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| how old is too old when buying speakers? 5 years is new for some speakers and old for others. Have the Tukans been upgraded in the past five years by Linn? Have you heard them new or used? Speakers are a higher risk purchase - the likelihood of damage during shipping is something to cons... | |
| Vandersteens and subwoofers other than the 2Wq? I have the REL Stadium III. It is a wonderful sub-woofer. However Sek, Sdcampbell and others have identified something very important. The Vandersteens, in particular, tend to be congested (to my ears) in the mids. The highpass filter relieves the... | |
| Virtually lost, a minimalist cries out for "help." Wadia makes one. However, there are several lengthy threads on Audiogon that recommend against what you are trying to do. You might want to review these arguments as part of your research. | |
| How to eliminate system hum? If this is a ground loop hum created within your own system, it should go away if you float all plugs in your system EXCEPT one. You should have one component connected to ground; your interconnects ensure that there is a path back to ground for y... | |
| HELP: I need a solid state amp with a tube sound You might want to add Music Fidelity to your list. These are a Brittish SS design that I heard driving much more expensive speakers (the Avalon Opus), and provided a very involving and musical presentation compared to Spectral SS amps that cost 4 ... | |
| To balance or unbalance that is the question Some gear is built with considerable effort put into the design and execution of balanced circuit topologies. One example of this is Pass Labs equipment. Unless this is the case, the general rule of thumb is that balanced circuits make the most di... | |
| where does it end? when can i start listening? 1. Tweeking systems is its own hobby. If you enjoy it, why end it?2. Listening probably begins when the search for new source material takes more of your time than (1) above. | |
| Review: Vandersteen 3a Sig Speaker Limited clarity in the mids is definitely a limitation of my Vandersteens, compared e.g. to the exquisite Avalon Opus(which retail for 3-4 times as much) However the Vandersteen's have the same heft, tight bass presentation and sweet highs as the ... | |
| What Speaker are Great for Rock and Roll $5K-20K Avalon Eidolons or the Opus | |
| Need immediate help I own the Pass Labs X-1. Pass Labs strongly recommends running this unit in balanced mode. Both my CDP and my Amp are true balanced designs. I began with RCA termination, then moved to discovery essence XLR. In my system, balanced sounds better. | |
| Please, please help I would try swapping in a replacement cable, just to make sure you haven't been dealing with cable problems | |
| Time for everbodys Top Ten list..... People listening to classical music seem to be a pretty small minority here | |
| Quality of Stereophile Class A speakers at 2K? Tim is exactly right. Worth a listen. I have never been sorry I listened to (or read about) a recommended component. I have liked some of them. I have never found a $2K speaker that sounds as good as a great $10K speaker. However, I have listened ... | |
| How to hear the best speakers? Point VERY well taken, Holzhauer. | |
| Where have the long-time regulars gone? Well, the old time regulars may be retiring, but music and listening are both alive and well. I have undertaken a substantial upgrade that Audiogon - both its prices and its posts have put within my reach. So if everyone is retiring, I say farewel... |