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Substitute for Shindo in the UK
richardausten“Ken Shindo died and from what I hear - it’s not really the same anymore.“Having heard many Shindo components, I agree, in that I think it for the most part, Shindo is even better now.I also agree on the rest of your comment in that t... 
Amps that bring liveliness to low efficiency speakers?
Try an Aesthetix Atlas. Powerhouse with great sound, drive, and bass grip 
What is the Best LP Cover Art for you Wall
I think it depends on what you like. Take a look at my system. There are a number of framed albums hung on one of the walls.https://systems.audiogon.com/users/jperry 
BEST FEMALE VOCAL EVER
tubegrooverYou might like the article linked below if you haven't already seen it.http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/the-girl-singers-that-time-forgot/ 
BEST FEMALE VOCAL EVER
Ella Fitzgerald - Nights in TunisiaJane Fielding - Round Midnight 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
@jalmusic,Please let us know after you try them at home. You may not need your subs or at least a very low crossover point with the ProAc 2.5. Great speaker. I would not have changed mine out except for a very good deal on a ProAc high up their li... 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
@three_easy_payments,I did not see dealers listed on the website either, but maybe you could call or e-mail the distributor. I dealt with them before and they were very helpful. 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
I would check with the distributorhttps://soundorg.com/proac/And see if there is a dealer near you. I think they are carried by Audio Connection in Verona, NJ (great dealer) 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
@jalmusic Interesting. I have never thought the ProAc speakers were bright either, and I have owned many ProAc speakers as well as some Spendor and Harbeth speakers. I thought the toe in might have aimed the tweeters right at you which is not IME ... 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
How were they set up? How much toe in? 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
Take a look at the review in Stereophile if you have not already.https://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/196proac/index.html 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
The Aronov will get the job done. I ran mine with an Aronov integrated for a while. 
ProAc Response 2.5 Vs. Spendor SP1
I used to own Spendor 9/1 and I liked the Proac 2.5 better. They are pretty inefficient, so they work well with a fairly powerful amplifier which has some grip.I thought the sound stage was better and the bass response much better. 
Substitute for Shindo in the UK
Kondo is a consideration 
Tyr 2 vs Valhalla v2
@timothygloverI borrowed an Odin power cord to try in my QBase 8 and all I can say is that now I want one for my own.