dcevans
Responses from dcevans
| Porsche Thanks MC. My father in law’s cousin (whom we affectionately call Uncle Ron) and his wife Nina recently sold their truly stunning home on the Quail golf course in Carmel. My wife and I were invited as their guests on several occasions to attend t... | |
| Porsche I don’t begrudge Kevin Deal or the many Agon members capable of investing serious money into fine cars and audio equipment. You earned it. If I had the means, I would do the same. David Berning monoblocks and Stenheim full range speakers are a dr... | |
| Porsche I appreciate the input above about foregoing the Burmeister | |
| Porsche +1 papafrogAbout 9 years ago I made the big mistake of buying a 2002 911 with an aftermarket supercharger. Intent was to buy an 85-99 air cooled 911, but didn’t feel comfortable in an 86 Targa as I’m a bigger guy. It was so fun to drive, but there... | |
| Helping a friend build a new system Thank you for your kind words. Sent you a PM | |
| Helping a friend build a new system The suggestion above to visit with John Rutan at Audio Connection in Verona NJ is a great one. I think he might steer you towards ProAc with the tube integrated, as he seems to favor solid state with Vandys unless you feed them much higher tube wa... | |
| Helping a friend build a new system I’m a Vandersteen fan, and think the VLR would be a better choice room-wise. The 1Ci should be pulled out at least 3 feet into the room to sound great. The VLR or used Treos could be placed 1 foot from the front wall (your friend’s requirement) wi... | |
| Helping a friend build a new system Since Fritz has weighed in, perhaps he could comment on the ideal positioning of his speakers? | |
| Helping a friend build a new system Thank you tomic601. I know we have a mutual appreciation of Vandersteen. | |
| Helping a friend build a new system I love 2 way speakers. They disappear and image like no other. They are the biggest bang for the buck in my opinion. I have my sights on a Stenheim Alumine 2 SE as my end game speaker. The Fritz Carrera Be punches way above its weight class. Proba... | |
| Helping a friend build a new system I mean, who wants to move their speakers every time they enter the room and want to listen? | |
| Helping a friend build a new system I still would be tempted to go with Fritz | |
| Helping a friend build a new system Folks—he has already bought the VTL integrated. Let us help him from here !!!!! The Harbeth P3-ESR is the classic small room speaker. So called pipe and slippers. I will be honest and say I have never heard them, but pair them with a REL T7i su... | |
| Helping a friend build a new system While it doesn’t have brand name recognition, the Watkins Generation IV recommended earlier is a helluva speaker per Dick Olsher (a tube equipment reviewer) for 2K new, and is sensitive enough to be easily driven by the VTL IT-85. Would leave mone... | |
| Helping a friend build a new system I would caution against the Klipsch Heresy in that room. Before going with Vandersteen VRL CT, I purchased the sealed Heresy III. It seemed like it should be a good match for the room with the ability to place near the wall, and controlled directi... |