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No-one talks about Rowlands anymore
A quick look back at non US periodicals will reveal a few less mentioned US brands are regularly discussed and reviewed. There may be reasons for Enquiring minds, I've noticed one reason often mentioned for the lack of reviews by US periodicals is... 
Audible Illusions M3B with Aragon amp?
Is it now in vogue to boast about how long it took to get a repair or a new product because he's a good guy? Does he have any of your money? Do you actually understand why your waiting? Unique parts supply? Don't care? I believe this is the where ... 
Subwoofer advice please
You can connect a REL between the integrated and your speakers using their preferred and proprietary high level (speaker) cable. After an in home comparison the REL is literally the last subwoofer I'd ever choose. But hey, they have their followin... 
Paradigm speakers
Initm, here's a brief experience regarding Golden Ear.https://www.audioasylum.com/audio/speakers/messages/35/357649.htmlmemosaroshm, nice description. 
Paradigm speakers
Initm, Paradigm gets a fair share of reviews. Their flagship 9H had a kind cover story review and a few, more realistic comments from audio show reviewers. While reviews can be descriptively helpful how most things audio react and compare in your ... 
Sadly missed manufacturers
Zavato, I didn't know anything about Bob Carver when I purchased a Phase Linear 400 from a local musical instrument store for a public address system. That damn thing was a work horse that never failed for many years and was sold in working order.... 
Need a "PHYSICALLY" smaller and lighter amp to replace my BAT VK-200 at 70lbs
 I don't mean to be silly but have you tried using a Swifter wand cleaner to get between very narrow spaces? 
Has Rel fallen out of favor with audiophiles?
smer31936 posts09-09-2017 8:15amA Hi-Level connection, Proper placement and model selection, REL's installed in pairs are very strong practices as REL can benefit any speaker system. We are a REL Dealer and choose REL as they are a true Sub-Bass S... 
Subwoofer recommendation
Capitola is about 45 minutes from Digital Drive. Using my third generation of Velodyne a pair of DD 12 Plus. I've been there a few times over the years because of my own mistakes and they have been generous. The EQ Max seems to be a well conceived... 
Subwoofer recommendation
+1 jambalayaObviously I'm not keeping up with the folks in Morgan Hill.  http://velodyneacoustics.com/eq-max-12.html   (scroll down)A long pair of Blue Jeans interconnects would wrap it up nicely. 
Subwoofer recommendation
12'x12' room.Not be difficult to place or make settings.Blend seamlessly.$400-500 budget.Overwhelmed by self equalization. Buy used.Cables?Self equalizing subwoofers, which are far less overwhelming than manual adjusting, would address five or six... 
Will a sub woofer mess up my tone and phase aligned speakers
The Grotto has a three position phase switch and along with a pair of long interconnects would allow for an optimal placement which should be enough to obtain a good deal of sonic satisfaction. If your dissatisfied with its performance and decide ... 
Best integrated for PSB Imagine T2's
easola01 oops, my bad I thought the Django's were $6K and the Vandersteen Quatro's are now Quatro CT at $14K. Vandersteen Treo's are $8K. I was also discounting the $6K DAC. To be clear I consider well designed speakers the most important componen... 
Best integrated for PSB Imagine T2's
I'd blow off all your other component plans and get a pair of Marten Django's or Vandersteen Quatros and a Parasound Halo.  
What do I buy?
In my opinion smooth surround performance is key to multichannel and /or home theater. I've had 5.1 systems with vertical left and right speakers horizontal center and dipole rears. After you get past the whiz bang of a new speakers the synergy of...