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Review: Lahave Audio Khara Speaker
Roxy54Lahave does in fact use a Jordan tweeter on several designs. At least they have in the past. 
Is anyone familiar with LaHave Audio Thermopylae?
Read my current review of the Lahave Khara speaker. The Khara has a Raal tweeter instead of the Jordan. Best speaker I have ever owned. 
Review: Nuforce Reference 20 Amplifier
Great review and I am very happy for you! Do you happen to know the input impedance of these amps! Wonder how they would pair with a higher output impedance tube preamp. 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
Agear's room is not treated, no it is birthed from the ground up. I have heard his room and my voice has never sounded so wonderful. I had no idea I sounded so incredible! Simple conversation was startling and so alive. An experience I will never ... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Agear is being funny and ya work on the better half!Matt, as an FYI, I have owned a couple of Hydra units that are said not to limit current etc.... I can tell you that in my room, with two direct 20 amp lines, the Hydra limited the dynamics and o... 
Review: Lahave Audio Khara Speaker
Oh ya, I forgot Ernie. The Coincident speaker is very different. The Lahave is better in most every aspect including;Far better resolutionMore articulate bassFar better imagingDisappears in a way the Total Victory cannotJust a more refined speaker... 
Review: Lahave Audio Khara Speaker
Just an FYI, I am Bill, not to be confused with Gary although he is a great guy :) 
Review: Lahave Audio Khara Speaker
4orreal, yes I found out the same thing from Jim. He is a great guy for sure. I think they will be expanding their website, but the quality of a website has never been a prioiry of mine when considering a builder. Quite frankly, the best gear I've... 
Review: Lahave Audio Khara Speaker
I forgot to mention how open and involving these are at low to moderate volume levels. I find I don't need or care to turn it up loud with these speakers. At 70-80db levels I hear well into the music and am very satisfied and "into" the music.If y... 
Computer vs CD/SACD discs
Aesthetix Romulus is killer! 
Computer vs CD/SACD discs
Dbphd, yes hat happened at times to me also. In addition many SACDs would not rip using XLD so they could not be part of my computer front end. Lastly, I preferred the sound of WAV files over AIFF, but the conversion was a hassle and you lose all ... 
Computer vs CD/SACD discs
I climbed the mountain from a computer newbee to being well versed in all things computer audio. I climbed the sound quality ladder for computer audio and have tasted the best of what computer audio has to offer in sound quality.I spent endless ho... 
Upgrade-itus: Classé DR-9 vs. MF A3.2?
Well I purchased my DR9 back in 1989 used for $1300 if I recall from a dealer in Massachusetts. I used it to drive my KEF105.2 speakers. This was my first high end system! Fun stuff. I owned this rig for 14 years and really know this amp pretty we... 
Upgrade-itus: Classé DR-9 vs. MF A3.2?
I would stay clear as you can do better with a much newer amp. That amp was good in its day, but you can do better now. I owned it years ago and so many amps are better now. 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
Sorry Air, I thought you were talking about Solen inductors! I found the North Creek to outclass the Solen inductors by quite a margin.Yes Solen caps are far better than electrolytic caps for sure in that position. No choice, or little choice in v...