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Open baffle speakers
Just came back from s concert last nite ,jazz played in a small room , 2 horns ,piano ,bass ,and guitar, no box on stage . I have gradient 1.3 speakers   
Need a sut for Hana ml
I purchased a SUT  from nclayton on eBay it’s a cinamag  3440 ah ,it wired   for 4 positions  1/9 600 ohms 1/12 337 ohm 1/18 150 ohms witch I use ,and a 1/36 with 370 ohms he builds them very nice, priced right. Three is one on eBay right now.  
How long does it take a decent quality speaker to "wear out"?
Gradient 1.3 speakers still playing them after 27 years. I been thinking about buying a new pair of speakers,  like the Raven celesti speaker ,any opinions , I know they have 45 day trial, Like do they sound very clear on top,  like horns .I have ... 
VTL information
David has passed Luke is the son that runs VTL , I have 250 mono blocks had them serviced  many times with and without manual  thru the years, roxy54 is correct. Find a tech that good ,no fly by nite , I have mine over 20 years ,enjoy them.  
The past meets the future
😎Make sure you sit down before the cartridge hits the groove.  
Can a Amp be "timeless" and compete with todays amps?
VTL  250 mono blocks ,  I own for 20years , heavy yes , upkeep can be a pain , but can always be fixed , by a descent tech. I purchased them used for 3000  Used ,New today out of reach , I guess when I bias them , I appreciate them even more.  
Review: CM Labs 914 Amplifier
Drandell-9ce4 is there a chance you can send me a copy cm911 schematics  
Audio valve preamp
Thank you for your response , we tried everything swap cables , even set it up with other speakers and amp, same problem ,even changed the tubes.. I was told there are many relays in unit .  hard to fix.    
Is your now then?
I remember a baby grand piano ,behind it was a jades amplifier, and two speakers on stands , the setup was simple, no rack , Many people  in the building were talking about Victor , with a new invention that would make cd, sound better .   Many ye... 
Is your now then?
I worked for Federal Express ,I delivered to a apartment in Manhattan,  standing outside the door I heard music , the maid open the door , and  the sound just beautiful ,like I never experience before. One day a gentleman answered the door ,And in... 
VTL MB 185 SERIES II
I own vtl  250 mono blocks for over 15 years , sound wise very good. Biasing them not that hard .  8 ,6550 tubes in each amp enough power for most speakers ,  rated at 230 watts each. 
LYRA DELOS CARTRIDGE TOO BRIGHT, THIN AND SHRILL SOUNDING
Jeff Vegas  Can you tell me ,what gain and load you use with that cartridge the Hana ml, thanks I also own one ,  
Need a sut for Hana ml
Hi, it has about  50 hours on it , it’s the best cart I have , it’s great on vocals, and jazz ,which I mostly listen to ,all the bass lines , rhythm ,  and top end , are all there, and easy to follow, this cart has stand up bass and acoustic guita... 
Audio envy - dang!
I just received their phono cable , I have to say I was impressed with its top end ,clarity , and definition. to detail , easy to hear., piano had more shading of tones . Bass was more together , It worked well with my system.  Voice was very clea... 
Problem with one of my Gershman Avant Garde RX-20s... HELP!
I should of said He builds speakers and repairs electronics.