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High Quality XLR IC's For My System
@teeshot ,If you are referring to me, then I would ask that you PM Ralph Karsten (Atmasphere). He can provide the details.In a nutshell, if equipment supports the balanced standard (AES47), then any cable should perform as good as any other. That ... 
Perfect speakers for audio Research Classic 30
@stereo5 ,No point in trying to convince people who drank the Kool-Aid that they made a poor choice.@OP,I would PM John Rutan (Audioconnection). He sells ProAc's and would have good information regarding what they require power wise.B 
High Quality XLR IC's For My System
@stringreen ,It seems we are preaching to the choir. Though I do believe cables do make a difference, XLR cables utilized in properly designed balanced equipment do not.Bob 
amp for vandersteens
I run my Treo's with Atma MA-1's, albeit with crossovers and Vandy subs.I bet a pair of M 60's would be capable of driving the Vandy 2's, even without the subs. Unless you want to reproduce a rock concert.Bob 
Audio Connection/Johnny Rutan
@bigkidz ,Tomic is on the other side of the country.@tomic601 .Glad to hear you got it done.Bob 
Audioquest Robin Hood Zero
Contact John Rutan (audioconnection).He has the best AQ informationThough, FWIW, each new series AQ introduces generally outperforms earlier ones.I heard the William Tell's and was blown away.Bob 
Audioquest Firebird Zero
@ctsooner ,When I ordered a set of William Tell's from Johnny, it seems they didn't come any shorter than 1 meter. My office system has my baby monoblocks right near the speakers and 1/2 meter would have been a lot neater (visually), and less expe... 
Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black
@spe .Great post.It just goes to show that when you 'do the right thing', the world is a better place.Bob 
Bi-amping Rules
@gibalok,I would contact Ayre directly. They answer the phone and would have the most accurate information.Bob 
Floor standing speaker recommendations new or used, $10,000 and under
Under $10K,Why not the new Vandy Kento's?Heck, used you can score a pair of Quatro CT's.Vandersteen- the best bang for the money-Actually, the best bang, period.😄Bob 
Audio Connection/Johnny Rutan
@tomic601 ,Unfortunately, this pizzeria is limited to water and sodas.B 
Audio Connection/Johnny Rutan
@tomic601 ,Actually, the pizzeria down the street is very good! 😋Bob 
Questions about using audiogon to sell 1st time
@snapsc,+1Tammy is the go-to person here on Audiogon.You can research prices on Hifi Shark (just apply the filters). So, you don't need the Bluebook.Bob 
Maybe being discerning isn't that good for us?
Now this is a great thread!Some say 'Ignorance is Bliss'.Some say 'Knowledge is Power'There are some people who have pitch perfect hearing. So, hearing a song can either be enjoyable or painful.-Something that the vast majority of humans would be ... 
Keep noise creators outside your clean power zone
@erik_squires ,+1B