dodgealum
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| Stillpoints - snake oil? Thanks, @dgarretson. My Apollo's will be fitted with 1/4-20 threaded inserts. My plan is to remove the cap on the Ultra SS and thread the body into the Ultra Bases, which will rest on the floor. The body of the Ultra SS will thread directly into t... | |
| Road trip to demo $10,000 speakers A good suggestion to check out CAF in November. I would also recommend calling Mark at Linear Tube Audio in Takoma Park (MD) just outside DC. LTA is producing some of the best value for money tube electronics based on David Berning designs. He has... | |
| Stillpoints - snake oil? Interesting thread--I am considering using Ultra SS with the Ultra Bases as footers for my new speakers (which are now being built). I have not had the opportunity to try any Stillpoints till now so would be interested in feedback when used in thi... | |
| Harbeth 40.2 OR Spendor Classic 100 OR ?? Lou and Daedalus will be at CAF in November. I believe he is bringing the smallest of the Apollo series (called the "Apollo"). He is building a pair for me as I write. The Apollo would be the closest to the large Spendor/Harbeth's you are looking ... | |
| Harbeth 40.2 OR Spendor Classic 100 OR ?? If you like the Harbeth/Spendor sound but want something with greater dynamic agility and higher sensitivity you may want to take a look at Daedalus Audio. I had the Spendor S-100's for many years as well as a pair of Compact 7s. I've also heard t... | |
| Modwright or Wells Jimbones--sent you a PM. | |
| The Absolute Sound vs Stereophile They both completely suck. Go back and take a look at these publications when they were thoughtful, informative, and nuanced. There were in depth articles about music and high fidelity using sophisticated language that seldom hyped. They were far ... | |
| Harbeth 30.1 ? The Ultimate Speaker under $5K ? @prof and @biscorbit: The Compact 7's ARE great--I owned a pair for many years. The question is whether they are the right speaker given the OPs room and listening preferences. To this I say probably not. | |
| Harbeth 30.1 ? The Ultimate Speaker under $5K ? Agree with concerns about room size and distance from speakers to listening position. Your room dimensions, construction etc. suggest that a home audition is mandatory. Your room will likely present significant challenges in putting together a sat... | |
| Wilson Audio Sabrina . . . I'm smitten. Should I consider others? @kcpellethead Your approach is solid--finding the right speakers is the most important part of putting together a system that you will enjoy over the long term. Working backwards from the speakers, making selections that compliment the transducers... | |
| First impression: Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp Prof--glad you like! One of those rare products in high end that exceeds the hype and yet somehow flies below most people's radar. What you get: SQ approaching the limits of what is possible yet a relative bargain compared with most ultra-high-end... | |
| Help me pick a phono, pre and cart Some strong recommendations made here--I like the setup @bpoletti has recommended, having run it myself with good results. The Prime/OC9MLII/Herron is a great combination. I would agree also with upgrading the VPI feet--I'm using HRX Mini Feet wit... | |
| Stillpoints Under Speakers Very helpful--thanks everyone who has posted so far. @acresverde am I understanding correctly that you only used the Stillpoint Ultra/Base with your subs? Just trying to see whether your results are transferable to my situation since I'll be using... | |
| VTI BL Series Rack Owners--Need More Height? OK, I found what I was looking for so now have the following available for sale--all with black poles and silver caps:One 9" section One 7" sectionOne Amp Stand (Bottom Section)Let me know if you are interested. | |
| Melody Gardot - Which albums to buy? @hifiman5 Yes, both are great. My wife has the self-titled album on constant rotation in the car so she and my six year old son are now singing them all day long. I think John McVie is an underrated bass player--he is excellent on both these LPs. ... |