gdnrbob
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| What do/did you do for a living? Hey, I am a professional Gardener. (Albeit, a very good one cursed with expensive tastes).😆Bob | |
| ... abit confused: how does a power cord affect the presentation of sound... @nicotico , +1.So much of this is system dependent, but so much is dependent upon the power cord's design.I, in all honesty, never thought power cords would affect the sound of a system until I auditioned some AQ power cords. Bob | |
| My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions. @drama, Cat pp is pretty distinctive odor-wise.B | |
| Shipping question @riley804 ,Thanks, but it is weird that the company doesn't provide an address on their website. And, funny, they aren't very far from me.@OP, If you can double box the speakers, I think you will be fine.As for shipping, I have used UShip. But, th... | |
| My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions. Looks like there is no kitty love here on Audiogon.B | |
| Shipping question I just looked at the website, and see no address.For a company to not provide their location is pretty stupid.And, all wanted to find out is where they are located...B | |
| Speaker upgrade around 100k retail If not Vandersteen, then MBL.Bob | |
| My #@%$ Cat Destroyed My ARC REF 5SE. Soliciting Suggestions. Tell the insurance company, your neighbor's cat did it.B | |
| Companies that repair/refinish speaker cabinets? @OP,I have shipped and bought many speakers shipped from around the country, and, I have never had an issue with damage (thankfully).Though all the speakers were shipped in their original boxes.Sorry to hear of your situation, but, in my opinion, ... | |
| Companies that repair/refinish speaker cabinets? Why not call Acoustic Zen and get their recommendation?I'm sure they can assist in some fashion. They might know of a refinisher nearby.B | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @karl,Yes, feedback seems to affect the performance of Vandy speakers.It seems all the companies that use zero feedback seem to work with Vandersteen- Ayre, Atmasphere, Aesthetix.And, Vandersteen.Belles is also a good fit, but I don't know if it h... | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @karl_desch , I hear you, and, no, I don’t want to scramble your brainBut, preamps can make a huge difference in what you hear.Cables, too.For me, I just trust the great information John Rutan gives me.So, for the present, I will use my Atma’s and... | |
| Vandersteen updates and amplifiers @karl_desch ,Great post.The Vandy amps are on my dream list, but owning not only the Atma MA-1's, but the Ayre MX-R's, I feel truly blessed.If at all possible, I would try to audition the Ayre KX-R preamp.I have no experience with the ARC preamp y... | |
| Vandersteen 3a vs Magnepan 3.7i @johnto ,Funny you should mention this.I, too, never though break in to be so significant, but had to admit to myself that it does, indeed, exist when I tried a pair of Zu Omen Bookshelves.They sounded okay initially, but after a month, they unexp... | |
| Vandersteen 2W Sub Repurpose? See?I wouldn't steer you wrong!Johnny is one of the best, (and, I have been at this since the 80's), I know you are in good hands.And, Jim (Tomic601) is right up there with him.😁Bob |