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Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
@jl1ny Unfortunately I've never heard the Apogee's. What speakers are you using now?  
Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
@jl1ny Totally agree about the 57's. My Quad technician, who is also a good friend, has a few pair. I'm hoping that he'll sell me a refurbished pair after he finishes his Stacked 57's endeavor. Or just sell me the Stack!  
McIntosh Labs delivery issues
@jheppe815 I made the statement that McIntosh equipment sounds sweet. I like the McIntosh sound, especially when I would go to a Grateful Dead or Jerry Garcia Band concert. I think many of us are just offering a different view than focusing totall... 
Dvorak Cello Concerto
@melm yeah, well you asked me if newer recordings 'always' sound better than earlier recordings so I just answered the best I could. And, my reference to using master tapes means the original tapes from the original recording. Microphone placemen... 
McIntosh Labs delivery issues
I can recommend the ASR Emitter II Exclusive. It's built to order with available upgrades (i.e. rhodium fuses). It's technically an integrated since everything is in one acrylic glass chassis but it actually operates as separates. The Exclusive ru... 
McIntosh Labs delivery issues
@roxy54 all-right, McIntosh amp prices aren't inflated.  
Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
I lived in a small apartment so I purchased a pair of Monitor Audio GR 10’s. They sounded good with an NAD integrated amp. Eventually I was able to afford my dream stereo and bought a pair of Quad 2905’s. I now live in a house and have the upstair... 
McIntosh Labs delivery issues
I’m going to chime in here please forgive me but McIntosh prices seem inflated. I had friends whose parents owned their equipment from the 60’s and 70’s and while they sound sweet, nowadays there’s better deals out there.  
Dvorak Cello Concerto
@mahler123 There's also the Cologne WDR Symphony and Chorus and the Cologne Philharmonic but many orchestras from throughout Europe travel to Cologne. I've also been to Berlin but not much seemed to be going on there during Xmas/Hanukah. Paris ha... 
Dvorak Cello Concerto
@melm I can't say always, as I haven't compared every recording but in my experience, newer recordings generally sound better than vintage unless the older recordings were successfully remastered from the original tapes. I have many remastered rec... 
McIntosh Labs delivery issues
It might be advantageous to call Audio Classics in Binghamton NY.  
Dvorak Cello Concerto
@mahler123 yes, it was wonderful seeing and hearing such a gifted cellist in the Cologne Philharmoniker. I wish I could remember the orchestra. I believe it was one of the smaller but skilled nonetheless, German Orchestras from around the Rheinlan... 
Isolation Feet Upgrade
@astolfor I've found placement to be important with the Herbie's as well.  
Dvorak Cello Concerto
@melm , I'll agree that the performance practice during the time of Fournier, Starker, is different from today. I find that true however with violin, piano, etc... as well. Conservatories are different than they once were. The definite advantage t... 
Cheapest way to enhance SQ with digital streaming
@sns Much appreciated!