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| Best $2000-$3000 full range speaker? Some of my favs in no particular order (assuming proper amplification to drive each to potential, which will vary):DynaudioTotemFocal ProfilePSB OHM WalshMagnepan | |
| Has anyone heard the Denon 103-SA? Clavil,The differences you describe might be due more to replacing an old cart/stylus with a fresh on more so than any inherent differences in design/sound perhaps? Styli in particular require replacing from time to time with normal use.The 103R (... | |
| Opinions on these amps? The Gallos are power hungry and have a difficult load to drive as I recall. In these situations, you need a high power, high current SS amp usually in order to get optimal performance. What is your budget? You might consider looking at some of the... | |
| Your favorites amplifiers for their visual look ? The VAC Phi Beta is a fine looking unit! | |
| Aquafina for record cleaning I don't think Perrier would work well. Too many minerals in there. Maybe the natural carbonation would add scrub factor?Coke or Pepsi water is probably high end water for most.Poland Springs might be worth a try.I use cheaper distilled water acqui... | |
| Aquafina for record cleaning No Pepsi, Coke! | |
| Newbie question - equipment with good resale value Then of course some good pieces may be rarer and last a long time or be easily refurbished and become sought after collector items that eventually sell for way more than their original cost. For example, I recently saw a Thorens arm lift like the ... | |
| Newbie question - equipment with good resale value In general, I see products that offer high value (performance/dollar) as those that seem to hold value best. Wyred is a prime example. People seem to take the biggest pounding with more esoteric or one off products that may offer very high perform... | |
| Newbie question - equipment with good resale value The Wyred 4 Sound Class D amps seem to retain a lot of their original value at resale so far. | |
| Ohm Micro Walsh small vs. tall JF,FWIW, my OHMs replaced a pair of Maggies that I owned for a long time. I'd go with Johns recommendations to start. Direct exposure is not as critical with omnis as with Maggies, which are highly directional from my experience. You can always ch... | |
| Black-Eyed-Peas, the future of modern music? "Rap has rhythm but ignores melody and harmony. "A lot of highly regarded 20th century classical music has none of the above. I think what one considers art versus pap is largely just a matter of perspective and hubris. Some art can just be fun an... | |
| Ohm Micro Walsh small vs. tall Jf,No I do not do surround and have never heard an OHM surround setup, though I do think they are a natural for surround sound applications. | |
| Ohm Micro Walsh small vs. tall Find out where the super tweeters will be mounted. Usually, for 2 channel audio speakers, they are facing forward and inward 45 degrees. Surrounds may have the super tweeter mounted firing up (more omnidirectional).If mounted forward/inward, then ... | |
| Ohm Micro Walsh small vs. tall Shorter Walsh cabinets mean less low end extension. For surround speakers, that should not be an issue assuming bass is handled elsewhere (sub, front speakers).I think the decision should be made based on utility rather than sound. Wall mounts wil... | |
| Black-Eyed-Peas, the future of modern music? "Has anyone here who dismisses BEP decided 'against their better judgment' that someone else, also similarly dismissed, was actually worth listening to from time to time?"Brittney SpearsChristine AguileraElvisThe MonkeesAC/DCChumbawombaBEPThree No... |