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Review: Acoustat Model 2 Speaker
I am the original owner of some spectra 1100's that I just stopped using as through the years, I never had enough room to let them breath. They were always too close to the wall. I did love the sound, however and was driving them with a Mac 2100 (... 
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What new gear have you just bought?
Just purchased 2 items from Agon members, both Audiolab, a 6000CDT and an MDAC+. Last year I scored a pair of floor standing Polk LsIM 707's and a LsIM 706c center channel in great shape for $400.  
Klipsch RP-600M II
+1 uncledemp  
List some of your favorite live Jazz recordings
Wow! I have a lot of listening to do here. One question, CD or LP? I do not have a high end system, just one I'm happy with (and can afford). a fun live album is Benny Goodman "Yale archives"  
Northern Idaho / Spokane area audio folk, any informal meets or interest in idea exchanges
I'm over here in Deer Park, just north of Spokane. Been on Agon about 6 months or so. Good to know of other folks in area into improving their stuff. Not much going on here that I know of although there is a good tech repair guy in Spokane. I've g... 
Best Class D GaNFET Amp Comparison. Who to invite?
A suggestion Get the most expensive of the lowest overall cost brand and then match the rest to that price point.  
Name 3 songs where audio quality and song quality completely align
Joni Mitchell, Night Ride Home Weather Report, Birdland Rhythmstick, Caribe (actually anything off this album) Bonus track: Ry Cooder, The Very Thing That Makes You Rich  
Good cartridge for a Sony PS-LX5 with original headshell
So, the Opus3 is 8gr, the headshell is 5.2gr = 13.2. 2 gr over. The counter weight is in place. If I increase that weight just slightly, would that work or should I just try and find another cartridge in my price range, about $300? If so, what oth... 
Good cartridge for a Sony PS-LX5 with original headshell
Thanks! For the life of me, I cannot find a Sonata. The Sonata 1 is $600. Grado has a new wooden Timbre Opus3 that looks like it gets good reviews from multiple folks and is $275, which is in my budget ($300 tops.) I'm thinking about making the pl... 
Really Inexpensive Systems That Sounded Great?
Mac C26 and Mac2100 bought 30 years ago at auction for under $400, recently re capped pre and well maintained amp.  Polk Lsim 707 towers for $400 off Craigslist in immaculate condition, replaced my 27 y/o Acoustat spectra Sony RCD W500C used $10...