gdnrbob
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| DIY IKEA Lack Rack - Preparing the legs? Funny you put up that link.That is exactly what I would do. B | |
| DIY IKEA Lack Rack - Preparing the legs? Are the legs hollow? I thought they had fibreboard inside.B | |
| Getting into tubes I will give a +2 for Ralph's (atmasphere) amps and preamps.Great sound and very reliable performance.B | |
| Owners Manual Yes. And, why is it sad and unexpected?B | |
| Ayre MX-R upgrade costs? I recall hearing that Ayre increased upgrade prices last December. Oh well, I’m not in a rush.Good to know about Michael, he was always my go to guy.B | |
| Best Music Streaming Hardware Options +2 for Bluesound.I use a Node (1) and an Ayre Codex as the DAC. The node provides wireless connectivity through out the house and the Ayre provides upgraded sound quality at a great price point.B | |
| Ayre MX-R upgrade costs? If I recall correctly, it it about $11K. From what I have heard the '20' upgrade is a significant improvement.BTW, I own the MXR's, too, and I have a hard time believing that they can be made any better.I would contact Ayre's Michael Wiedmair and ... | |
| Speaker facade For me, having the drivers hidden makes the speaker look more like furniture.B | |
| Comparing Bel Canto and Schiit DACs @ghosthouse ,Thanks for posting your review on the updated Gungnir. I have a non multibit one that I was debating having upgraded. Now I know I will do it.B | |
| Hearing loss , speakers or headphones ? Headphones were the cause of my hearing loss, so I would not recommend them.B | |
| Where do I start-amp or speakers ? +1 Soix, and atmasphereThiel and Vandersteen were/are proponents of time and phase correctness. I think they would be worth a look should you wish to look for a substitute-especially now that Thiel is no more.After years of hearing the 'tube vs SS... | |
| Owners Manual You can download it from the Vandersteen website:http://vandersteen.com//media/files/Manuals/2ce_signature_ii_manual.pdfB | |
| "Original" equipment vs. upgraded equipment For me, I would not discount an upgraded unit from the manufacturer.Sure, it may have some older parts, but I trust the manufacturer to know what needs replacing and what doesn't. If some people are so anal, then let them pay the premium price.Thi... | |
| Waiting on 802D3 to arrive -- Will I need a sub? @bluesy41, What does price have to do with it? B | |
| What would you choose for about $1k, ZU DW, SVS Ultra bookshelf or Tekton Lore? The Zu speakers offer a trial, though it is only for a few weeks, I think.It took my Omen Bookshelves a month before they opened up.I would call/email Gerrit and explain you situation. I bet he can offer you some good information.B |