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Good speakers for Gaincard under $1500?
Viggen, and the top mounted tweeters were (let me guess:-) staring @ you? LOL!I do not care for top mounted tweeters due to our free range cats (such a design is an accident waiting to happen in our household).The drivers on the Gallo speakers (me... 
Tube myths
Herman:Yes, it would be nice if the "private" tube dealers would @ least register themselves as "industry" pro's.Another one that does not comply (in regard to this) is Fatbottle @ Audio Asylum. 
System for a teenager
Albert:Pick up the Magnum IA170 integrated (that has been listed here forever). It's $549 (used) and includes a MM phono stage, plus a mono switch.This model compared well with the Plinius 8150 when I auditioned both a bit more than two years ago.... 
Good speakers for Gaincard under $1500?
Hi Ed:Yes, that's it Konus. They treat the wood in some manner and most likely use different internal wiring, but the basic cabinet is a Jordan design, I think. The Jordan drivers themselves retail for approx. $250/pr.I was pretty close VMPS Vs VP... 
Good speakers for Gaincard under $1500?
Though they should be quite detailed within their range check out the single driver speakers @ (carolinaaudio.com).They use Jordan drivers and are similar in design the the Euro speakers which are popular with 47 Labs gear (forget their name).I ha... 
How did you hear about Audiogon?
Think that it was from a disbarred attourney with more coke up his nose than incoming air.Hey, it was just a brief mention of the site. 
Has anyone heard the 47 labs Shigaraki DAC?
Slawney:Use the type of strippers that have an adjustable set screw. I have a pair of Ripley/Miller that are set specifically for the OTA. They should run $8-$9. Never nicked the wire with them and have made dozens of cuts.If properly set you can ... 
Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit
Abex: A small area of contact has always sounded better to me (other OTA users have had the same results).Wrapping the wire around the post may make a stronger connection, but it does not sound as good (especially in the LF's).I place the bare wir... 
Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit
Abex:Check out carolinaaudio.com for similar speakers (same Jordan JX92s drivers, I think). 
Name three of yours the most favourite drummers
Zaik: Thanks, he looked like a Joe too (I'm bad with names). 
Name three of yours the most favourite drummers
Most musical players:Larry Morello (sp? - Brubeck's drummer).Ginger BakerTom Walsh who played percussive's with early "America" (for the money), but who is a monster R&B drummer.Larry and Ginger are melodic while Tom can sneak in fifths that w... 
High value floorstanders around $1k used
Andre:See if any of the local dealers carry Castle Acoustics (a UK manufacturer). Their Pembroke model (slim floor stander) would be worth an audition. The US distributor for the line is/was (not certain anymore) May Audio Marketing, which is base... 
What's the most important speaker attribute...and
What you said, plus higher efficiency/easy load, plus WAF.Higher efficiency for flea/fly watt SET/push-pull amps and the rest should be obvious. 
How much LF info on LPs?
Pbb:I do believe that 500 pound canaries hear down to 7hz, but as an offset they have to wash themselves with a rag on a stick.There are no free rides. 
I need some clarity
ZaiK:Looks like we agree more than disagree. What do you think of our future Lawman trying some DIY diffusion panels for the back wave (place them on the front wall behind the speakers)?There are some examples of these @ the Cain & Cain websit...