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Thoughts about these forums
Jadmo6, i agree with your sentiments.....and welcome back.my opinion is that some here post opinions or viewpoints as 'unquestioned facts'; some take offense with different viewpoints; others question the morality of economic decisions; others hav... 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
DBK, the DarTZeel is quite wonderful in my fairly large room on the 90db, 4 ohm nominal Midi Exquisite. i would guess that in a more normal sized room that the Dart would be just fine on the 94db, 6 ohm nominal VR7.any amp/speaker combo needs to b... 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
hi Keith, after hearing both the Midi Exquisite and the CRM 3.2 at CES with the Kharma sub.......i decided not to go the subwoofer direction. i never did try a sub in my room with my old Exqusites......i did seriously consider it however."That dar... 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
Hooper; i wanna know how you planned all this last summer......it's always the quiet ones you gotta watch. 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
Sean; my comments about Audiogon's moderation policey were not in any way directed at you (i was simply whineing); we have never had any acrimoney of any kind between us and there is none now. we do disagree on whether you have adaquate informatio... 
Are in-wall speakers worth considering?
do you know any musicians that play inside walls?music is valid on any level.....so if the lifestyle issues are sufficiently important then in-wall is just fine. but there will be significant limitations to what the system can do.i have a full hou... 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
Sean; i've kinda got frustrated with this thread. i even sent Mr. Audiogon a post complaining (for the first time ever) about 'delays pending moderator approval'. if the 'gon' wants to slow down a thread, that is their business......but then i jus... 
Is there a best cartridge track force gauge?
i use the Winn's ALM-1 electronic VTF guage good to .01 of a gram. i also have the Shure which works fine as a backup.i agree that once you are in the ballpark it becomes a matter of tuneing by ear....so having exact tracking force measurements is... 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
Sadeek; my plan is to compare the DarTZeel and Tenor 300 Hybrid Monos on the VR9's. i do have experience with the Tenor 75 watt OTL's and have heard the ML2's numerous times at shows. the VR9's would be just fine with either the Tenor OTL's or the... 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
French Fries.no#1. yes, maybe#2. yes#3. unfortunately, yes#4. no, not necessarily#5. probably, what's a DK?have a nice day. 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
Cinematic Systems, you are confusing my Exquisite Ref 1D's with the Midi Exquisites. i have only throughly measured the big Exquisite Ref 1D's in my new room. these are now sold and i am using a loaner set of Midi Exquisites.i am 'guessing' on my ... 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
thanks sirspeedy for the good wishes. the attention (good and bad) my postings attract is of my own doing. if i don't want the feedback i should just keep to myself. mostly i enjoy the discussions and relationships that result from my choice to sh... 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
sirspeedy, as Howie mentioned.....i am not one to change gear willy-nilly. i had owned to Exquisite's for almost 4 years.....and had no particular desire to change until the new room came along and gave me a reason. i've had the same cables for 4 ... 
Help with room treatments
first, nice set-up and beautiful room.....that looks like a great place to listen.you have a few things going on there.the two biggest influences on your sound are the TV and the ceiling......neither of which you likely want to fool with. if it is... 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
Sirspeedy; if you look at the price issue of any Euro product......it has taken a hit in the last few years......the Kharma's more than some. i am not going to judge the current importer.....he can either make the case for value or not. i would on...