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Audio research
Thank you Elizabeth obviously you understood my question.I know there is no contest between a reference audio research and a sp9,just wanted to get some input on the two units, its just going to be a trade between a couple of old audiophile buddie... 
Audio research
Lostbears,Thats just what I was going to do.The guy i might trade with is an old audio buddy.If I decide not to take it he already has a buyer.Would love to try out an ls25 or a ref 5se but way out of price range. For the used price of 500 to 600 ... 
Not ENOUGH GAIN
One more question,since the grounded grid is without a mute switch should I turn it off when not in use,or just leave on all the time.? Thanks Maxwell 
Not ENOUGH GAIN
Wilsynet,yes you are correct,it is great having so much control over the gain,just took a day to get use to it. Thanks Maxwell 
Not ENOUGH GAIN
Onhwy61, Yes that makes sense,I would like to thank everyone who has taken the time to give me there advise,everything sounds great and is working as it should,just not use to having gain at the end of the vc.Thank you Maxwell 
Not ENOUGH GAIN
Jeff,sorry I mean on a scale of 1 to 10 seven is like 1:30 I can not play as loud as I would like it to.George made the suggestion of trying a tube with more gain,sounds like a good idear,but I will call transcendent and see what they think.And to... 
Not ENOUGH GAIN
Mechans,Yes the pre is new to the system,I have had many different preamps in my systems like counterpoint,audio research,thershold,a vintage 1970s hk 402 which also worked very well,always had tons of volume with each one. My vons are 87db I also... 
New Transformer possible?
Elizabeth,thankyou for the advice I will give everything a try and let you know.How do you go about making a muffler, it is something I thougth about,but really have know idear how to make one.Thanks Maxwell 
BI-AMP OR NOT?
E-mailed Kevin from von schweikert,he said if I wanted to bi-amp all I have to do is add a new set of speaker post and soder wire from woofer.The vr3s use to come with a bi-amp option,as easy as it would be,I would have to agree with most of you a... 
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?
For a long time I had the typical problem of "is it wife friendly" WHERE ARE WE GOING TO PUT THAT OR THEY DO'NT LOOK RIGHT.If you can, get your own audio room,any where in the house. It really helps. MAXWELL 
The Worst Speaker you have ever heard.
YES,I,would have to agree,bose are the worst,only there advertiseing sounds good.