geoffpatrick

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Isolation for Rega Apollo / Saturn?
I use inverted Vibrapod Cones (about $8 each) under the feet of my Rega Saturn as well as other Rega electronics. At the time I experimented with these a couple years ago I thought they added a touch of resolution, but I can't say I found it was t... 
Early Music-----Machaut "Le Remede de Fortune"
Check out this amazing recording by Stephen Stubbs on the ECM label:http://www.amazon.com/Teatro-Lirico-Arcangelo-Corelli/dp/B000E0LB9U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1274463662&sr=8-1 
Has anyone tried the Shunyata Diamondback PC?
I have not tried the Diamondbacks, but I have two old-model (lavender jacket from about nine years ago) Shunyata Sidewinder cables that can be had for around $125-$140 when they periodically crop up on Audiogon. I have used them with CD players, p... 
Rega Exons vs. Maia
Upgrading the Saturn/Cursa3/Maia3 system that I had running my Vandersteen 1Cs with a pair of Exon 2000s provided a noticeable improvement. More punch, separation and detail. If I were you, I'd experiment with bi-amping the R7s with Exons and your... 
Placement of Vandersteen 1B 's
Vandersteen has a very detailed placement guide for their 1C speakers that replaced the 1Bs. It is definitely worth your time. Check it out:www.vandersteen.com/pages/Pdffiles/Model%201C%20Manual.pdf 
Dali Helicon 300 vs Totem The One
I have a Rega Jupiter/Cursa/Exon setup that I'm running with Vandersteen 1C speakers, with a PS Audio power regenerator on the front end. My room is about 12 x 17, with the speakers 9 feet apart on the long wall. There are relatively large opening... 
Acoustic Zen Adagio with Rega Exons?
Thanks for the advice Fafafion and Digsmithd! 
speakers for 15' by 12' listening room?
I have Vandersteen 1C speakers that I use in a room that is about the size of yours with a Rega Jupiter/Cursa/Maia setup. I have them centered on the long wall about 7 feet apart (with a couch in the middle) and 18 inches out into the room (althou...