bigkidz

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Speaker shopping?
The brightness is coming from you system not the speakers. Find a way to filter the AC first to see what happens. 
Seems like the best "upgrade" for tube amps....
Yes, it is true. Electronics do need some time to stabilize. This is especially true for tube gear which uses filament to heat up the electronics so after some time, they sound better.Happy Listening. 
Voodoo Chile slight return
Makes me what to breakout my '60 Stratocaster and blow my neighbors hair back a little like I was 16 again. Hell, maybe I will just do that tonight! 
Voodoo Chile slight return
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxnRB6v7yxU 
Do I really need a preamp?
YES it is the heart of your system 
Vandersteen 5 HP Filter settings for RCA unit
How old are you filters, any idea? 
Vandersteen 5 HP Filter settings for RCA unit
I did a search and the RCA pictures shows 100K at position 3?http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649132752-vandersteen_m5hp_rca_single_ended_high_pass_filters/images/770378/can you please confirm again?Thank you. 
Vandersteen 5 HP Filter settings for RCA unit
Thanks I for the life of em cannot find the covers. I know one day I will searching for something and boom there they will be.The RCA are different than the balanced version as I found that one searching the other day.Happy Listening. 
Nola Contender & Totem Forest comparison?
Russ, yes, I forgot to mention that in my comments. I thought that the open baffle ones also sounded a little dull versus my Alons but they also were more refined. It is hard to say because I am using a DHT preamp and DAC versus what the dealer wa... 
Counterpoint - Alta Vista - Mike Elliott
There are a few people doing repairs and modifications. I am in New Jersey so if that is convenient for you let me know, if not let me know. Don't post here, send me a message through Audiogon messaging. 
Nola Contender & Totem Forest comparison?
I said, "wow, kinda dull." Yep, that is what I also thought with the newer Nolas. Could not understand how they could not sound better than my Alon V MKIIs. My friend went to the audio show in Brooklyn and he heard the Nolas (higher priced models)... 
Salk vs Daedalus Speakers
I heard the original version of the Salk STs and really did not think anything of them. Even the larger coffin design models were nothing special to my ears. I was just not impressed. Not sure how they have changed over the years. Daedalus Audio h... 
Question about quality of Meadowlark
I own the Meadowlark Nighhawks - currently up for sale now. No issues what so ever and one of the most satisfying speaker I have ever owned. Building my own components now so I need money to fund those projects. Not sure I agree with expensive dri... 
Wilson Maxx 3
email Mike Fremer. He can provide you with more info on the Wilson speakers than probably anyone. 
Selling High-End Speakers
A wire transfer is guaranteed funds once it come into your bank account. It is irrevocable. Set up a separate account at your bank, have the wire come into that account, once confirmed by your bank, take the money out and close that account. Cashi...