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Alto Utopia to Scala Utopia V1, worth the difference?
Thank you for your reply! What would you say the most significant differences are between these speakers?I'm obsessed with imaging and soundstage depth...I like feeling and sound of the music coming out of infinity and the speakers completely disa... 
Why so little none impressions on Focal Maestro?
Wolf_garcia...that's some stuff!!!  Hahaha!Any guidance on this new thread would be appreciated:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/alto-utopia-to-scala-utopia-v1-worth-the-difference 
Utopia Skala / Alto speakers anyone hear them both
Any guidance on this new thread?https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/alto-utopia-to-scala-utopia-v1-worth-the-difference 
Jm Labs / Focal Port Foam
Thank you for your input!  I played some bass heavy music that chewed the rest of the foam to shreds... probably won't worry too much about this as I plan on curving the response of this speaker off at 80hz so bass Bloom won't be a problem. 
Modern Processors, What to DO?!?
The more I look and research, the more I am drawn to proceeding with something in the "legacy" realm of audiophile quality audio.  Something like a Classe 800, or an older Krell.  I have never had Krell in my system, but always thought it would be... 
Can headphones ever be as good as high end stereo?
I've had good experience with stax! The biggest difference is imaging inside of your head as opposed to in front of you...the clarity is really out of this world with stax! 
Will high SPL subwoofers damage planar speakers?
I never realized that an electrostatic speaker had such limited dynamic range! I do listen to music quite loud on occasion, especially orchestral and electronic music. I have measured SPL at 100-105db at one foot from my speakers on many occasions... 
Wireless Connection from Xternal HD to Stereo
Squeezebox would work great for the application you have in mind. They work completely wirelessly other than your coax or toslink connection to your DAC. You shouldn't have to move any of your other equipment in order to make the interface possible. 
Can the music you play effect your electrostats?
Thanks for the responses guys...I think that you are right Al about these headphones needing a workout. They just sound better after having been played for awhile anyway. We are gonig on two days of constant playing, and they sound wonderful.I am ... 
Best IC and Speaker Cable for DIY
I purchased some bulk 10 gage power cable from my local home depot that worked pretty well...took nearly $500 to find something better used... 
DCS Scarlatti
There was a post sometime in the last year or so that said that replacing the transport unit with the Slim Devices Transporter is even a bigger improvement...maybe worth a try? 
Wife with music training
Wife...interesting concept, but as a professional musician myself...prospects are not currently good! Any single ladies out there? 
Squeezebox Mods Effective On Digital Output?
I found the Digital Mod to be worth the money and generally agree with CKorody about what the mod actually consists of. If you are looking to do anything about re-clocking the SPDIF, you would have to go to something like the Pacecar...in which ca... 
how many folks have +10kVA trannys before the rig?
I thought I might have seen one posted in the "all out assault" page here once...It seems like a good idea to me. I wish I had the means... 
Is A Live Concert Stereo Or Mono
How many ears do YOU have? If you have two...EVERYTHING you hear is in stereo. Your ears help your brain to place 'noise making' things in your spatial recognition. Additionally, there are select ranges of frequencies that actually 'trick' the bra...