aesthetix Atlas Eclipse, Atlas MBs zero feedback = natural. Best, JohnnyR 
Ayre QB-9 or Metrum Hex?
Codex is truly extraordinary and the latest thinking of a great company that seems to always produce timeless gear. There is just something right about it.I have personally seen it take on different design efforts at all levels and at any price. W... 
Preamps: Ayre K-5xeMP vs Pass Labs XP-10 vs Arcam C49
(((I used to own the Ayre K-5xeMP and it's still the best preamp I've ever owned.)))  That says it right there.Sometimes you really miss it only when its gone. Best JohnnyR 
quicksilver preamps
The newest Quicksilver line stage and separate Phono smoke the old full function And your into only 2600 buks for both new with Warranty. Best JohnnyR 
ProAc comparison
Guysit killed me as wellStewart promised that it's replacement will mend my brainbest JohnnyR