gdnrbob
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| Margin on speaker sales by high end dealer @ebm ,Well put!As a gardener, I have to put up with this kind of 'logic'- I don't see the value in your service, so why should I pay for it?If you are so concerned about what a dealer is making, then just buy your equipment used.B | |
| 1000.00 speakers If you buy used, a pair of Vandersteen VLR's.Nuff said...B | |
| Floorstanding speakers - $2-3K @OP, I am an unabashed Vandersteen fan.If you buy used, you can get a better speaker for your money.So, if that is something you can do, I would say buy a pair of Vandy 2ce sigs or 3a sigs.If you live near a major city, I would try to demo them fi... | |
| Your thoughts about an upgrade @OP, Great move. Though I would consider moving to Audiquest cables.IMHO, they really compliment Vandy equipment.Bob | |
| A Surge Suppressor Story I would suggest anyone with electrical wiring issues to PM Audiogon member Jea48.He is the most knowledgeble member here on Audiogon with things related to electrical wiring. IMHO. And, he's a nice guy, too.B | |
| A Surge Suppressor Story If you own you own home, I suggest installing a whole house surge protector.Bob | |
| A case for Hi Rez Digital @tomic601 ,I for one, hope to take you up on you offer.Seattle and Carlsburg are two places I have never been to before.Bob | |
| Audioquest Firebird Zero @meuch,I would buy what you can comfortably afford.IMHO, AQ cables will not dissapoint.If you want a good person to discuss the differences, I suggest PM'ing Audioconnection, or call John Rutan at Audioconnection.Yes, he is a dealer, but he knows ... | |
| Upgrade Path Help @OP,I second jjss's opinion.A Bluesound Node would be a great streamer.I use mine with an Ayre Codex and I have no complaints.The Vandy 2wq sub should be a much better match with your speakers.I also own the 2wq's (hopefully upgrading to the Sub 3... | |
| My used Magnepan 1.6's are missing sparkly treble. Why? I think the previous owner did some unsanctioned surgery.When in doubt, call Magnepan or email.You could also call or PM Johnny Rutan (Audioconnection). He knows and sell Maggy's and might be able to give you some good (and free) advice.Though he ... | |
| A case for Hi Rez Digital @aberyclark ,I grew up with vinyl, and I do respect its' sound quality, I embrace digital for five reasons:One, never having to get up and cue a recordTwo, never having to turn over a recordThree, hearing Pops an Ticks, as well as distortion from ... | |
| A case for Hi Rez Digital @mahler, Great Post! And, I concur.B | |
| Ayre KX-5/20 & VX-5/20 v AX-5 Twenty I think you should keep your current equipment. There is nothing there that could be improved upon. In fact, I think you’d be doing yourself a disfavor by moving to integrated. The only upgrade would be moving to the M/KXR Twenty’s and the new QB ... | |
| Castle Rock Bi-Wire Configuration My double run only has one DBS per side, with only one connection at the amp.If you are curious, call AQ and see if they made the cables.Bob | |
| Bryston - Stereo or Monoblock The best part of monoblocks is that you run short speaker cables.If supported, use Balanced interconnects between pre and amp.Then use as short a speaker cable (under 6 feet) as possible.That way you minimize cable artifacts that affect sound repr... |