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chinese counterfeitng
I worked in a factory, that for economic reasons started buying heavy lifting cradle straps from China. The tag said rated for 10,000 pounds. They ripped apart at 2800 pounds. A couple of our maintenance guys almost lost their lives because of this.  
Tekton DI Monitors
CorelliAgree with your stance on imaging in part, but, some speakers do image a lot better (without having your head in a vice locked in the sweet spot) than others. Tekton isn't one of them.... 
HAVE ALL SALES STOPPED ON AUDIOGON ???
"Younger folks are a speck of this hobby, and their interests are elsewhere."What is it I always say, oh yes, "Darn Millennials!" lol 
Seeking informed advice on speaker acquisition (Vandersteen vs. OHM Walsh)
I have owned speakers at price levels above and below the Vandy Treo Ct's. These speakers with one 2Wq sub are giving me the best sound I ever had in my system. I have never owned Ohm Walsh  speakers, but have heard them and they are fine speakers... 
A way to listen to a large collection
I see a critical word in my above post must have been eliminated by the Moderators. I should have said, "high on one's crap list."  Sorry to the moderators, BUT I was using a direct quote from the late J. Gordon Holt himself..... 
A way to listen to a large collection
The late J. Gordon Holt said that "nothing" puts a recording higher on one’s list than to listen to a new recording 15 times (or more) in a row! His philosophy was to listen to any recording no more than twice a month. He said this takes a lot of ... 
Cambridge Azur 851C Upsampling DAC, CD Player & Preamplifier
My Cd player of the last six years has been the Cambridge 851-C. I love this piece. It's one of those components that I don't plan to ever get rid of. The only way I would is if it broke beyond repair. Yes, there is better digital out there now, b... 
Tekton DI Monitors
This is why I don't think much of most reviewers. About the only thing they have above average Joe audiophile is some writing style and command of the English language. And even THAT could be debated. I would challenge any reviewer to actual liste... 
"Warm" vs. "cold" sound in Bluesound node 2 and Aries Mini with warm/soft amp and DAC
Personally, I can't see you going wrong with either one. Try 'em both! 
Vandersteen Quatro Wood CT Setup Questions
I would highly recommend Ultra Fidelis. That is where I bought my Treo Ct's from. The main guy there is a gentleman by the name of Jonathon Spelt. Terrific person and pro setup guy. Richard Vandersteen talks very highly of Jon. He won't steer you ... 
Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these?
Hey Jim, I had that same thought! 
Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these?
I see that guy had button for "make offer" but no "buy it now". My thinking is he may have gotten more than his asking price of $7490.  
Best sounding "budget" integrated amp for Vandersteen 2C.
Emotiva has some nice amps at budget prices. Decent power delivery too! IMO. 
Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these?
Saw a guy on A'gon selling a pair of like new Quattro Wood Ct's in Mahogany walnut (along with crossovers) for $7490. Man, those went fast!!!! 
What does 10B mean to you-
The next step up from model 10A......