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Home Theater Speakers exclusively
Thank you for the responses. My room is 24'6" long by only 12 feet wide. The screen is 6 feet away from the back wall and I can move it further into the room. Point being, the speakers have plenty of room behind them. I am a disciple of Jim Smith ... 
Home Theater Speakers exclusively
Which JTR speakers?  
Home Theater Speakers exclusively
Let me add that I sold Treo CT's with the idea of getting something much less expensive for pure HT use, so no to the Moabs. Thinking DI or lower. I also have the Swarm four subwoofer system with two amps powering, so the low end is covered.  
Best amps for everything EXCEPT bass
PS - Since I have Treo CT speakers and not Quatros, what about the Ayre Integrated, the AX-5 Twenty???? 
Best amps for everything EXCEPT bass
As usual, brother John is correct; I need to upgrade my pre. He is the one who told me to get a pre and not use the DAC as a pre. Adding even the cheap Schiit Freya improved the sound dramatically.Why change? I use my amps for music, TV and movies... 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
To maybe resurrect this old thread, i just acquired a pair of Treo CTs and they are fabulous. I also purchased the Audiokenesis Swarm sub system and they take care of whatever bass “problem” some had with the speakers. I will likely enjoy this com... 
Auralic Vega and USB Reclockers (W4S Recovery and iFi Micro USB 3.0)
So, what do you think of the Berkeley?  
Vandersteen Quatro CT
You need to be more clear about your feelings. Did you like them or not???? Kidding, of course.I have a pair of old, original Quatros with the powered sub and I'm wondering if it's time to upgrade the speakers or just the DAC. I think with Quicksi... 
Vandersteen Quatro CT
Ctsooner:Did you ever get the speakers? Review???? 
Is Jim Smith's Book"Get Better Sound"Best Book ?
Just got the book and have exchanged a few emails with Jim. Moving my equipment from between the speakers made a huge difference in the sound. I've read a lot of stuff for the last 10 years and NO ONE recommended doing that. I wish the DVDs had mo... 
Vandersteen Quatro v Magnepan 3.6
Thank you for your responses so far. Keep them coming. 
Which $7000 speakers to ask Santa?
I'll add to the list of folks recommending Vandersteen Quatros. I have a pair and love them. 
Amps and Quatros
Thank you for your comments. Does anyone have an update on the tube problems with the calypso? 
Amps and Quatros
I can't believe I sent the post that way and there's no way to recall it. camels as acoustic treatments... interesting.Okay, here is an update. I bought a Calypso preamp today. I am thinking of going tube preamp with a solid state amplifier. Good ... 
Amps and Quatros
Make that the "ROCKY" Mountain Audio Fest. Gotta love voice dictation systems!!!!!