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Quad 11L Italian mag review
http://www.tnt-audio.com/casse/quad10le.html 
MIT Love 'em or Hate 'em
Tried several other highly regarded cables with my system and went back to MIT. What I hear that sets the MIT apart from the other cables is the layering of soundstage and incredibly real and focused image. To me it is night and day. I would like ... 
Spica TC-50's vs 60's. Differences + Maintanence.
2cents. I agree with the above posts. Had the 50's years ago and blew the tweeters twice in about three years, even in my small room. Second time I could not get them repaired (for what reason I forgot) so I traded in my damaged speakers for the 6... 
Familiar with the Audio Legend
Heard this system at the last NYC show. I was very impressed and was wondering the same thing. So I asked to hear some other material. I remember hearing a drum solo recording and some popular rock. I asked the gentlemen to turn it up, and wow-ple... 
7500 for USED cables? Are they joking?
If I can sell this whole hobby SHORT I would. 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
Because the more revealing the hardware the less enjoyable the software. Since I have become involved in this hobby, 90% of my CD's are unlistenable. So now I sit in the dark and listen to Tubular Bells. !@#$% 
Spica's TC 50 vs. Sound Dynamic RT 3's
The 60's are less delicate than the 50's. Had them for many years and I push them. I had 50's, now 60's, and also AP Virgo's. Comparing the Spica's to the Virgo's I don't hear a whole lot of advancement (15 years?) AND they are at least six times ... 
Spica's TC 50 vs. Sound Dynamic RT 3's
Had the 50's and blew them. Amp was turned up all the way before warming up. Then it powered up.(it wasn't me!)Replaced them with 60's which have just a little more at the extremes. Ported and a little more punch. Just a little less Spica sounding... 
Best speakers for a small room? 10'X14'
I am almost certain some of the speakers mentioned are a bit much for your room. Sean gave some good advice. I am also a Spica fan. Had TC50's and now 60's. Spica's are ported though... and should be about two feet from the rear wall. Why are you ... 
Red Rose R3s vs. Proac 1sc vs. Dynaudio 1.3SE
I heard the Red Rose. In my opinion the tweeter just does not sound as natural as those in some of the other monitors listed. 
"I am there" vs. "They are here"
Great post and replies. I tend to agree that the more resolving systems provide more of the “I am there”, but I am in the minority because what I ENJOY is the “they are here”. Maybe that is the reason every time I upgrade my system I can hear the ... 
Audio physic virgos - Has anyone tried tubes??
I have a CJ premiere 11a, 70 watts. As far as power is concerned, the amp runs out before the speakers, but there is enough volume for me.I am struggling with position and imaging. The further I move the speakers into the room, and the more distan... 
conrad johnson or vac?
I was in your exact position about two years ago. For high quality acoustic recordings you want the CJ. That is because it is smooth, musical, and when the recording is accurate the soundstage is really natural. The VAC seems to have a less laid b... 
How Long to Break-In Virgos?
Two questions- What sounds different? Did you have the same source?I have Virgo's "on the way". 
Revel F30, Dyn 1.8/3.0, V.A. Beethoven?
oops!I stand corrected.1st order= 6db per octave This has the most overlap. Ex. Woofer to mid crossover is 300Hz. One octave below=150Hz and mid driver is only 6db down in volume. Conversely, one octave up= 600Hz, and woofer is down only 6db in vo...