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Replacement drivers for Thiel speakers
Thanks for the tips!  We'll see where it takes me... 
Tekton Double Impacts
I recently posted this in another discussion... Well, maybe I'm a little late to the conversation, but... I quite recently had the chance to purchase a used set of DIs with the upgrades, and between all the reviews and hub bub, and the killer pr... 
Golden ear triton 1 vs tekton double impact speakers
Well, maybe I'm a little late to the conversation, but...  I quite recently had the chance to purchase a used set of DIs with the upgrades, and between all the reviews and hub bub, and the killer price, and my sickness that has me swapping perfect... 
Which 30K Speakers Would You Give Up For Tekton Double Impacts?
Sorry to jump into this conversation late.  I recently auditioned a pair of of the DIs, and wanted to do some research before purchasing.  This is an interesting discussion.  I do take issue with some of the points made, however.  I'll plead guilt... 
Nordost Odin or Valhalla 2
I hear from so many vendors and retailers that the high-end is dying; that the number of people willing to invest in their sound is growing fewer and older.  Sounds like high-end hifi is suffering the same fate as local symphony and ballet operati... 
Suggestions to help you sell your equipment on Audiogon
Audiogon is still the best way to expose your gear to the largest number of potential buyers.  I'm not sure if that makes it good enough to keep everyone in the market happy.  Until an online service comes along that addresses the costs and shortc... 
What are you listening to right now?
Peter Gabriel, Scratch My Back...  LPHugh Masakela, Hope, 45LPCorrine Bailey Rae, The Heart Speaks In Whispers, LPM83, CDJackson Browne, Solo Acoustic I, CDBon Iver, Self Titled, LPSome of this is new music to me, introduced to me by me 16 year-ol... 
A good cartridge match for a VPI Scout 1.1 w/ JMW-9T arm, under $1,000
Here's my .02: Like you, I like to keep my hifi habit in check, so keep my cartridges under a grand.  I've used a Dynavector 10x5 HO, a Nagaoka MP500, Clearaudio Virtuoso MM, Ortofon 2M Black, Audio Technica AT09, Sumiko BP Special, Grado Sonata P... 
Help Me Build my Home Theater room
Some thoughts:I have a large (23x25) dedicated home theater with a 123" screen. I'm using a Sony G90U and running all of my sources through a Faroudja 5000. Here's what I've learned.1. As Glenfihi said, wire your Projector and amps on independant ... 
McIntosh MX119
I've had my MX-119 for about a year now. I run it with an MC-205 through Dunlavy SC3s and SC1s. Likes: Flexibility, ease of use and setup, above average phono section.Dislikes: Finiky remote, crowded rear panel, no hdmi or upgradability, phono not... 
Wiring a McIntosh dual-purpose system
...are you a system config guru, or just a helpful Audiogoner?