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Package Lost in US Customs
Go to the Customs office you think has it and ask nicelyif you can have it cleared.In days past they used to have a sign that read:" Your lack of proper planning does not constitute  an emergency on our part." Forewarned is forearmed.Good luck. 
Spendor D7 vs. Harbeth Super HL5+
I heard them both 2 years ago at Hawthorne Audio, "A nice place" or so the sign says as you enter. I included the Tannoy Cheviots with the other two. All were retail of $6,500-$7,500 as I recall. The first one I ruled out was the Harbeth. Only bec... 
Focal Kanta No 2
Hey hey guys!  The deal of a lifetime only comes along oncea week. If $5,600 is the new retail and yes I saw the same ad,then my target purchase price would be $3,000. Too low you say, not in 6-12 months. These are very sexy looking, revealing sou... 
Help with upgrade bug...
No experience with the others but the Pulsars are one of my favorites.Used they go $3-$4k. Also very resellable down the line. 
If Audiophiles care about sound, then why so few threads on acoustics
Reasons:1. Married- After purchasing a sizable system theygive up on treatments to assuage the spouse.2. Do not recognize what they are missing as it can tricky to a/b room acoustics.3. People do not buy into the three legged stool theorythat good... 
New Buchardts coming out!
Powered too. PSB Audio is releasing two powered speakers too.Elac's Navis.Who is next? 
Your One Bullet Point Solution; Electrical Upgrade
Some important details I do not know- Is this a smaller townhousewith gas heat, stove, water heater and no a/c needs?I may not be following your goal here.A new panel under 200 amps is considered an oddityin the markets I have lived in. Unless you... 
Diminishing Returns
Buying used will get you $6k worth of product for $2k.For my money I like British Speakers.If you are into Rock and Roll maybe Tekton will be for you.There is a pair of Tannoy Berkshires for sale at $1,800 on Craigslist. Depends on what type of so... 
How many NICE looking high end floor standing speaker are there at present
Dude, you need to start your posting prior to the 4th double whatever.Euro sexy - Sonus Faber, Focal.American Iron- Salk, KlipschBritish Proper- Spendor- Classic line.Scandy's best-Borresen Clean Scan lines and the best sound Most of the others br... 
How do you share the sweet spot?
Tommy,Did you by chance share with us here the speakers you now have?Not to worry. Really doesn't matter.Real audiophiles do not have friends so please accept that.Now weirdos like you will wonder how more than one personat a time may experience t... 
Aric Audio Super 2A3 SET
So what was the price? How long is the warranty? 
Audioquest or Kimber kable.
Kimber 8's.  Biwire 3/5 treble bass. 
Upgrade
As your current system seems well done I will assume your acoustic treatments are also well done.I tend to think I'd sell the older ML amp and shop for a 6-12 monthold, one owner Pass Labs XA25. Can be had for $3k.That will give you the low end sl... 
Does altitude change the sound of speakers??
Not nearly as much as attitude. 
Does altitude change the sound of speakers??
If you are new to Prescott- and please learn to pronounce that wordcorrectly please, you will want to join the AZAVCLUB.com.Tonight we have Ted Smith giving an interview. Over my head.We also had Nelson Pass and Roger Sanders as guests.Paul Barton...