hilde45

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Floorstander reco given a few criteria...
OP, it seems like you’ve opened up a lot of possibilities by saying $4k over floorstanders and an amp. (I think that’s the gist.).I like jjss49’s suggestions (I’ve heard Spendor; Wharfedale also sounds like a good fit). You might also consider Qui... 
Cambridge CXC: Help finding a small, programmable remote?
I bought it. I will try it. Oof.  
How much overhang is ok between a speaker base and the stand top plate?
right, jnorris. I am considering the opposite issue.  
How much overhang is ok between a speaker base and the stand top plate?
$700 max 
How much overhang is ok between a speaker base and the stand top plate?
Thanks! 
How much overhang is ok between a speaker base and the stand top plate?
@facten Thanks. That's the kind of experience I was hoping for. I do like the idea of customizing the top plate, though I see it's not necessary.@nonoise Do you assemble the stands? If I decide to get different speakers down the road, would these ... 
How much overhang is ok between a speaker base and the stand top plate?
@twoleftears That might be good. If I decide to go with MDF, they seem the way to go. 
How much overhang is ok between a speaker base and the stand top plate?
Timbernation's wood is not too resonant? That's my obstacle with them. 
How much overhang is ok between a speaker base and the stand top plate?
Thanks! Agreed!  -- I might be obsessing, a little, but because I'm at the point of purchase, I wanted to check. And my Salks are really unusually big compared to most speakers. Far fewer 20" stand options.The suggestions are appreciated, too! 
Cambridge CXC: Help finding a small, programmable remote?
@mesch Great to hear! My Atoll integrated has the same issue with their remote...It's funny how technology's ideology is always toward conglomeration. As if we all wanted a remote as all-encompassing as our corporations and that we would be partic... 
Cambridge CXC: Help finding a small, programmable remote?
@mesch So funny. I got the other one. We're all in this together, man. 
The most criminal practice in the speaker industry revealed!! Keep reading
We must promote the goal of attaining perfect sound. Um, no. Give up that premise, and a wasted future is immediately returned to you. You're welcome.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x43HQZ1G_Tw&ab_channel=SteveGuttenbergAudiophiliac 
Vintage KEF vs new Salk
OP, I don't know the Kefs but I just got some Salk SS 6M's. Happy to let you know about them Feel free to message me. 
The most criminal practice in the speaker industry revealed!! Keep reading
Kenjit,You have a lot of moral energy. Is there someone in your neighborhood who could benefit if you took up their cause? Perhaps there’s a national cause or something else? Do something you'll be more proud about than these ceaseless tirades. Th... 
Power Conditioners
A while back I was dealing with this question and had some really nice exchanges with recently passed Almarg.Al, you might not know, had a quite a lot of experience. He summed it up to me this way:Re my background, I’m a retired electrical enginee...