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Bose 901's with "highend ancillaries"??
Good point by al (as usual). 
In Memoriam: Bobby Palkovich of Merlin Music
He seemed very passionate about what he did. That says a lot. 
It Was 40 Years Ago Today...
I never know what to say about Springsteen other than I like some of his stuff. Mostly his early stuff like Marty but also doteot and the river to some extent. Born in the USA is ok too. I have his live box set. It's just ok. And this from a Rutge... 
REVIEW: The Fritz Carbon 7 SE
++ DgarretsonIf I were a small audio vendor ( I am not one at all) I would look to any venue possible to help get word of my product out that can help keep my overhead low and then pass that on to my customers by offering a better value than they ... 
Bose 901's with "highend ancillaries"??
You might want to check for any independent measurements that might be published for 901s showing impedance and phase angle curves, also efficiency, ie the measurements that typically determine whether a speaker will be an easy load to drive (for ... 
Bose 901's with "highend ancillaries"??
HAve never owned Bose nor been strongly inclined.Had friends with them in their dorm rooms in college. They never impressed me there, but as mentioned I have heard some nice sounding 901 pro/commercial installs. The right room and some installatio... 
REVIEW: The Fritz Carbon 7 SE
I want to know more about "unknown products". More choices is better. Anyone here is free to review whatever they choose for whatever reason they want. I wish more people would. Noone is forced to read anything or drink the Kool Aid. 
Bose 901's with "highend ancillaries"??
Seems like a rasonable review.I usually enjoy them when I hear them in well set up pro/public venues.Like any speakers at the price point, they will have strengths and weaknesses that may fit some and not others. Bragging rights with audiophiles w... 
Bose 901's with "highend ancillaries"??
Don't know about Bose specifically, but in general, I would say that all speakers, old/new, good/bad benefit when mated with higher quality gear upstream. Digital sources and amp technology in particular has improved over the years. There are many... 
High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps
REb, did you sell the Decapos? Are you without speakers still at this point? 
Sell a speaker you like but CANNOT optimize sound?
It happens. 
High value, high efficiency speakers for SET amps
They (Fritz carbon 7 SEs)may sound different and even quite lovely (have not heard) but based on size and specs will be very surprised if these can inherently outperform even the Decapos off just a few watts, particularly in the bass, at higher vo... 
High Fidelity Cables -- A revelatory experience
Excellent analogy Dead! 
HDMI Cables
I get good quality well reviewed ones on Amazon that are not expensive and work just fine. And yes I am very picky when it comes to getting good results. 
Who believes that Robert Plant
Was he better in his prime than Ian Gillian in his?