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Are Von Schweikert VR-2s worth auditioning?
Joyelyse,Since I just ordered the VR2's and should be arriving this week, definately keep us posted on set up and what Paul has to offer. BTW what size shot is recommended? 
Are Von Schweikert VR-2s worth auditioning?
Hey Guys,I just ordered my pair of VR2's. I sold a pair of ML SL3's to go with these. Using ARC tube monos and pre amp. Should be up and running this week. Hard to find someone selling them used...but several dealers offer excellent discounted pri... 
Personal amp evolution
Okay you asked for it!B&K ST 140Adcom GFA-555MkIICarver Magnetic Field something 1.0tKrell KST-1002- Krell KST 100'sAcoustat TNT 200 Twin Transnova(run with 1+1's)McIntosh 7270Conrad Johnson MFA-2300(lasted 2 days in my system)Quicksilver M-60... 
Personal amp evolution
Okay you asked for it!B&K ST 140Adcom GFA-555MkIICarver Magnetic Field something 1.0tKrell KST-1002- Krell KST 100'sAcoustat TNT 200 Twin Transnova(run with 1+1's)McIntosh 7270Conrad Johnson MFA-2300(lasted 2 days in my system)Quicksilver M-60... 
Name three of yours the most favourite drummers
Harvy Mason and Steve Gad !! 
Suggestions for a tube preamp
After posting this thread,I realized that the LS-7 actually has 4 tubes, not 1. Still a better sonic deal than most other pre amps, especially at the prices being listed of late! 
Suggestions for a tube preamp
ARC LS-7 is a nice line stage in your price range. Just 1 tube to play with and tweek till your hearts content. It's a "better" SFL-1 IMO. and Im not a big AI fan. ARC always seemed just a little bit better to my ears!Cheers! 
Comparison of Magnepan 1.6QR to the 3.3R
I currently own 3.3R's and traded up from 1.6QR's so I can give you some recent comparisons. First of all,the 3.6R is a different animal than either the 1.6 or 3.3.In comparison with the 3.6R the 3.3R is less dynamic overall(not drastically assumi... 
New Cary 308-T
answered some of my own thought after seeing whatjd's quiry on 12/12 of same 308T. Reading the reviews on audioassylum. Most seem to like and some do detract feeling that a used 303/306 offer more for less. I have lived with mine now about 2 mos. ... 
which c-j amp
Go with tubes...I recently had the CJ PF-2L which I bought new back in 1997 and know its sound well, this is a good solid Jfet design with minimal feedback.open and clean sounding with a slightly laid back presentation and good, but not outstandin... 
Best bargain ARC tube pre amp around a grand
Thanks Jwin,I'll check it out. Oh It's a Mullard NOS as for the tubes.I have a Monolithic ps-1/hc-1 just in case.Ken 
Best bargain ARC tube pre amp around a grand
Well my search has ended with the purchase of SP-9Mk II with a JAN Philips NOS tube, and at a price that keeps me a solvent corporation for Christmas ! $800. shipped! I've been promised not to be disappointed and although the output of the Lyra co...