goatwuss

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Love my ipod, Hate my ear buds....
Shure SE530, trust me they are worth it 
best speakers on AGON for about $500
Try and find an Active pair of Quad L2. Then you can sell your amp. 
is my room small for a pair of B&W 802's
You might need some EQ to flatton out the bass response with that size room. 
Wilson MAXX 2 vs Watt Puppy 8
The WP sounds like a fast, detailed speaker. The Maxx sounds like music. You've got to hear it to believe it (make sure the room is big enough) 
AV123 LS6 Line Source up and running
Hi Tweak,Thanks for the reply.You are right about the LS6 - they can reveal weaknesses upstream. Same with the Merlins.As I said, right now there are no systematic weaknesses that I hear... But I am able to hear a different speaker's signature.Whi... 
Your vinyl guilty pleasure???
Culture Club 
Review: REL Acoustics Britannia B-1 Subwoofer
"If the newer range is better, why ain't folk out there queing up?"Could be a lot of reasons. Better marketing from Velodyne and JL and others?I have heard the B1 more than once, and it is completely awesome. The reviewer is right, they are simila... 
300b amps bettering the midrange of the Cary 300b
Have any of the posters who are recommending a 300b amp heard the Cary CAD? 
Opinions of the EMM DCC2 SE
HiWhat problems with the sound are you experiencing with your Hovland? 
Subwoofer set up
Before messing with a sub, I would suggest taking some rta measurements of the room, to see exactly where your speakers roll off in your room. Then, you can decide how to best go about integrating a sub, and objectively what you want to accomplish... 
Avalon Eidolon and Krell, good match or not?
What are the current problems and deficiencies with your existing system? 
In room response
Hi Bob,Thanks for your reply. I was using the Hifi news test LP.Can you explain how exactly REW is a more accurate analyzer? I'm not challenging your assertion in the least, I just don't know.I have used REW before, and I'm familiar with it. When ... 
In room response
Hi Bob and others,To see my room response, click the following link:http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/i/f/1209579742.jpgThat was measured with JDFT which is free RTA software. That was actually measured from my turntable(Vpi scoutmaster, jmw9sig, shel... 
Harmony Remote Control
I use the Universal Remote - the previous version of the RF20$100 at target, probably could be found for cheaper: http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html?asin=B000FL9E6KIt has a very solid feel and build, firm and easy to find/use buttons in dark, co... 
Replacing SimAudio W-3 with Ayre V-3
Your problem's aren't the sim's fault.What are your speakers, preamp, and sources? More importantly, how are the speakers setup in your room, and what is going on for acoustics? Have you treated the front wall, back wall, side walls, and ceilings ...