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New $24,000 inter-connect
Don't forget that company that made a $22K CD player and all it had was a basic Marantz drive and innards, with nothing proprietary added. They didn't last long, thankfully.B 
No right channel in new cartridge
Well, now that you know it is defective, why not send it back and get either a refund or purchase something comparable?B 
Too much of a good thing...
I would look at Audioquest, too.All of their cables perform above their price range compared to other company's offerings. Sound-wise, I won't say they are neutral, but definitely not colored.B  
$30K for 3 meters speaker!
@jperry ,I wouldn't even consider them😈Bob 
Vandersteen M5-HP Crossover Filter
I have mine on Atma monoblocks. The pigtails keep the well awayfrom the heat-Unless you want to put them on top of the amps, which wouldn't be a good idea.Bob 
Ayre MX-R upgrade costs?
Actually, looking at the website, I recall seeing that they replace everything except the connectors and something else- Which seems odd as it wouldn't significantly add to the upgrade cost. Perhaps they still use the same parts in the Twenty vers... 
Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these?
I asked Johnny and he said since they weren't for critical listening, it wouldn't be worth the expense.-Especially as they are mounted near the ceiling, and I am listening almost underneath them.I have to say they are very listenable, and still pr... 
$30K for 3 meters speaker!
@jperry .There comes a time to expose the Emperor's New Clothes.B 
What is the best 5k-plus Preamp with balanced outs and Phono stage?
I use an Atmasphere MP-3 with my Ayre MX-R (non twenty) with excellent results.I'm still waiting for a non twenty KX-R to come on the market.Bob 
Audiogon member suggestions for a speaker that sounds good at low volume!!!
I would consider adding something like a Schiit Loki, so I can adjust the amount of bass/treble.Listening a very low levels will impact the lower frequencies most as the woofers aren't being pushed to the same degree as when listening at normal le... 
Thiel Owners
I am late to this thread, but the last few posts got my interest as I am a Vandy owner.I have no experience with Thiel, but would using Vandersteen subs be a way to get a more 'seamless' integration?By handing off the low frequencies to the subs v... 
What can I do with an old Harbeth M30 midrange driver
+1 ebm.Give it to someone needing a driver and get a boost in Karma.B 
Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these?
I ended up with the non CT VLR's and am extremely happy with my choice.I was using a pair of Zu Omen Bookshelf before. The difference is amazing. The VLR's are paired with a pair of HSU subs (I forget the model).I was going to use my old 2w subs, ... 
Nature of the current used speaker market
Your post reminded me of the Vandersteens next to a 'Vintage Porche'.I wonder what happened to them? After a year or two, I stopped following.B 
Speakers near fireplace
I just saw that it is metal. The ones I recall were made of hard plastic or vinyl.B