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| Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black @mr_m Yes, I know, I was just being sarcastic.But, sometimes, I think we are chasing our tails looking for the 'ultimate' upgrade and forget that we are so far ahead sound-wise, and forget how fortunate we are.Bob | |
| thinking of switching from conrad johnson...... Steve McCormack is still upgrading the older McC's.He is basically creating a new amp. I am having a pair of DNA-1's converted to monoblocks as we speak.He is at SMcAudio.Bob | |
| Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black Can't you guys just enjoy what you have?;)B | |
| Sellers and "Ambiguity" or "Integrity" of "item as described" descriptions on eBay I am surprised, they give me concierge service.All my calls are here in the US, and they went out of their way to help with a difficult seller.Send me a PM, maybe I can get you the number.Bob | |
| Dog Proof Speaker Stands For Harbeth SHL5Plus Speakers @nycjlee,dogs like toiI'd be hesitant getting wooden stands. Dogs like to chew.At least Sound Anchors are metal (thick steel). If you fill them with lead shot, they'd be almost unmovable.Bob | |
| Speaker Cable Suggestions Why not contact Used Cable:http://www.usedcable.com//default.aspxThey even have a consultation service, as well as a 30 return policy.Bob | |
| Sellers and "Ambiguity" or "Integrity" of "item as described" descriptions on eBay Thanks for the reply. Yes, it should have been included, or at least mentioned it was absent.Some sellers are dishonest, and some don't know better. Give him the benefit of the doubt. Contact him and Ebay, I am sure you will get your money back-Eb... | |
| What order? Sound panels/acoustic treatment first. IMHO.B | |
| Dog Proof Speaker Stands For Harbeth SHL5Plus Speakers How about Sound Anchors. They have a number of different models and could probably make something that would work.Have you considered mounting them from the walls?B | |
| Sellers and "Ambiguity" or "Integrity" of "item as described" descriptions on eBay What kind of cable was it? It must be something that could be replicated.B | |
| Dac: Does anyhting beat the Schiit Gungnir Multibit (Gumby) in the same price range? @abramsmatch A very nice and thoughtful review. Thank You.Bob | |
| Ayre owners and preamp options: seeking advice I agree with Randy and Stringreen. Ayre will do it right, should you want to upgrade. Regarding upgrading your DAC, why not get a Codex? It must be the best buy of the decade.The only other comparably priced DAC is the Schiit Gungnir of Yggy, both... | |
| Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black I can attest to ctsooner's woodworking ability. He knows his stuff.@ctsooner I would definitely wait on cable upgrades and let you cables do their magic. As Tomic posted, sometimes you can get too much of a good thing.Bob | |
| What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ? Maggies are like Porsche 911s or Lotus Super 7sEnter your text ...i.e. toys for very limited usage on clear and flat roads. That's why I got an Audi. Quattro is a 'good thing'. | |
| What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ? @johnnyb53 I agree, you have a keeper (for a wife).Despite being a Vandersteen Fanboy, I also respect the Maggie's. If I had more room, I would get a pair, too. Bob |