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JM Reynaud Twin Signatures vs. Bliss/Silver
Are you using the special Reynaud wood stands? They could make a difference. Alos, if you haven't done so, I suggest you chat with Bob Neill at Amherst Audio. He's an expert with this speaker line. 
Did anyone hear the Zu room at CES/THE 2011?
Not sure I recall ever hearing anyone describe DeVore as bland and boring, or even dis them at all. But that's been my impression the few times I've heard them. 
AXPONA 2011 Atlanta reports/thoughts?
Was this a consumer show or targeted at the trade? I think that makes a difference in terms of how accommodating the exhibitors need to be to our requests. 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Excellent post by Lrsky. There are so many elements to music reproduction and each of us will choose to combine them and prioritize them differently. Which is why asking which anything is BEST is mostly pointless. 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
I had a pair of those once. (I'm the OP.) :-) 
Best CD I've heard so far 2011.........
> Totally blew me offThat's funny and cute, Marakanetz.Another vote for the Wailin' Jennys. 
dynuaudio c-1s in a small 10x12 room?/amppower?
You should talk to member Pwfletcher. He has his C1s in a closet -- literally. 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
I've always wanted to try a Renaissance 30/30 amp. Someday... 
Has anybody heard the new Audio Research LS 27?
What's glaringly missing from that review is a comparison with the Ref 5, which the reviewer owns. Granted the two products are not meant to compete, but I think it's a comparison most readers would want to know about. 
VPI Classic vs. Well Tempered Amadeus
Sure thing, I'll have the dealer PayPal 10% to...who?Do any dealers discount these tables? 
VPI Classic vs. Well Tempered Amadeus
I think I'm sold. Going to wait until the new Simplex model hits the US as it's possible it's as good as the Amadeus, or nearly so, for quite a bit less money. Though, really, the Amadeus is quite a good value as it is. 
VPI Classic vs. Well Tempered Amadeus
I'm also interested in this comparison. Joc3021, one thing about the WTA that worries me is the fixed headshell geometry. Surely there are a number of good cartridges whose overhang must be way off if mounted on the WTA. What has your experience b... 
My last pre-amp, Rowland Capri or Ayre K5xe ?
I have a Pass X2.5 and what I don't like is the silly hierarchical menu structure, which shows no evidence of the designer having even a rudimentary understanding of how people use preamps. Also, the display is too small. I also have the Ayre and ... 
Looking for a Preamp up to $3K
Allchemie, the Doge 8 has a set of balanced outputs, which are probably there just as a convenience, that is, it's not truly a balanced design. And no balanced inputs. Not saying it wouldn't be a good choice for Desalvo55's system, just that it pr... 
Looking for a Preamp up to $3K
Are you happy with the sound of the direct connections? If so, you might want to try passive with something like a Bent TAP or a Placette.