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My experience with the First Watt F7
I listened at length to the AGDs at Axpona and was impressed with some of what I heard. I attribute much of this to the speakers and the synergy of the components. What I didnt like about the AGDs was a marked lack of depth and the sense that the ... 
My experience with the First Watt F7
If your speakers have a higher impedance, I cant recommend OTLs strongly enough. In my experience nothing can compare to the clarity and correctness of an OTL. If you like a great deal of flavor from your tube amps you might find OTLs a bit cold s... 
My experience with the First Watt F7
I owned a First Watt, cant remember the model, and could never get it to sound correct to my ears. Sold it and the person that bought it was very pleased.   
New Dedicated Line - Almost No improvement
The idea would be to run several dedicated lines one for each or similar pieces of equipment. Dedicate for digital and so on.  No need for a dedicated box this just adds another break in the line. Some have told me that stranded wire works best.... 
Essay bashing Primedia, Stereophile - and Audiogon
The demise of this hobby, if indeed it is on the skids, lies solely with us the consumer. And who the hell is Chip Stern?  Look upon brick and mortars that discount as sternly as you do Audiogon.  
Are You Happy With Your Phono Preamp?
Agree with mglik about the Zesto phono stages. I replaced my Deluxe with the Reference and love both phono stages. We are a Zesto dealer. We took on the line based on the sound of the original Deluxe which has been improved.  
Are You Happy With Your Phono Preamp?
Ralph from Atma-sphere should chime in about the details of ARC balanced. He has a superb understanding of balanced/differential circuits.   
Piega loudspeakers
I currently own speakers with ribbon tweeters and am moving away from this driver type as they always seem to be problematic in certain ways that I find increasingly irritating. Avanti mentioned artifacts and I think he is spot on and I have never... 
what’s a song cover that you think is better than the original?
Devo--"Satisfaction"  
Vintage vs Modern speakers.
Well if you are using the same amp to drive all 3 pairs, this will have a profound impact on the sound. The Altecs should be very easy to drive with tubes the others probably not.   
Horn speakers are really bright?
Waytoomuchstuff brings up a real positive about horns when he mentions low level detail. I have never heard another speaker type that does this as well as horns. When at Tri's house, I was shocked by this single aspect of his system.    
Re-tipped stylus vs original manufacturer
I recently had my Dynavector DRT XV-1t redone by VAS and was completely satisfied. Cantilever was fine but the tip and suspension were replaced. Price from the Dynavector importer was a complete rebuild, even if not needed, for over $ 4900.00. Plu... 
Worst Rock Band Ever !!!!
larsman   +21  
Horns
What happened to johnk? I thought we were just getting started. I wonder if perhaps he does or used to own a Japanese twin with straight pipes?  
Check this out, if you already haven't.
Wish I could cherry pick.