jl35

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Thoughts on replacing caps in 30 year old speakers
there is a lengthy and interesting discussion of this by Alan Shaw on the Harbeth users group web page 
Thoughts on replacing caps in 30 year old speakers
I like the idea of replacing with new version of same caps - remember too that you are used to the sound with the old caps and have sort of adjusted your listening to them... 
Just moved to an apartment need speaker suggestions
I've been told Maggies are great for apartments as they are easy to move around and their bass travels less well through walls and floors... 
$800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system
there are dozens of very good speakers in your price range  
$800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system
fortunately/unfortunately there are dozens of very good speakers in your price range... 
$800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system
I loved the bach Grand but was disappointed in the Haydn Grand, they were bland to me. A great deal is a pair of Quad 21L that was just posted. The Haydn Grand seems to sell for very little less than the Bach Grand 
$800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system
if you choose the D5, Peachtree used to make a matching subwoofer.  I have the D4 and the 8 inch sub - quite good. They also made a 10 inch sub 
Why do all audio forums on the internet seem "dead" ?
I spent about 15 years buying Classic equipment and then 5 selling it off. Now that most of the classic stuff is 40-50 years old, I find it doesn't sound very good unless truly refurbished... 
Sellers Beware!!!
I have recently sold a number of items to different buyers at the same CA address. Payment was prompt, communication clear.  
Sellers Beware!!!
as long as payment clears paypal, and I ship to US address, I am not concerned where the actual owner to be  lives... 
$800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system
lots of great equipment to explore. remember, each piece needs to work well with the others, and your room, and your musical and sonic preferences... 
$800 to spend on speakers, $1500 on whole system
Agree on the Vienna Bach, but at your price I would wait for a Bach Grand 
recommendations for SS integrated with DAC for < $1200?
refurbs 
recommendations for SS integrated with DAC for < $1200?
on audiogon, eBay and manufacturer direct - these might be factory reforms... 
recommendations for SS integrated with DAC for < $1200?
the H80 seems to run about $1500 -1600 for demo's and about $1200-1300 usedThe 220 watt Peachtree is on closeout for $1199