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Seller Question - I need UPS to come get these large speaker boxes - how to manage that?
Please note, there is FedEx and FedEx freight. Same with UPS - there is a weight and size limit for UPS and FedEx - you might put the speakers on a shipping pallet (skid) Pallets come in different sizes so choose a size which will accommodate the ... 
Audio Desk cleaner.....still available?
Hello We've been the Canadian importers for Audiodesk for over a dozen years. And we also sell the Degritter in Canada. The Audiodesk Systeme I really like due to the spinning cotton barrels and the Ultrasonic action. They are good units and have... 
Help Select an True Bookshelf Speaker
One of the most lauded 'true' bookshelf speakers today is the new EPOS ES-7N. Front ported and with a switch to enable bookshelf positioning. Product of the year from What HiFi 2024   $2195 USD    $2895 Canadian $ https://www.whathifi.com/reviews... 
Do speakers need to be re-broken in?
Absolutely speakers need to break-in - some need more time than others to do so.When we do hifi shows (done about 20 of these) the speakers and the system almost always sounds better on day 3. I'm currently listening to a pair of SHL5+HD - not tha... 
My wife weighed in…she wants piano white tower/bookshelf
Fyne Audio F703 Gloss White fabulous in white.  
Speaker Suggestions for Next Move
Fink Team KIM Fyne Audio Classic 12      
Dynaudio Evoke 20 vs. Totem Signature One vs. Acoustic Revival Adalante 3
Here is a very recent youtube video comparing 11 monitor speakers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV_Fm_TUro4  Many fine comments about the EPOS ES-7N which are in the 2K USD price point. Some well known brands did not fare as well - you might be... 
Best streamer, don't want Roon, don't want a screen, A DAC is OK but not necessary
If you want a streamer without built-in DAC, there is the Lindemann Network II for about $1000USD. (You can add an USB drive if desired) The app is excellent as well. There is also the Melco N100 with 5tb storage for $2500 - possibly the best sou... 
Small speaker advice
The EPOS ES-7N has a physical switch on the back to allow for near-wall or free field placement.  have a look at this video when you get a moment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV_Fm_TUro4 We are also working with Canor.  
Small speaker advice
Have a look at this comparison of 11 small speakers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV_Fm_TUro4  
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
Definitely give the Raidho X1 or X1.6 models a listen to. At a very comfortable price point the new EPOS ES-7N which allow placement close to walls. Also, Fyne F1-5 or F1.8 depending on how much bass you want or your room can handle.    
Has a Power Conditioner Improved Your Sound?
Plixir Power products are quite fantastic. There are the Linear DC Power Supplies and the AC power conditioners in the lineup. James Soh in Singapore has just revamped and improved almost all products that he produces. Plixir products are availabl... 
Looking for a great front ported bookshelp speaker recommendation
Have a close look at the new EPOS ES-7N - great small speaker designed by Karl Heinz Fink of Fink Team. Front ported and offers the ability to work in a bookshelf or close to the wall or free standing. $2195 pair. Check with Aaron at Now Listen H... 
Looking for a component for ripping and playing CD's.
I also mention the Melco N100 - which comes equipped with either 2tb or 5tb internal HDD, depending on the size of your CD collection and how many high-rez files you might buy over the next decade. The Melco D100 disc ripper/player and the S100v2 ... 
Plugging rear ports of "bookshelf" speakers?
The New EPOS Loudspeaker model ES-7N which was released in May 2024, has the feature of a switch on the back of each speaker to allow for near-wall  or free-space placement. The EPOS Loudspeaker line-up were designed by Karl-Heinz Fink, the owner ...