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North Creek speakers???
I have been enjoying a pair of the Rhythm Revelator Signatures for about 2 weeks now. I had Lee Taylor make the cabinets and external xo boxes- took him about 6 weeks to complete my order but his quality of veneer and construction is outstanding (... 
Ugliest speaker ever?
Vandersteen's without the grill cloth. 
SEAS Thor Speaker / NCMS Rhythm 9500 Unlimited
Bryhifi,I had the Vandy 2ci's for the last 7 years. I loved them. The VK200 should handle dynamics well even at low volumes with the NCMS. I drive the Rhythm sig's with a VK500. Have fun.-Karl 
SEAS Thor Speaker / NCMS Rhythm 9500 Unlimited
Just put together a NCMS Rhythm Signature. I had Lee Taylor make the cabinets and xo boxes. Already these speakers best my Vandersteen's- better imaging, more efficient, bass extension. Although they certainly need some time to break in, my initia... 
What is your most anal audio habit?
I unwind and reweave my Kimber Kable. This prevents me from having time to biwire and saves money. That is also why I like the 4TC better than the 8TC. -Karl 
Best Amplifier for Dynaudio Contour 3.3s?
I've listened to the BAT VK-500 (SS) on Dynaudio's at a dealer and I own the VK-500. I thought it did a great job at opening up these speakers (Confidence 5 and 3 and Contour 3.0) without losing "musicality" or giving any sense of stain at volume ... 
Who R U?
Don't want to turn this into another "Rap on High End Speakers" thread. I just hurts to realize that "music" lovers can close their ears with such statements like "rap is not music." That's just absurd. I not trying to make rap out to be anything ... 
BAT VK-500 VS Classe CA-301
Just to add my 2 cents. I have owned a VK500 for a year and a half now. I drive it direct with a Theta Miles CDP. It made a huge improvement over my previous SS amp (Forte 100c.) Great bass extension. Very clean midrange and great detail. I drive ... 
Progressive talk
Anybody check out the Neu! reissues? All three are really good. Elements of Kraftwerk but actually sounding more like Can. Excellent. 
Who R U?
Robertd,It's hard not to like the Strokes. Especially if you're a VU fan. I Listened to "Is this it?" almost daily for months last summer until i saw the band this winter in Las Vegas. The lead singer was really dumb. Pretending to be drunk and "p... 
How do you decide on new music to buy?
I share music with friends (word of mouth, mp3's.) I read reviews in Magnet and on the web. I keep up on the goings on of musicians I enjoy and their side projects. Certain small record labels have good taste and you can sample new bands on their ... 
Rolling your own
I just about weeped with joy when I looked at the 8 guage woofer inducter coils on the external crossovers for the North Creek Rhythm Signature kit. Pretty. 
Bat VK500 SS Amp and Cary 306 direct?
Hey Ligabry,I have a VK-500 and drive it with a balanced Theta Miles. I think this is a great combo. Much better detail than when using a preamp on my system. I haven't listened to to the Cary, Levinson, Wadia, Accuphase or Capitole players. -Karl 
Rolling your own
Clueless,I have all the stuff (drivers, crossovers, stuffing, spikes, wires and posts.) I'm just waiting on the delivery of the cabinets and x/o boxes from Lee Taylor and Co. The crossovers for the Rhythm Sig. look incredible. I'm excited to actua... 
Rolling your own
Check out www.northcreekmusic.com. You may get a bunch of good ideas and plans there. They make amazing crossovers too.-Karl