fletch

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Best Used Tube Preamp (under $750)?
Cary SLP 50 and EAR 834 are 2 that should not be over looked 
Audio Research vs Sonic Frontiers
I have heard and owned pre-amps by both ARC and SF. I dont see how a definite recommendation can be made without knowing what the rest of your system entails, not to mention your listening environment. If what your asking is whether or not these p... 
Looking for some info on speakers
Consider Triangle and Meadowlark, relatively easy to drive and a good deal for the money. 
How do Def Tech BP-30'S sound?
I had a pair of BP-30's and found them to be a decent speaker for a stereo and H/T combination system. I would go else where if it were to fit in a 2 channel stereo only system. I had them up front for a while then used them as rear channel speake... 
good xlr cable
P.A.D. 
Are audiophiles pot heads???
Seems to me being an audiophile means you dont have any money to spare for gas, beer, or grass. Only time Listener gets a read is when I get off the bus at the stop in front of Barnes and Nobel after a 12 hour day. Not only free reads and usage of... 
Heard Vandersteen Model 5's?
Yes indeed. Excellent soundstaging the whole way around. The pair I heard was set up by Richard himself, who was on hand for question and discussion. They were powered by Rowland amps and pre with Straightwire cresendo and Essence cabling and cord... 
BEST USED SS AMP FOR 1.6QR
Plinius, electrocompient, mccormick, 
Power for Vienna A Mozarts
Hi, I have the Mozarts as well. The plinius is a great choice, though I would go the seperates route and get the SA100 and a tube pre-amp. I have the Electrocompient AW120 amp. This too is an excellent choice. Consider the tube pre option. It offe... 
Any UPS horror stories?
Are you kidding ? This company is a perfect case for a class action lawsuit if I ever saw one. I have shipped 11 different items via UPS and 8 of them have been damaged. Some worse then others. It shows the disrespect their serviceman have for oth... 
PURIST AUDIO DESIGN
I use the XLR balanced PAD's, so far its the best I have come across......... 
Mapleshade Recordings
Gtreat label, great recordings, here's another www.fimpression.com.......audiophile grade all the way 
Hi Sensitivity Speakers for SE Triodes
If you can give a listen to the Cabasse speakers from France. I dont want to do any hype because I currently have a pair for sale. If there is a dealer in your area, you wont be sorry. Highly recommended. 
Merlin in small room? (or what?!)
The above responses are all credible. There is one important factor left out of your inquiry, your associated electronics. It is at the least differcult, if not impossible to suggest or recommend speakers without knowing anything of the correspond... 
Help=Vienna Beethoven&Sonus Faber GP
Hi, I have the Vienna Acoustics Mozarts and am preparing to upgrade myself. My room is a too large for the Mozarts to produce enough authoritative bass response to fill it adequately. I have heard the V A line and am very impressed with Beethoven'...