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Best small 2-way floorstander?
Since I started this thread, I guess I'll try moderate the discussion a bit at this point. Tubegroover, I understand your frustration, but cut Dkuipers a little slack. Not everyone's an audio journalist. It's easier to tell the world which speaker... 
Best small 2-way floorstander?
Wow, Dkuipers, waiting for TWO pairs of new speakers!! Perhaps you need to join (or start up) AA (Audiophile Anonymous) in your area! :) 
Best small 2-way floorstander?
Wow, Dkuipers, waiting for TWO pairs of new speakers!! Perhaps you need to join (or start up) AA (Audiophile Anonymous) in your area! :) 
Best small 2-way floorstander?
Thanks for all your input guys, especially Tubegroover for a hearty endorsement for the VSM-SE. I'll wait a bit to hear the VSM Milleniums before I plunk down any green. No Kharma or Audio Physic dealers are available in my area yet, but I will ha... 
Best small 2-way floorstander?
I am looking for a speaker under 100lbs with a footprint under 13" x 16" that represents near the state of the art in terms of refinement in sound and build quality, although obviously not the last word in low frequency extension. My room is about... 
Dynaudio, ProAc, Totem???
I would also suggest the Merlin TSM-SE as another fine minimonitor to audition. Works well with tubes (87db/8ohm) but also shines with high quality solid state like Simaudio. Sounds better than the Contour 1.3s with the 70Wpc from my Sim I-5. The ... 
Best DVD as transport
I use a CAL Labs CL-25. For more money than a Pioneer DVD-414, you won't be needing a DAC (at least I won't be needing a DAC) anytime soon. Video and sound quality are both near state of the art. If those snooty reviewers at Stereophile was willin... 
Krell or Classe?
Better try the Simaudio Moon I-5 before you buy either. Less rated power, but you get some premium quality high-end watts. Check out the rave owner reviews at www.audioreview.com.