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| Let's forget about being politically correct The solid state amp issue really is best debated with thespeakers to be driven in mind. I have the Dunlavy SC-Vs thatlove and require a high current design amp to get the maximum potential for bass. In fact, I use two SS amps vertically biamped wh... | |
| Equipment racks: Symposium/Mapleshade Mapleshade gives a whole lot of performance for the dollar.The word is getting out which has caused quite a backlog.It is, however, well worth the wait. | |
| Review: Great Northern Sound Co. Wadia 860 CD Player I have an all Audio Research system, all of which (with theexception of the CD-2) have been modified by Steve. The results (which has taken some patience) have been dramatic.I truly believe that it is possible to turn a good systeminto a great one... | |
| AudioPrism CD Stoplight & Auric illuminator work? I have had quite a lot of experience with the CD Stoplight.It's what I would call a 'trade-off' tweek. That is it improves some areas to the detriment of others. I suppose Ihave tried most of the tweeks out there and have found theMapleshade items... | |
| Which speakers do you like in the $5K price range? Used Dunlavy SC-Vs. End of discussion! | |
| Is there a cd player that sounds close to an LP? My experience has been that a high-end analog system willbeat a high-end digital system almost every time if......the analog source is totally tricked-out. Normal everyday listening (to include critical listening) is far more rewarding with the CD... | |
| What is best tube mono's for Dunlavy SC III's? I have both the SCIIIs and the SCIIIa(s). All Dunlavy'sreally benefit from high-current designed models. I use acombination of solid state amps (two vertically bi-amped) and a tube preamp. This seems to given the best of both worlds with this desi... | |
| The Worst Speaker you have ever heard. The Legacy Speaker line has to be the most outrageouslybad sounding group of speakers made. The possible exception is the Whisper which is still a disappointment without asubwoofer. | |
| How to respond to those who say it's not a hobby? Try to audition some stuff with return privileges. Get herinput as to if she can tell a positive difference. Just athought! | |
| 6922 tube companies, who do you like best? Really, the more important issue is not so much the type oftube but the damping and tweaking that goes into using thetube. Start with something like the Electro Harmonix. Ada tube anchor from Mapleshade or Hal-o. Ground the tube ifpossible and dam... | |
| Unsettled and considering changing stuff I really would recommend trying some different tweeksto energize your system. Talk to Pierre at Mapleshade.My experience is that most of us have systems with a lotmore potential than we realize. | |
| Speaker Stands for Dunlavy SC-1A/V Mapleshade makes, what I believe to be, the finest standon the market. Reasonably priced as well. | |
| Speakers That Are Good Near Wall...But Not Corner? I have a room likewise with some interesting challengesas far as placement is concerned. I auditioned a number ofspeakers but was disappointed with the sound when broughtback closer to the back wall. To make a long story shortI wound up with a set... | |
| Why aren't all CDs created equally? I agree the above comments,but would add that there are some incredibly effective tweeks that may influence your thoughts on CD(s). I suppose that I've tried most of them over the years with the most dramatic results coming from the Mapleshade gro... | |
| Bi-wiring/Bi-amping...worth the fuss and expense? Longho68-That is a very good question. I spoke to John Dunlavy sometime back and he defintely supports the mono option. My personal experience has convinced me that the vertical bi-amping approach can have it's advantages. The real issuesdeal with... |