lrsky

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Thiel Owners
One more thing. It's important to note the depth and breadth of research and development that Tom and Jim worked on and succeeded in, in designing loudspeakers. They approached each issue three dimensionally. As Tom so accurately states, every sol... 
Thiel Owners
How wonderful to see a dear friend Tom Thiel contributing to this site. I hope all is well for you and yours Tom. Write me some time on FB.Larry Staples 
No, You Cannot Bi-Amp
What about bi-wiring by removing the midrange short plug? 
Magnepan 20.7
But, gawd.... you don't need Viagra.... 
I guess I have to sell my Tekton Enzos
rsfphil,Sorry, but I DO agree completely with you. While it may be true that the DI's are better, as the designer he should never be so indelicate with his comments.Moreover, if they weren't better, why bring them to market?Good luck in whatever y... 
Wilson Audio Duette 2's vs Tekton Ulf's
Beware, as many have said of, 'A friend of mine said', advice. I would never buy any speaker that I had not auditioned. To me that's the only way to really know. Plus, there's the added benefit of anticipation, audition... foreplay if you will, th... 
VAC vs Conrad Johnson Amps?
Back to the issue of sound, I've heard both for many years. As much as I love Bill and Lew, the VAC gear is on another level of music reproduction. The prices are iirc, likewise.VAC will drive the 3.7, BUT, I would call Kevin Hayes personally and ... 
Bose 901 Series ii
Make that Wyred4Sound.....oops. 
Bose 901 Series ii
Though almost everyone trashes Bose, I remember listening to my first pair for hours, and they're  some truly great memories.Bose, to me, has that jukebox bass (warm and rich) that goes surprisingly deep. Nice staging and pleasant voicing. Soooo, ... 
Thiel Owners
oblgny,Wow, your statement of THIELS are Maggies with more bass... that's a very sage comment. When I worked for him, we discussed design in depth many times... he would say, Electrostatic/Panel speakers were the best... that sound, (cabinetless) ... 
Magic Moments in listening
The last few days I've been cruising YouTube... one of my favorite things to do... finding old video performances of Miles, Ella, Chet, Thelonius, Paul Desmond.... so many video/audio performances it's amazing. Recently, off jazz, I started watchi... 
Magic Moments in listening
On to Chet Baker these days. Unlikely voice, very styled and beautiful Trumpet.Do yourself a favor and listen to him.Larry 
It is a good idea to purchase a vintage tube pre-amp.
One Classic pre that I don't believe has been mentioned is theconrad johnson Premier 3. While its some 30 years old, the sound was excellent when paired with solid state amps.Larry 
Magic Moments in listening
bdp24,Your selection of 'God Only Knows' is perfect for me too. That's the opening and closing of 'Love Actually' a wonderful movie about love.Terrific choice!!!!Larry 
Magic Moments in listening
Lara Fabian, 'Broken Vow', sung by many, owned by her, it's writer.Beautiful voice, woman, lyrics. Easily found on YouTube. Also, 'Caruso'.... magic.