lrsky

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Review: LSA1 Statement
It takes approximately 2 to 3 months for the caps to form and the parts to break in to the point that the speakers sound the way they can.One of the confounding issues in chosing the parts for not jut these but the LSA Amplifiers was, that after h... 
Review: LSA1 Statement
It's always interesting to read a 'review' or post from someone who just joined the same month as thier post or review--someone who has sold nothing on the site, and or has no history with Audiogon the site.Generally the reviews or post are raves ... 
Does anyone like country
ONCE!! lolGood one Dave...Best,Larry 
Home Theater Preamp/amp advice.
J,T is correct. The vitals are really important.Room dim's, a diagram with some specificity, speakers you'll be using, seating arrangements.Your basic question can be answered by saying, Yamaha is good, not at all like several years ago when it ha... 
Buble's interesting comments on recording
Hey Shadorne,I'd like it as a stuffer. I love Buble's style.Have you seen his PBS Special, "Caught in the Act"? It is absolutely terrific. Some really good, (some OK) musicians, overall very good musicians. Great visuals, Gosh Groban comes on for ... 
Does anyone like country
To all,Some of the George Strait, "The Chair", Seashores of Old Mexico--Vicky Van Shelton--"I Meant Every Word He Said", Tracy Byrds, "Keeper of the Stars", (written by Dicky Lee of '60s "Patches", "Strange things Heppen in this World" fame, wrote... 
Vandersteen Model 1
Bondmanp hit it just right.If you are handy with a screwdriver, or if you have a friend who is, just make sure that the repaired woof is identical, meaning factory spec. You can call Vandersteen and they'll walk you through it. It's usually only a... 
Is 7.1 better than 5.1
One thing to try, would be to borrow a pair and hook them up and do a weekend of listening.After having said that--I've set up hundreds of systems--many of which didn't have money as the mitigating factor.The set up, in terms of how well it's done... 
Passive Preamps
As a designer, redesigner, inventor, yada, yada, we all face choices--and unfortunately, depending on what world you live in financially--those choices seem to revolve around price/cost of production, that is if you're trying to create a resaleabl... 
Passive Preamps
TVAD,I'm thinking of the 6 Blind Men and the Elephant...all different perceptions.If I heard your particular passive with your system I may do a complete 180 in my thinking. While I've been exposed to probably more gear than most people I tend to ... 
Passive Preamps
I am hamstrung by 'honor' not to mention comments by several well known designers with whom I've had this discussion. Passive, versus...In fairness the one's who gave long dissertations, (over a few friendly glasses of adult beveridges) invariably... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
MBL, with MBL's best electronics driving them. It was a hypnotic moment in audio, defying all preconceptions of 'recorded music'. The old addage, that, "Nothing is live music, but live music" is correct--but that ineffable illusion of 3 dimensiona... 
speakers for arcam integrated
Great amp--they sound very sweet, not a negative, but musical comment. My first high end gear was the famous, A-60 Arcam. Could you share a budget?? Sometimes setting the price without knowledge of what your dollar buys is a frustrating experience... 
Ear Candy: Most startling recordings.
Paradise Cafe, Barry Manilow...ok, I'll wait while the laughing subsides.On first listening, it's a group of well done songs, and if you like Barry, great singing.Then, after listening, I started to notice that the cuts sounded as if they were don... 
Speakers help for a newb...
I'd vote for the Vandersteens, or one other. Richard has a terrific product. Also, if you are near a dealer or don't mind doing business by UPS, they have an in home audition. I would at least recommend auditioning the little Maggies.Years ago, th...