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Thoughts on extending speaker life.
You should be more concerned about components, as the odds are that at least one of them will go first. Silver lining in that is sound quality in general for the dollar has gotten way better in past 5 years imo across the range of gear. Spend your... 
VanL Speakerworks still in business?
My patience with Vapor Audio was well rewarded. Perhaps in this instance, too, things will turn out very nicely.  :)Does anyone have particular assistance in regard to my inquiry? 
Best sounding CD (or hi=rez). jazz releases?
Al Jarreau    TendernessIt's one of my favorites and beautiful reference disc. 
What is the name of your system?
The Best.I regularly tell my wife, "This is The Best audio system I have built."She usually approves of the name. When she listens, rarely, she says, "Yes, this is The Best system." Self-evident, I guess. ;) 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
As they say YMMV. Just heard from a guy with Chord gear who tried Schroeder Method and is VERY happy. 
Any Magnepan Mini Maggies fans here
Fun idea, enjoy!I would do different subs,  i.e. HSU  
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
Occasionally I am contacted via the message system regarding someone wishing to try Schroeder Method, and they ask about a particular assemblage of gear, whether it will be safe to try. My answer continues to be review the original article (Audio ... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
budburma, that is a most lovely description of the benefits of Schroeder Method; thank you!  :)  I am elated that people are benefitting from the Method. You are testimony to the fact that it does not require an outlandish system, nor expensive ca... 
Tone, Tone, Tone !
I am willing to sacrifice nothing in terms of excellence. If the system doesn't have enough of what I want, I make it happen. :)  
Pass Labs AMP’s- What is the best Pass Amp Sound for You from past 10 years
jahatl513, in an exchange with Nelson he suggested that I would get an even better result by tuning the J2s into Monos. Split the input to each amp, obviously using only L input split for one amp and R input split for the other, and then sum the o... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
Flat4,  I enjoy tuning rigs with power cords. I can do so precisely by selecting particular ones.I haven't tried the Double Double yet. I plan on it.  :) A lot happening.  
Caster Wheels vs. Spikes
bryhifi, glad you enjoyed the humor.  :)   
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
flat4, it's a lot of fun, isn't it?  :)  Not quite as heart pounding as free solo of El Cap, but getting there.   
What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
One of the best I have ever used in 13 years of reviewing: EXOGAL Ion PowerDAC with HyperDrive (must be paired with EXOGAL Comet DAC). EXOGAL has made the PowerDAC a triumph. I think we're looking at the next generation of amplification here.  
I've never believed much in cables, that said... (USB)
Congratulations on discovering (Frustrating, isn't it, to learn that the supposed authorities are wrong, and you believed them!) how important cables are in a rig. You've only begun to find out HOW important.  :)BTW, aftermarket fuses are also eff...