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tube amp suggestions
~~~~My Sonic Frontiers Power 2SE and 3's always please me. Non tiring, delicate, refined, and big slam when you want it. Those big 88's just keep giving. Some real bargains going here lately.Just The FactsBy 
Large Can Power Caps Compatibility Question
~~~~I do appreciate you taking the time to answer Jeff, Thanks! Hey Sean, good to hear from you again! Glad those pooh-poohers didn't run you off. I enjoy reading your posts. It's like I tell my kids, "We are all different and everybody fits in so... 
Best excuse for playing loud music?
~~~~I agree with Tim. When you hear a good system the music isn't loud, it's lifelike and accurate. You become aware of the spl's when you leave the room and come back in.Just The FactsBy 
Can you name this speaker? Thoughts?
~~~~Yes, Energy Veritas v2.8. The description has an airy nuance to it with subtle harmonics that give it a blacker background and a wider soundstage of rich overtones that blend well with the fast attack of an airy nuance with subtle harmonics th... 
What am I hearing???
~~~~Stehno, I appreciate you taking time to reply! To eliminate speakers/cabling issues, I'll give it a whirl from direct cd through headphone output. Could I be subconsciously trying to find an excuse to upgrade cd? Is the laser able to accurate... 
Sonic Frontiers Power 2&3
~~~~Update. Have been using 6900's now for 3 mos. Must keep checking bias on output tubes as 6900's warm up and burn in. They take 5 minutes or so to fully warm up. Took few hours to burn in and stabilize. Nice improvement in sound.Just The Facts!By 
Sonic Frontiers Power 2&3
~~~~I have been wondering the same thing. Anybody know about the 5687 to 6900 compatibility, did anything need to be upgraded?Just The FactsBy 
Too many tubed components in the system?
~~~~Too Tubey or Not Too Tubey, Is That The Question?Jest The FactsBy 
Good uses for a sound pressure meter?
~~~~Standing waves will measure different than sitting wavesJest the facts!By 
Probem with BAT preamp & Joule amp component mix
~~~~Quick Band-aid.. set your remote control's #1 preset to 01 on the volume control and use for mute. Just The FactsBy 
The best speaker you ever heard?
~~~~Has to be Infinity Reference Standard Beta and 1a/b. A moving experience with each encounter!Just The FactsBy 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
~~~~Had folded horns, jbl's, Infinity RS2, RS1, and RS1b. It's a tie between the RS1 and the RS1b. They will do what you ask as they disappear from the room. Detailed, authoritive bottom end, and the highs always show you a new part of the music y... 
Why do people selling on E Bay "USE" Audiogon?
~~~~What kind of power cord?Jest The FactsBy 
Can speakers be both "big" and "accurate" ?
~~~~If you get a chance to hear a set of Infinity RS1, your search may be over. A second amp will be needed. Huge sound, scary accurate, cabinets disappear as the sound engulfs the listener. Rarely come up for sale, guess why? Just The FactsBy 
What determines speaker distance?
~~~~Clamps, got me laughing on that one!Jest The FactsBy