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Disappearing Speakers Sound Better To You ?
To enhance the illusion of an actual performance, yes, the disappearing act is critical. 
Reconciling analog and digital playback
I would recommend that you replace the Sony completely, afterall digital technology has moved quite a bit since it was launched. Its like using Pentium II now.Try out a universal player like the Denon A11/A5900. You won't be disappointed. As to wh... 
Candid opinions regarding Kharma Ceramique 2.2
Your room is fairly good sized at about 300sq ft. For whatever type of music you listen to, a good efficient speaker will give you much more mileage than one with average efficiency, by this I mean anything >90db/w should be able to fill your r... 
Personal speaker evolution
DCM Time Frame TF350 S$800Totem Model 1 S$1500Vandersteen 2CE Signature S$3500Cabasse Baltic/Thor II S$POA [coming soon]Always bought new. Started out with the DCM time frames back in 1990. They are a cheap and good pair of spks and the thing is, ... 
What are your favorite monitors?
Cabasse iO with the Thor sub, firing straight ahead powered by Diva electronics. I quote a friend who heard this combination : "Now I'm thinking of changing my speakers after listening to the Cabasse. The mid-range of that pair of speakers is stil... 
Crossover frequency
If your 805s go down to say 50hz in room -3db, then you shd X them over below that freq, about 40-45hz. There will be some overlap between the sats and the sub. The idea is to find the right spot so that these's a smooth transition between both sp... 
Received my DALI Hellicon speakers this week
DavidDo let us know the updates on the sound of the Helicons. They received some rave reviews in the Euro audio press. 
information/feedback on dali speakers
And is the MS5 worthy the additional stretch? 
information/feedback on dali speakers
Thanks for the responses Jose and ZillaOne other thing, can the MS4 play rock? Also can it handle dynamic peaks of orchestral music? 
information/feedback on dali speakers
I'm also considering Dali spks. I heard the Euphonia MS4s briefly and they were fabulous even driven by simple electronics - Pucini CDP and integrated amp.My only concern is that with all this high resolution/detail, would you get easily fatigue a... 
Are Wilson speakers
There is a review of it here :http://www.stereophile.com/amplificationreviews/304fifth/index1.html 
Are Wilson speakers
May I suggest you listen to the Dali Euphonia MS5s. These spks make music with all the detail and naturalness it makes other spks sound mechanical. 
Eurolab premier turntable.
It is very, very quiet, almost no character of its own.Benefits from the Mystic Mat. In fact, Goyescas, you shd consider this, you might not need to upgrade the platter after that.The Schroeder model 2 arm is a great match to this table. 
3 Top Cartridges Picks
ThrowbackNo, I don't own one, though I would like to. ;)I've only heard the MC1B many times and I do really like it. Really think it is a very fine cartridge that extracts all there is between the grooves and let's you hear it without pretence.I o... 
3 Top Cartridges Picks
ThrowbackThe MC1B Mk II has an output of 0.7mv, which is on the high side for an mc cart. Are you certain the AN II doesn't have enough gain?