ctsooner

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Underpowered?
I have some friends who use the new Vandersteen Sub 3 over their previous REL in that situation since they design them to keep the sound of the main amps so you can tell where they cross over , plus that takes the load under 120hz away from the ma... 
Suggestions: Interesting small speakers with flexible placement
My favorite small speaker made for shelf or up against wall placement are the rarely talked about Vandersteen VLR carbon fiber tweeter.  Asked on the 70k+ Model 7 XTRM.    they make a much less expensive version with the ceramic tweeter I believe... 
Thiel Owners
Hi J and all you Thiel guys. Hope the holidays were good to you all and that everyone is in good health. Happy listening.    
Audioquest Firebird Zero
I bought the WT Silver true bi wire ((Zero and main cable). I loved the Thunderbird, but I felt the WT Silver were more neutral in my system and room. They seem more open with a better defined stage, including depth. Just so smooth with zero fatig... 
2.1 to 5.2 (Vandersteen 2C)
Sounds awesome. Happy for you.  
Basis Turntables: Worth it or Ripoff?
Costs went up greatly. We will see this with all audio soon I think.  
2.1 to 5.2 (Vandersteen 2C)
You know how much I love my two channel for tv in my room. Lol 
Curious.....
Thanks so much. I just got the Brinkmann.  Haven’t had a chance to set it up. I thought it had a volume control so I wouldn’t need a pre, but it doesn’t. I need to learn what he volume knob does in stereo mode not just headphone where it is a full... 
Thiel Owners
I like the newer Wilsons a fair amount.  I just love the Steen's, but I could easily own a pair of Wilsons.  My buddy just reviewed the Sophia 3 for TAS and I think he's going to get a pair of Alexa's potentially.  The Nyquist showed up today.  I ... 
Basis Turntables: Worth it or Ripoff?
I really miss AJ.  He was just fun to listen to.  He made GREAT TT's.  That Vector arm is just a sick piece of audio gear.  Best Buy for high end?  Quite possibly. I'd put it in that category.  Congrats and enjoy the heck out of it.  What a great ... 
How to get into high end digital? (Feeding a DAC)
I just set up my Brinkmann Nyquist mk 2.  I realize that I now need to get a preamp. I was under the impression I could use the internal volume control, but it guess that's not what it's designed for.  I'm waiting on a new one from a specific manu... 
How to get into high end digital? (Feeding a DAC)
I’m a tried a d true AQ guy. I do use two top end Wireworld for Ethernet though.  
How to get into high end digital? (Feeding a DAC)
your 2 channel will be fine.  Can it be better?  Of course it can.  It can always be better, but at what cost?  That's when you figure out what to do with 2 channel.  Try it the way you are doing and then we can talk, lol.  :).  
Thiel Owners
Guys, my observation from afar is that you guys are like we Vandersteen owners.  The major reason we are so drawn to these two designs are because they are time and phase correct.  It's the only reason I find other GREAT speakers not my favorite o... 
Thiel Owners
UPDATE:I order of the DAC's I probably want that are under 22k list (based on my own listening, hearing the lower end product and reading reviewers who have review both and I agree with the review of the lower price unit as well as my own ears)Pla...