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Subwoofers for Stacked Quad ESL 57's
I have a pair of HQD-like stands for stacking Quads with space for the tweeter in between that are not in use. I purchased them from someone years ago but never got around to setting them up. 
The Absolute Sound and Harry Pearson
Buconero117, where do you get your information that "Harry became too expensive"?His new site is not a true responsive website design, although it mostly works.Wait and see how it goes. 
Audio Research Ref 250s for Magnepan 20.1s?
If you buy Refs be sure to have a significant budget for replacement tubes.MG 20.1s require biamping to be at their best, which is often overlooked. 
Lazarus Audio any Schematics Anyone?
I know a guy who has schematics for both the amp and preamp, but for no justifiable reason he stubbornly refuses to share them. *sigh* Life is too short for people to be that way.I may be able to get a copy of the amp schematics (h1a) from someone... 
Best Electrostatic loudspeaker?
Sure, when should I look for your check? 
Best Electrostatic loudspeaker?
Geoff, current prices on the full range models range from the M-3PX at $13,270/pair to the U-1PX at $40,270. The popular M-1PX is a bit over $25k. 
Soundlab Speakers - Budget Amp Suggestions
The backplates on the U-1PXs here are going to Sound Lab very soon for upgrading to the new Consummate version and should be here later in the month. Any and all are invited to come for a listen here in the Chicago area. I can be contacted for pri... 
Looking for a DAC that has..
One of my customers purchased an AMR DP-777 which has an optionally enabled line stage with analog volume control. He prefers it over his high end tube preamp.Dealer disclaimer. 
Best Electrostatic loudspeaker?
In a few weeks the backplates on the Sound Lab U-1PXs here will be upgraded to the new Consummate version which will be introduced at THE Show in Las Vegas. These will be the first pair until they become available in January. Pricing has not been ... 
Parasound JC-1 - Standby during playback?
Thanks, I was aware of the multiple turn-on delays. Apparently increasing the time delay can largely address the matter of turn-on thumps from upstream components. 
Parasound JC-1 - Standby during playback?
Dhl, have you experienced the phenomenon described by Shsohis? I do not use the 12V trigger feature but have seen such behavior due to upstream components which in fact may put one or both amps into protection mode briefly. Your suggestion of adju... 
Parasound JC-1 - Standby during playback?
Shsohis, if you're turning on the JC 1s via the 12V trigger rather than manually, it's certainly possible a bit of DC could be coming from the Nagra preamp. The amps should be turned on last and turned off first, and when turning on allow time for... 
Parasound JC-1 - Standby during playback?
More information on your system (components and line conditioning) could be helpful...Rather than this being due to voltage sag, I would suspect a bit of DC coming from your preamp is causing the amps to go into protection.Always power on your fro... 
Elegant Audio-Visual
BBB on them at the same exact address given on their website, operating under a different name: rating 
Graham Phantom Supreme?
Egrady, it may not be SRA that's causing the sound to be harsh, there's a very strong possibility of incorrect azimuth. In all of the alignments I've done, rarely is the optimum azimuth setting at the dead level position, regardless of the cost of...