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Remotes: Who needs 'em?
P.S. I love manual transmissions and my BLUE TOOTH! 
Remotes: Who needs 'em?
Thank God, I am an amputee, otehrwise, I could be deemed as lazy!!! However, I have been an amputee for only a few years, but a remote control lover for many years!John 
Verity Audio Lohengrin II - Impressions.
LOL! At $80k a pair, I think not. 
Why are all the Virtual Systems mega-assaults now?
10 years ago when I had a starter system, I didn't even know what a digital camera was!If it was possiable, I would have shown my system and every developmental step on the way to where I am now.I think some people that have responded are way off ... 
Dynaudio Special 25's
I think with those speakers and you current electronic, anything from the companies you mentioned will be a solid upgarde.Those are really good speakers and will sound that much better with solid electronics. I think you could be happy for a LONG ... 
Speaker for Nuforce iCon..Which ones?
Red. It is a metallic red so it has a pinkishness to it, but it does not look pink at all. I still have no speakers, "reports" on its sound will have to wait. This is my office system and I am usually too busy to play with it. John 
Upgrading from Kharma 3.2 to Verity Parsifal
Enjoy. You made the right call!!! 
Anthem, Rotel or Bryston ???
Of those 3 - Bryston hands down. AND, I suspect, that once you have a fully broken-in Bryston on line, you will realize that you do not need a sub as bad as you think you did. I sure didn't. The Bryston add so much "kick" to my system that I was j... 
For Past & Present Sonus Faber Stradivari Owners
As a huge fan of all things SF, I have owned, Concertos, Signums, Grand Pianos and Electa Amator 2s. Then when I was ready to buy my "last" speaker I set my sights on the SF Amati Annivesareo (28K). Then I lucked into some extended quality time wi... 
The best monitors for $1000 used
I think the MM De Capp i is an excellent speaker, however, the "one up for $650" recently was just that: One speaker.The pairs go for about $1500, with that said, there is alway the Refernce 3A Dulcet - which is truely remarkable speaker. If you a... 
The most haunting music you ever heard?
The soundtrack to Magnolia hints at haunting....Its a great piece of mucic and deffinatly can give you some chills.... 
Upgrading from Kharma 3.2 to Verity Parsifal
I cannot speak to the Karmas, as my experience is limited to listening session at shows. However, I can speak about the VA Parsifal Ovations. As a reviewer at positive-feedback.com, I have had the chance to listem to many speakers in search of my ... 
Levinson 383 integrated vs Moon i-7 integrated
As I have a pair of VAs, so I feel I can contribute a bit. I have reviewed several "high-end" integrateds over the years at positive-feedback.com. Knowing my speakers they way I do, I would suggest you consider the Edge G3 and, if you dare, the YB... 
Room size for large speakers?
I have a 23x23x9 sized family/audio/theater room with a pair of Verity Audio Parisifal Ovations. They KICK BUTT! They have no problem filling the room full of energy filled music.John 
Acoustic Zen Adagio vs Devore Gibbon Super 8
Not a clue. But, take a look at my review of the Super 8s at www.positive-feedback.com. They are truly remarkable speakers, but I have also heard good things about the AZ Adagios.Good Luck, John