elliottbnewcombjr

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Looking for a great front ported bookshelp speaker recommendation
Real Bookshelf Speakers, I encourage you to get a pair of Acoustic Research AR-2ax’s. 3 way: tweeter, mid, 10" woofer 11.5" deep x 13-3/4" x 24", no ports, level controls for tweeter and mid. I got a pair for my garage/shop system, restored them... 
DIY Nordost banana speaker cable replacement?
parts express, two set screws, easily reuse for life! wbt tightening type  
Tone arm length
Wanting; Knowing; Hearing: ’different’, ’better’, ’preferred’. Long Arm was why I joined Audiogon in 2019. I found the longest that I could fit under the dust cover when on. TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm? Asked abou... 
Heavy difficult to move speakers- how do you deal?
use 3 of these   2" casters, need 3" height for dual layers of ball bearings surface mounted top plate, use screws or two 1" x 2" ez pass strips 1" wide ezypass strips   2" x 4" clear, cut to fit  
Heavy difficult to move speakers- how do you deal?
I am an advocate of alternate positions, alternate toe-ins, especially related to Imaging for one or two listeners. I move mine frequently Furniture Type Dual Wheel Caster's Axels are firm, single wheel axels, even high quality, wobble.  3 (not... 
Need Advice Asap - Terrible experience with a seller on Reverb (Iso Acoustics Gaia ii)
Reverb solidly protected me, the buyer, without hesitation both times I needed it. Talk to reverb, take the photos as described above.  
Enjoying "Affordable" Equipment
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Grounded Speaker Cable
"likelihood of this ground wire improving sound in a residential setting appears to be minimal" not minimal, NONE, no need, NADA, in fact it ADDs potential for problem. You cannot solve a non-existent problem.  
Keep McIntosh C2500 pre-amp or upgrade to C12000?
You gotta get rid of the  ... but ..... I suspect you need nothing except time to enjoy what you have.  
Keep McIntosh C2500 pre-amp or upgrade to C12000?
  I just remembered your turntable discussion, what did you end up doing? Are you still using the Sonus Faber Sonetto III speakers? They (and their ported design in your space) are making the most significant contribution to your system's sound ... 
Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric
good point about repairs, I bought a belt kit and this being available helped me decide Complete xa5400es Laser Assembly Knowing you could buy another used one if it breaks, still hard to beat it's sound, and a few around $1k each add up to far... 
SUT for Ortofon SPU Mono CGDI MKII
My gathered SUT Info here, with some Ortofon Specifics  
Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric
Sony XA5400ES Discussion Here bought lightly used one 2-1/2 years ago I have re-discovered my too-many cd/sacds, I try not to, but actually buying used CD/SACDs they sound that good. Before hearing this unit, buying only LPs. confirm remote inc... 
SOS! Suddenly have a high-end turntable, need to upgrade Amp + Speakers
Handy? Near Rhode Island? 3 Way, Horns, 12" Woofer, extremely efficient These would be a great sounding pair in the right space  Electrovoice Aristocrat III Speakers, asking $499. Rhode Island With beloved level controls for the mid and twee... 
SOS! Suddenly have a high-end turntable, need to upgrade Amp + Speakers
your budget, something enjoyable until you save more money and get lucky with a great speaker find. IOW, you will upgrade, so get listening pronto, the speakers the most important, let features help you choose electronics. USED yes, and LOCAL. yo...