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Just spoke to an old client of mine..........Avantgarde owner
Basically I would avoid any 3-way design in a room where you can't sit far enough away for the drivers to integrate, regardless of the type of drivers. 
The most criminal practice in the speaker industry revealed!! Keep reading
@kenjit Since we know obviously that your technique cannot be defeated why don't you build a pair of speakers and let the world hear your genius? I know I am ready, eager even, let's hear! 
SET amps
It's going to be hard to find an SET amp even a kit for $1500. The Audio Note Kits Kit1 300B is a good amp for $2500. The "problem" with SET amps is there are so few parts that parts quality is crucial especially output transformers which can be q... 
Member Almarg passed away last night
This is such sad news my condolences to Margaret and thanks to David for his work keeping Margaret and the community connected. Al was a legend here the man everyone turned to for technical advice. He delivered said advice with grace and aplomb. W... 
RIP Toots!
Oh no that is so sad love Toots and the Maytals RIP Toots! 
Main Audiogon site barely works?
Nothing was accessible all last night or today for me until now I can get on Forums. The main site still seems to be down. 
Msb dacs why not alot of postings
Vonsifered is my word of the day! :) 
Think fast: What would you take?
Not having this discussion I said what I said and that's it. 
Think fast: What would you take?
I've been on Audiogon since December 2000 since then I've never reported a post until this thread I reported two by Millercarbon. Just stop it no one wants to hear your politics and ranting. 
How to check for blown Or fired speaker?
Correct @gte357s cheers and happy listening! 
How to check for blown Or fired speaker?
Yes your speakers are fine there is no audible damage and the incident lasted two seconds. If a driver was blown or damaged you would know. 
Update on Audiogon Member Almarg
@douglas_schroeder Sincere condolences on the loss of your father. 
Update on Audiogon Member Almarg
Oh my god this is so incredibly sad, Al is the backbone of this forum our Chief Engineer and Technical Director. Al I hope your remaining weeks are filled with music, love and laughter. And if there's a spare miracle floating around let it be yours. 
Please suggest streamer $500 to $1000 used
I think the sound of a Mini with an upgraded power supply outputting to a Dac is great. I use an Sbooster with mine. Retail on the Mini was $550 without the upgraded LPS my Sbooster was about $350 making the retail $900ish. Not sure what Auralic c... 
Please suggest streamer $500 to $1000 used
There are a lot of Auralic Aries on the used market since Auralic rolled out their G1 and G2 serious. I've an Aries Mini for the last 5 years and absolutely love it Auralic stopped making it a few years back and you rarely see them used. But the o...