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Electrocompaniet EMC-1 Spare Parts
The current distributor is the best they have had in their 20+ years in the US. It is nice to see that they have been able to break the old barriers. Good luck and happy listening. 
Non fatigueing speaker under 1500
I believe that you do not need to spend 3K+ on good, non-fatiqueing speaker, especially monitors. At the under 1500 price point, the best options have been mentioned. Maggies are not fatiqueing, but you need to consider your room and cables. The S... 
Volume Control?
All of the options above are good and sound good. Your ears will need to be the final judge. However, if you are somewhat handy, maybe a little adventurous and looking for a somewhat permanent solution, you can hardwire a Goldpoint Mini-V Stepped ... 
Electrocompaniet EMC-1 Spare Parts
The US distributor should go back to Norway and tell them that he needs the spare parts. This is a classic problem with foreign manufactures and Electro has always been slow on the uptake on this matter. Since their US representative is also slow ... 
advice on integrated amp
I know Meadowlark very well and used to be a dyed-in-the-wool integrated person. You have some good options above. The better the integrated the more the Meadowlarks will open up, so go the extra few dollars if you need to and can. Almost any of t... 
New Swifts vs. used Kestrel Hot Rods
Respone #2: There was a thread in 8-26 about Meadowlark. Good feedback on the hot rods. Sound like it will be up to your ears, room and space. Swifts are front ported so you have more placement options. Good luck. 
New Swifts vs. used Kestrel Hot Rods
I have heard them against Kestrel, not the hot rod. I offer the following. The Swift is more accurate and faster than the Kestrel. Midrange is sweeter and the high-end maybe more open (I am allowing for my room here). It does not have the softenin... 
New Meadowlark Swallow monitor
The Swifts and Swallows are as good as every review you have heard. I have Verios and took them over the Kestrels. I have lived with all them in my home for some period of time. The Verios are more accurate and musical and placement is not an issu... 
Small monitors for a dear aunt
The Meadowlark Swallows. No contest on price versus sound. This is a shocking and great little monitor. Front ported so they can go into a bookcase without hurting sound. Will work with any amp. 
Conrad Johnson Premier 3A = Dry sound?? Opinions please
You cannot really tell how old the tubes are, so that should be the starting point. If you are using the same interconnects as your old SS amp, you may want to reconsider chaning those. But, before you do anything, call Knut at CJ service. He is t... 
Budget speaker wire B&W 803 from Classe CA101
Stan Warren has been experimenting with wires. His daughter is now making them. The price is very realistic (I think $80 for a pair of 8 footers) with exceptional sound. Give him a call. 
What Rags carry the most review weight???
I agree with what has been said above. The mags all have their perspectives and if you read them long enough you can kind of predict their review. Agon has great advice and there are lots of threads on integrated amps. But, to repeat the most impo... 
Has anyone seen the new Meadowlark Swift?
As with Frank, I heard them at the show. They were most impressive with the analogue set up, reflecting the quality of the turntable in that room compared to the digital set up. I have also heard them with CJ electronics and the music just flowed.... 
Has anyone seen the new Meadowlark Swift?
Suits me raises an very important point. Summer is the slow period for audio and this year is worse. Many dealers want to make the sale. However, the Swifts retail for $995, so they should be selling for less than 1K. As for the outriggers; yes, t... 
Has anyone seen the new Meadowlark Swift?
Hi! I have seen and heard the Swift and spent a lot of time on the phone with Pat McGinty talking about the Swift and the Swallow. The Swift is amazing. Nice wide soundstage, accurate, musical and captivating. A very liquid and sweet midrange. You...