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wilson vs competitor battle demo
I have read about this demo over and over, TAS wrote a small blip about it in their last issue. The point of the silly little exercise is to train people into thinking they should spend upwards of 80% of their money on speakers and the remains on ... 
Your ''best kept secret'' speaker choice ?
Polk Audio LSi's.Everybody thinks Polk...mid fi big box speakers.In my experience the LSi's out performed Paradigm Studio Reference, PSB stratus and Energy Veritas. Polk has done a horrid job marketing the line, and nobody with any decent electron... 
Upgrading the Source.
I think Ffontan's point Warrenh is that he can get more out of $7500 and a stellar performer like the LSi then spending $7500 on speakers with bad electronics. I wont defend the LSi's anymore. At the same token I'm sure you personally have not hea... 
Upgrading the Source.
Well Warrenh I'll take your input with a little grain of salt. I guess I have a totally different approach to music and the gear that makes me enjoy it. I couldn't ever recommend a person using a speaker with a source that was 1/7th its price befo... 
Upgrading the Source.
I understand your logic. But I'll still always start with the source. As for right now, the budget would be around $1500-2k CDN for the new CDP. The small bookshelve speakers I'm using retail for $1500 CDN factoring in another $500 that the stands... 
Upgrading the Source.
Warrenh - I have been upgrading for some time, and will continue to do so. Right now the CDP imho is the weakest link. The Polk LSi speakers and SimAudio amp should get me through for a bit longer. The CDP from NAD is replaceable. Down the road I ... 
Upgrading the Source.
Just Curious Warrenh, what parts would you ditch first before the CD player? Have you heard the other mentioned speakers and amp?