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Soundlab speakers...how reliable?
Hello KeithMundy Congratulations on your purchase of the Soundlab M-1Px speakers. Your journey has just begun and you will be handsomely rewarded with one of the best bargains in high-end.Patience goes along with owning these beasts because just ... 
Soundlab speakers...how reliable?
Hello Kirk930 I am not sure about the availability of a pair of Ultimate IIs for sale. Check with Connie at Soundlab to see if they will custom build you a pair. Duke at Audiokinesis may also be helpful.If you're asking if my Soundlabs are for sal... 
Best tube amp for electrostatic speakers
AtmasphereNo, I have the original panels and backplates. If ever a problem should arise then getting the newer panels would be a consideration. They sound so good right now I'll leave well enough alone. Thanks...... 
Best tube amp for electrostatic speakers
Hello Broadstone I own NAT SE2SE 211 tube amps and personally these have been an incredible match for my Soundlabs. I feel like screaming from my rooftop how lucky I feel to have FINALLY found the amp that for me makes my babies sing. Now this did... 
Soundlab speakers...how reliable?
Sksos1 I am a fortunate owner of Soundlab Ultimate IIs that has "never" had a backplate or panel problem. My speakers are still performing flawlessly. They produce the most transparent and coherent sound I have ever heard from a speaker.Whenever I... 
Soundlab speakers
Rsf507 I have owned my Soundlab Ultimate IIs since 1998.My panels are the originals with the same back plates from the factory.I have "never"had a problem whatsoever.Now,if I listened to and believed every negative thing has been said on this foru... 
Biggest impact on you?
Soundlab Ultimate II which I still own.Audio Research LS-5mkII long gone but lovingly remembered. 
Pioneer DVD-V7400 as a transport: INCREDIBLE
Hello Oandj I am just curious what transports have you compared the Pioneer dv7400 against? What other transports have you used in the past because I am looking to replace my transport in the near future. I did a casual check on Ebay and I see a f... 
Great sounding CDs out there...
"Wouldn't it be nice" a Jazz Portrait of Brian Wilson "Words of a Mountain" by Wally Badarou"All My Tomorrows" Grover Washington"Keys to Life" Ben Tankard"The Charmer" Charles FambroughI could go on but it's honey dew time!!!! 
Burn-in time for a Shuguang 845B tube?
Brf Thanks,for the info I am sure it will be helpful to someone besides myself. My amps are self biasing and I will be more diligent when listening. 
Burn-in time for a Shuguang 845B tube?
Hello Brf I was wondering about your advice about the 845 tubes should not be left unattended...does this also apply to the 211 power tube? Normally, I don't leave my amps unattended by leaving my home but sometimes I am in another room. Does this... 
Best Transport with Museatex Bitstream DAC
BigKidz I just purchased a Museatex Bitstream DAC .Seems like you have two and one has been modified by John Wright. I haven't received it yet and it should be here next week....nice Christmas gift must say! It is unmodified and maybe this will be... 
resolution opus 21 cd player OPINIONS PLEASE
Lall Not wanting to get off subject but I was wondering have you resolved your conflict with Audio Aero on your Capitole? I recall you had some sort of disagreement on a upgrade or repair with "no sound".Thanks 
Resolution Audio Opus Players?
Thanks,guys for all the great responses.There's alot to research on the Revelation Opus 21 on 'Gon. It's still one of those great digital players after all these years and that speaks volumes about it's worthiness as a digital front end.It's not a... 
NAT Se2Se amps
My speakers are Soundlab Ultimate II's. I know they are hard to drive but I have tasted the magic of the 845 tube drving my speakers temporarily and thought the 211's on the NAT Se2Se might work better magic. I plan to work with my setup some more...