mckinneymike

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Looking for a warm sweet speaker
I decided to pick up a pair of Spendor D7's for right now.  I found a really nice pair for less than $4K so I will give these modern boxes a chance.  If I like them I may go for the D9's after the new year.  I almost bought a pair of the Harbeth 4... 
Raven Audio Shaman or Silhouette MkII Monoblocks, pre-amps or others in Raven line....
Contact Dave Thomson at Raven Audio. He has been the US Distributor for quite some time. Always love listening to Raven separates at the audio shows.936-662-5100https://www.ravenaudio.com 
Harbeth 40.1 vs Sonus Faber Olympia III
ARC Ref 75 SE 
Proac Response D30 DS
OK you all have me seriously interested in the D48R’s. I use tube components though and the 4 ohm load worries me a bit. I have driven some other lower ohm speakers without issue though.   My room is 16x24 so I think I will be OK with them in here... 
what can reasonably be expected of a seller?
Totally agree. If a seller cannot be bothered to provide confirmation that the component is working and and no issues, then my money is better spent with a seller that gives a crap. If I was a seller, I expect no less from a buyer. PERIOD! 
Looking for a warm sweet speaker
Thanks to all that have given your opinions.  It is sincerely appreciated. 
Looking for a warm sweet speaker
"Steakster563 posts06-10-2018 1:50pm"Etched treble = dirty power. Fix that first. No reputable speaker company would spend their time, energy and $$$ in manufacturing & marketing a defective product. Just like a professional recording engineer... 
Looking for a warm sweet speaker
Does anyone have any experiences with Selah Audio? Rick Craig brought his Epico speakers to LSAF this year and it was a very interesting speaker. I am not really into self powered speakers but it was well thought out given what I heard during my b... 
Looking for a warm sweet speaker
Yes I had given some thought to the Spendors.  Years ago, when I first got into hi-fi the dealer that I worked for carried Spendor, Harbeth, KEF, Rogers and Quad.  I always had a fondness for SP-1's.  The vocal range on the best british monitors a... 
Looking for a warm sweet speaker
Realistic $7500 range. 
Looking for a warm sweet speaker
Sorry I am in Texas.