craigland

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Survey-What is your most used source?
Turntable. I have about 2000 vinyl records and only 500 CD's. 
How much does your system retail for?
Approximately $50,000 worth of two-channel equipment, which includes: Turntable set-up, CD transport, DAC, pre-amp, power amp, speakers, cables, and upgraded power cables and mains purifier. Also includes stand too.Not including home theatre set-u... 
Thiel cs 2.3 or B&W N803,804?
I wuld not limit your choice to these two brands, there are plenty more to seek out. lus you need to review your component balance and cable matching, as well as power cabling and mains purification.Look at the Von Schweikert VR5 (www.vonschweiker... 
15K system
If it's tube gear that you are really looking to use to drive your speakers, then contact Von Schweikert for a pair of their new DB100 speakers, a true 100dB loudspeaker especially designed for use with tubes.Current retail is nearly 10k new, in t... 
Best speaker 3k to 4k used?
Von Schweikert VR4.5's as stated by 'Acuujim'.You should be able to get into a pair of these second-hand for about $2500. Then start saving to have them sent off to Von Schweikert for their new upgrade, which is about another $2200.The upgrade wil... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
As the second subscriber states on this list, the Von Schweikert VR7's, which can now be had in the HSE (Hovland Special Edition), upgrade model.Below this, I would say their VR5 HSE, or their new DB100 true 100dB speaker system especially designe... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Von Schweikert:www.vonschweikert.comIf choosing tubes, go for the DB100'S.VR5 HSE are also out of this world.Albert Von Schweikert has a dedication to produce the most relaistic soundstage you will ever hear. If this question can be interpreted to... 
Review: Martin Logan Odyssey Speaker
Greetings Statman,Thanks for your follow-up, please allow me to answer your questions.I have listened to several other electrostats previously, and being from England originally, most of these being Quad's.My room is not treated to any kind of mat...