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authentic space recordings
here are two more. Holly Cole Trio - Girl Talk whole album on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wu_HSLb6r8cHD Download. http://www.hollycole.com/holly-cole-trio-girl-talk-high-res-audio-download-now-available/Recorded at Stephen Leacock Thea... 
B&W Matrix 801 Series II
I made a boo boo typoIt is the main reason the protection circuits were no longer needed and removed from the S2.should read S3. 
B&W Matrix 801 Series II
Elee and Linnlp12 thanks for sharing impressions. that was interesting reading. Elee I think the S3 tweeter was ferro-fluid filledYes - and it was technology brought in from success with the matrix 800 - It is the main reason the protection circui... 
VPI PLC question
The PLC was the worst audio purchase I ever made and the only item that went to trash. Mine never worked properly, and after two factory replacements VPI ceased support.+1 - on being a bad purchase. As a goodwill gesture - VPI should consider putt... 
B&W Matrix 801 Series II
the current going rate IMO is around $2500 for clean, fully functional versions. Give or take a couple hundred either way based on owner history and condition.just to add proper stands add value for me. The Sound Anchors stands if I recall are $60... 
B&W Matrix 801 Series II
How about the price? Does $2k seem about right for these speakers? Wemfan - There are three - Series 2 and one Series 3 available on Audiogon right now. 801 Matrix for sale on AudiogonBased on the sellers pics only - imo just one of these sellers ... 
B&W Matrix 801 Series II
Hi Wemfan - look forward to hearing how you make out; whichever speaker direction u choose. Cheers 
B&W Matrix 801 Series II
Hi Tls49 I disagree with your bi-amping suggestion, as this will create a coherence problem. Here's my take on it. for myself my Quad 57's with the RM10 amp are very coherent and are a mid frequency reference for me. They help keep me honest to my... 
B&W Matrix 801 Series II
Phasecorrect - Factor in sound, performance, value, resell, warranty, and convenience going new becomes more aytractive.Provide brand & model of just ONE example of a new speaker that is:1) Full range 2) Within the price ranges being discussed... 
B&W Matrix 801 Series II
Hi Elee - regarding the different 800 series BAF's/Equalizers. Comparing the Maughan box and Krell the Maughan box alters B&W parameters and provides a 6 db punch in the low end. In my room this provides for a warmer sound - less resolution as... 
B&W Matrix 801 Series II
Hi Wemfananother long post - sorry - as I have my coffee and the caffeine kicks in. :^( I am leaning toward seeing if I can borrow them for a test driveRight on - there is no better way - in your own room with your own equipment. I do have a Paras... 
B&W Matrix 801 Series II
The room is about 29'x29'x11'.I am under the impression they need a lot of power.that is one really nice sized room. if you look at my virtual system at the 801 heading - you will see a pic of the s3 in a room that is a backwards 7 shape.They are ... 
B&W Matrix 801 Series II
Hi WemfanAre they good sounding speakers or just okay?My experience is they will sound as good as the equipment in front of them; and when placed properly in a room, can be very good. For these two reasons - if you can say what amplification you w... 
hanging a speaker
Hi Lmr - How come it won't allow me to post pictures?you can only post links to pictures. Here u go. http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l146/zx12raliveagain/20140205_084614_zps281uus9f.jpgClicking on the audiogon "markup tags" below the white windo... 
Beatles Tribute Tv special....
I also am impressed with how good McCartney still really is.+1