lrsky

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Magnepan 1.7 crossover capacitor improvement?
Joe, (Silver)Terrific advice.There's something else here that has to be understood.As axiomatic as it seems...patience with the break in is critical.What you hear in the first five minutes, should be your system from the other room.DO NOT LISTEN W... 
Speaker grill material, any real difference?
All Hail Jsd52756 on his arrival to the DARK SIDE...'Never spend less than you can on audio'...it's so written in the stars.My foray into audio changed my entire life.Seriously...Single strand, double knit polyester is probably perfect. Most cloth... 
Magnepan 1.7 crossover capacitor improvement?
Silver is right...what else you using?That being said...the development of the LSA Statment Loudspeakers was a primer on 'how to' improve.I think back on the old statement....'Everything matters...makes a difference.'To the extent, Kevin Hayes an ... 
two 10's or one larger subwoofer?
Tony,I answered your original question....you didn't read it.Two gives better balance IMHO...while some if not most of us can't do two, given cost constraints, it IS better....more balanced.Good luck.Larry 
I'm on StereoTimes...
The article about Miles Davis hit Stereo Times today. Hope you all, sans Audiofeil enjoy it.Larry 
I'm on StereoTimes...
F1fanatic,Do you have Stacy Kent's album done in French?I don't speak French, but her accent sounds really, really yummy.Larry 
I'm on StereoTimes...
Charles1dad,Thanks.In the article I look at Kind of Blue...the seminal jazz recording...which Miles and company recorded in 1958...try to do a very short analysis of why and how it was so revolutionary, as opposed to just evolutionary.And, of cour... 
Speaker Choices
Tpreaves,I answered you, but the answer was not allowed by the 'Gon...Gods.Small matter of a stolen $30,000 Deposit to him.Not a debate, just a fact.Anyone who wants to dispute...I have records...Hope this one makes it.Caveat Emptor.Larry 
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox: " To sin by silence, when they should protest, makes cowards of men." ...Audiogon probably won't put on the site the last comment in response to Westborn...who, by the way, I thank for his words.Larry 
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With regard to Albert Von Schweikert, I have a $30,000.00 'bad taste' in my mouth.If he takes exception to this statement, he can disagree, then I'll pull out receipts of a deposit...from many years ago.Caveat Emptor...also, watch out for crooks m... 
I'm on StereoTimes...
Audiofeil,You're right.I have repeated myself...and I'm an old guy now, living more off memories and experiences than creating new ones. So, I'll say, that in the twilight of my life...what I did in the past carries more weight than what I'm creat... 
two 10's or one larger subwoofer?
Tony,There are other subs...you may try used ones to start. One, then a second as funds become available.My friend has 'no budget'...frankly, I'm jealous, as most of us do.Might try right here on 'Gon...see what's available.Good luck,Larry 
Conrad-Johnson Premier 3 - worth repairing?
Lronick,Could you update us on what has taken place?I have very fond memories of that Preamp...it was iconic...I loved it's voicing.Larry 
Speaker Choices
If you're ordering Von Schweikert, don't pay in advance.Larry StaplesFormer President Emeritus Von Schweikert Audio 
Do Thiel dealers discount?
Ptmconsulting,Just wondering which speakers ARE to everyone's liking.Larry