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| Etiquette for a listening session? I find it sad that people cannot remain quite for more than a few minutes.Even plays/concerts are interrupted by cell phones to the chagrin of the performers. Europeans tend to be more sympathetic- I remember, years ago, a live recording of the Ma... | |
| Feedback on Ayre and Aesthetix with Vandersteen 5As Sounds like a good plan. Agon member audioconnection (JohnnyR), recommended the AQ Rockets for my Vandy 3a sigs. I would imagine the Castle Rock's would do better. Actually, you should just contact him directly. He has the best info on Vandy's you... | |
| Another "Which DAC?" thread. I use the lower end model, Bifrost Multibit, and am very happy with the sound. I got it because my McCormack DAC doesn't support USB.I have to say I prefer the Schiit and will be sending in the McC for some updating soon. | |
| Speakers for Rock - up to 1kusd I agree bdp24. Gustavos, did you contact Zu directly? I am sure they must deal with international shipping on a regular basis. As far as an amp goes, much would be predacated on your choice of speaker. For example, the Zu's are highly efficient an... | |
| High End Audio Repair Why don't you just contact Pass directly? Mr. Jacoby gave them high marks for customer service. I can see how you would want to have it serviced in NY rather than CA, but having the manufacturer either do/ or coordinate the repair would seem to be... | |
| Buying Without Audition I haven't heard the PSB, so I can't comment on their sound.My listening area is similar to yours (minus the sloping ceiling), so you probably don't need tons of power-unless you like to listen super loud.(Also, you don't mention your other equipme... | |
| High End Audio Repair Okay, so I called them and spoke with Ben Jacoby. His first question was, 'why don't you call Pass directly'?He made a point that international repair was a PITA(duty and shipping complexities) and would rather not do it unless Pass asked him to.H... | |
| Wilson Sophia 1 vs vandersteen 2ce Thanks Samhar, for reviving the thread.I, too, would like to know how those Sophia's sound compared to the Vandersteen. | |
| The next step to a better system I would seriously consider the Schiit DAC's. I own a Bifrost Multibit, and I can say it is unbelievably good, especially considering the price. I believe they offer a 30 trial, too. | |
| High End Audio Repair Oh, that's good, nothing like an official repairer. A quick Google shows them to be fairly well rated.Isn't there a good high end repair shop in the UK or at least Western Europe?If you want, I could contact them for you. I am sure there must be ... | |
| Buying Without Audition You could try Zu speakers, if you buy new, they have a trial period. They are also relatively low cost and easily powered. Email them, they are very responsive.You haven't given us the dimensions/specifics of your room- which would help in giving ... | |
| Vandersteen 2xx - 100,000 units? The Vandy 2's came out in the early 80's, if I remember correctly. They were my Grail speaker for decades. So, yes, it is possible they made 100K units(which I think means each speaker, not pair) or 50K pairs.That they are still around after all t... | |
| High End Audio Repair What brand is your preamp? Can't you contact them?As far as High End Audio Repair, I haven't heard anything about them.There is a stereo repair center in lower Manhattan that is well respected, but the name eludes me... | |
| CD transports or players I bought a used Rega Apollo and a McCormack Transport, both perform well and are well under $1200 used.I use a Schiit Bifrost to play my streaming music, and I have to say that sometimes I prefer it to CD's. I love the ease and accessibility of st... | |
| Speakers for Rock - up to 1kusd The PMC look nice, but as you say, at a greater price.Did you ever contact Zu?The Sansui is a bit long in the tooth, unless there are good audio repair stores in Argentina, I would consider something a bit more recent.B&W make some really nice... |