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Vandersteen 5a Carbons
I spent months positioning my Avalon Eidolons. I invited close friends who had an audio industry aquaintence visiting to a casual dinner. He moved my speakers a few inches out and closer together. The results were simply amazing.It became clear to... 
Class D at low volume
I caution against comparing tube, linear solid state, and switching amplifiers. Each has its own set of virtues that the others can't quite match and that class D is simply a third choice in amplification. On the other hand reading about the Bob C... 
Velodyne DD Plus 10 owners Which Subsonic Slope
You might use the lower setting in one of the presets and experience the change with different recordings.  
Avalon Eidolon matching speaker cables and IC
I have Eidolons in my main system using a Cardas Golden Reference loom and a pair of Avalon two way studio Monitors which are powered by nCore 400s using NuForce ICs and speaker cables. Solid or coated silver cables have been problematic with ever... 
Emotiva XMC-1 owners....
"recommending from Pioneer or Onkyo shows me where you are at audio wise and you therefore loose any credibility"The subjectivity of most all aspects of audio puts credibility in the lap of the owner and nobody else. With most manufactures their m... 
How good are recievers these days?
Actually a good question especially if one keeps a reasonable perspective that we're discussing Home Theater which is essentially a digital media that will pass through more of your systems digital conversions before it gets to your ears. I was ne... 
3k to spend...
Why fool around. Learn about these.http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR7.TRC2.A0.H0.Xthorens+124.TRS0&_nkw=thorens+124&_sacat=0Not in the mood for a project?Well TemperedClearaudio with CMB 
Stillpoints Ultra SS under your speakers?
Interesting read here.http://www.stereotimes.com/post/sistrum-apprentice-series-spsa103-platform/ 
Avalon Opus Ceramique
I'm considering Stillpoints, they provide a noticeable improvement under my turntable. Avalon Acoustics included spikes with my speakers. Even so, I'm questioning newer designs and considering an in home comparison between Stillpoints and Sistrum ... 
Avalon Opus Ceramique
Glai, have you done any experimentation with other speaker footers such as decoupling devises or other spikes? 
Thoughts on potential new system?
Outstanding to hear your wife listens and actually has valuable input. Your a lucky man. There is great essence in an unexpected gift for the one you love. As to your choice of subwoofers. I've been a Velodyne customer for four generations of thei... 
Best Cartridge for technics sl1200mk2
Mine has been on loan for so long I may never see it again. The upside is a good friend is back into vinyl. I began with an Audio Technica, not sure of the model. It tracked right over Telarc 1812 cannon shots like an F1 run off. The Shure V15 Typ... 
Aesthetix,cary audio and pass lab synergy
Welcome. At this point its usually suggested to choose a speaker that works well in your room then tailor the electronics around the room/speaker.Your considering well established designers which is a good thing. Sonically, there are going to be s... 
Does JBL get a bad rap?
The pre Harman James B, Lansing was very helpful to me and cultivated a sizable DIY segment in our little hobby supplying planes and components back in the day. You'd find naked plywood on stages and in some well heeled homes in those days. Leo Fe... 
Bass traps in a small HT set up?
'Love That Bob.' How's that for dating myself? Seriously, its people like this who take the time to write responses like this that make the internet great.