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Quad ESL 989 and Maggie 3.6s
Soundlabs are sublime, well to me. Everytime I hear them I leave amazed. That said, the 989 Quad is almost the equal of the Soundlab Ultimates to me, but they are different speakers, and have different strengths. The bass from the SL's is amazing.... 
Intergrateds: Classe,Krell,Bryston.......
I like the Krell. 
Need Help with Plasma Burn In vs. DLP Decisions
Due to cost more than anything other performance factor I bought a Sony LCD about 2 yrs ago, and I have been extremeley happy with it in all respects. That said, now that the prices for all have come down and I need room for a turntable, I am buyi... 
Quad ESL 989 and Maggie 3.6s
I own the Maggie 3.6R's and love them. I did have the MC501's for a short time and didn't think they were a good match with the Maggies, but I have heard that the MC501's match great with Soundlabs (you don't have to buy the Ultimates if you buy S... 
VPI 16.5 Record Cleaner Mod??
OK Alephman, you win the Hemingway award for audio-geeks. Great post!!! 
Which Home Theater speakers for under $28,000.
Electrostaticman, go to Albert Porter's System and read his last post. A voice of reason, with real knowledge behind, it is always worth reading. 
Help...Need a New Amp
McCormack DNA225, Parasound Halo A21, Antique Sound Labs Monsoon 
Which Home Theater speakers for under $28,000.
OK, someone get Albert Porter in here. His opionion I trust. BTW - because of some of these posts I just went to hear a Vandy 5a based system with their VCC-5 as the center channel, and the Vandy surrounds and Subs (2 V2W's), just to make sure tha... 
McIntosh - is it that great?
I have only had this hobby for a couple of years and with a recent move to vinyl bought an MC2200 preamp. I have loved it. I also bought a Musical Fidelity NuVista preamp. The differences in sound between these pieces and my Anthem PrePro is so di... 
Which Home Theater speakers for under $28,000.
I love how dealers talk their book. I love that many have never heard the equipment that they disparage. I did not suggest that anyone look at a Gallo Due (learn what the equipment is named before you talk smack about it, think a DEALER would know... 
Full Range Speaker $15-$20000 Range?
You can have your cake and eat it too. Go to www.innersound.net and find your local Innersound dealer. For $20k you can get the Kaya Reference which comes with the best eletrostat panel that I have ever heard, and an incredibly well intergrated po... 
Which Home Theater speakers for under $28,000.
Do you want it more for Music or Movies, or an even Mix? It's important because you have a great budget, but do you want to by a great projector, with super resolution? Or, do you want the sound to rock your world as a listening room? Does your $2... 
Good/great preamp with ht pass through? Thoughts?
McIntosh C2200 
Phono Pre-amp for Analog Newbie
OK, I ended up with a McIntosh C2200, Clearaudio Solution with RB300 tonearm, BenzMicro Glider H2 cartridge. Still not all hooked up. 
Speakers for a first-time separates system?
I have not listened to the Dynaudios, but the Tylers and especially the Paradigms are extremely fine speakers. I love the S2, and think that it is an incredible bargin. Why would you eliminate the Paradigms? I don't know anyone who has heard them,...