keithtexas

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Requesting Advice on Speaker Upgrade
Here are some Vandy 2 CEs that would go with your mid-century look. Under budget too. :Dhttp://www.tmraudio.com/product/tj-791 
Help choosing integrated
Probably the Vitus.Hard to imagine you wouldn’t be very happy. 
10" subwoofer around $500, used or new?
@jetter - you're welcome. I'm not sure what the difference is between that one and their SB-2000, other than the SB12-NSD has a 400 watt RMS amp vs. 500 watt on the SB2000.  I think they must be clearing out the SB12-NSD to make way for new models... 
10" subwoofer around $500, used or new?
SVS SB12-NSD - $399 delivered.Amazon or One Call. SVS has a 5 year unconditional warranty. 
Musical Fidelity M6-500i vs Kw - 500
Just a little to add since I own a MF Tri-Vista 300. Yes, it is very sweet and powerful. I upgraded the umbilical cord and the [neutrix/powercon] power cords going from the power supply to the main unit - both were improvements. And a good power c... 
Good preamp with Merlin TSM speakers?
@pmboyd - I actually have 2 Joule Electra LA-100s.  I would be willing to part with one for about $1K.  Shoot me a PM. 
Hum!
You may have another component on the same circuit or plugged into the same wall plug. (In my house, wall plugs on the same wall share a circuit). I recently introduced two subwoofers and two monoblocks into my system, and was getting a very faint... 
My JL Audio sub is dead. What exactly happened?
The JL Audio are excellent subs, while they’re working. Not saying that they aren’t very good products. But they are expensive new. And buying used is always a bit of a crap shoot. And, shipping on >100 pounds ends up being a couple of hundred ... 
Speaker companies with a focus on parts quality and measurements
Sounds good OP.Give us a review when you've had some time to enjoy them. 
Looking to build a system for under $5k
Here’s an alternative suggestion from a bottom up (bass reproduction) perspective vs. the source/amp first viewpoint:Get 1 (or 2) SVS SB12-NSD subwoofers. Currently at $399 each, shipped. 45 day trial period with return shipping included. 5 year u... 
Parallel SET with sufficient power
I know Vlad Bazelkov with Audio Mirror personally, and can attest to his knowledge and helpfulness.  Great guy, and his gear both sounds great and is very well built. He does some unique things with his designs, and he can answer any questions and... 
Have ~$10-12k...what would you do?
Here’s a thought. First go ahead and get a good subwoofer (or two).I just picked up a couple of SVS SB-13 Ultras in piano gloss for $1,000 each. I have preliminarily put them in the corners of my front wall and I now have a panoramic soundstage an... 
interconnects vs speaker cables vs power cords - which make the biggest difference?
Here is an experiment that you could try:String a WalMart or Home Depot extension cord from your wall outlet; also do the same thing with a sub $10 power strip/extension cord.  Plug in your after market power cord to the female end or power strip.... 
Joule Electra
Thanks very much Rich! 
Piano Solo
Thanks very much ritzry !!I enjoy this type of music and appreciate the heads up.