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| Magnepan LRS @OP, I would PM Audioconnection.John Rutan sells the Maggies, and would know if your dynaco is up to snuff.And, don't worry about contacting a dealer. Johnny is the real deal and won't try to sell you something. He gives great advice- for free.Jus... | |
| Can I use 24 gauge speaker cable? @OP,I can understand you point of view. In fact, I shared it, too, until recently.That is until I demoed some new AQ cables. The fact that they replaced some earlier AQ cables, yet still outperformed, speaks volumes to what a cable can do.-Though ... | |
| How To Stream Internet Radio Yup, a Bluesound Node is what fits the bill.Any iteration will work as good as the latest.B | |
| New Tinnitus study and possible treatment (via Science Daily) Funny, perhaps not, but I was just reading an article in the NYTimes regarding souped up/modded cars with loud exhaust that are rattling the nerves (and plates) of neighbors.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/16/nyregion/loud-cars-noise-complaints-ny... | |
| Anybody have both Herbie's Cone/Spike Pucks and isoacoustics gaia's @nyaudio98 ,Thanks for posting that. I hate being the heavy, but do so only when I think a poster will be put off or reluctant to post if they feel they're question isn't 'valid enough'.I think we are all here to help others and have fun sharing o... | |
| Best 40 to 50k used speakers Anything from Vandersteen, and definitely under you budget.And, if you like Thiel, you're probably going to like Vandy's.You can use the money you haven't spent on great cables, like the new AQ William Tell and Hurricane.Of course, you need suitab... | |
| Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed! Vandersteen VLR's would be my rec.-Especially if you can put them near the corners of the room.Don't let the size and simple design fool you, these speakers can rock with the right equipment, like a Belles Aria integrated. Add a Sub 3, and AQ cabl... | |
| How to physically move large heavy 100lb amplifiers easily (up and downstairs) @auxininput,Great Post!It looks like those 6 wheel carts aren't up to the job.I'll look for one with the skids.Bob | |
| How to physically move large heavy 100lb amplifiers easily (up and downstairs) I like that hand cart on Northern Tool, but the video shows it going up the stairs without a load. Why wouldn't they show the guy with the boxes try to use it going up the stairs with the boxes? (even if the boxes are empty).Hmmm...B | |
| Earl Wild Chopin Etudes Earl Wild was a very accomplished pianist.I think he did some Gershwin adaptations that I thought extremely inventive.B | |
| Anybody have both Herbie's Cone/Spike Pucks and isoacoustics gaia's @bdp24 ,Thanks, that was the seller I bought my stuff from, too.@OP, I would check out the Townshend website to see all their products, then contact Select Hifi.I am using some platforms that I bought for my speakers, but the outrigger feet made t... | |
| Help me understand "the swarm" in the broader audiophile world @stringreen ,Yes, Vandy subs are expensive, but how many subs can last 30 years or more?My pair of 2w's worked as they should and were over 30 years old.My pair of 2wq's are over 10 years old and work as they should, as well.I'll be buying a pair ... | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @tomic601 ,I use the KX-R (non Twenty), and find it to be a fine preamp. It even bests my Atma MP-1, which is no slouch either, though if I played around with tubes and made some additional upgrades, I bet it would get even closer to the Ayre.Funn... | |
| Audioquest Firebird Zero @ctsooner ,Any way to incorporate an Ayre volume control? Now that would be a sweet combo.😋@earthones,Great post! And, spot on.Bob | |
| Anybody have both Herbie's Cone/Spike Pucks and isoacoustics gaia's @mitch2 .+1I own Townshend products, too.I would have mentioned it, but they are considerably more expensive than Herbies and Isoacoustics, so I didn't think they would be something the OP would consider as the two aforementioned companies are gea... |