jl35

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Do I need a sub woofer to match my ATC SCM11s
Subwoofer integration is crucial and can be difficult.  But will give deeper more powerful bass than comparably priced floor stander. No right answer.  Go listen to an ATC floorstander  
Do I need a sub woofer to match my ATC SCM11s
and the e110 is not that big...one just went for $875 used... 
Do I need a sub woofer to match my ATC SCM11s
if you love your speakers, ATC makes great passive and active floor standers... 
Best used integrated for under $5000
Love the BAT and Gato and really only need one.. but the Belles gear is awesome  
Best used integrated for under $5000
I had the Aria same time as Gato and BAT. The Aria is an incredible value (gave it to my daughter), but to all who listened to my system, not as good as the far more expensive Gato and BAT. Though maybe you would prefer it... 
Best used integrated for under $5000
Gato Amp-150, BAT VK-3000SE.  I own both, have given up deciding which to keep :)  
What were your humble beginnings on the path to high end audio?
Fisher 500C receiver, AR 2ax speakers, Dual 1019.  Still have the Dual.  Thinking of getting it refurbished... 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
It borders on alien possession 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
but when a friend offered to loan me a set of Mapleshade boards and cones... 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
agree, some things we should not try 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
Only one way to know  
Best practices for listing/selling speakers?
I would think Houston is certainly big enough for a local sale only, listed here, for Magnepan and Vandersteen... 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
Either way, the OP is working with a dealer, and should get a free trial , then easy to decide  
Stillpoints - snake oil?
fortunately most of these products can be tried either free or for minimal cost and decide yourself after listening in your own system... 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
they do know what they are doing, but they also have to sell and do business...and they can't alienate their dealers by recommending products and brands the dealer doesn't carry...