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Ortho Spectrum Speaker Filters?
I'll chime in here, since there's been so little discussion of this product anywhere.The claims of the available online review (http://stereotimes.com/acc041402.shtm) for the ML-206 Musicalizer were pretty outrageous, but in my system I found all ... 
Any comments on the Decware Zen amp?
Hi, Paul,Congratulations on your new Zen. People's stories about their experiences with the Zen amp seemed too good to be true, but have all proven true for me as well.I ran into the same puzzle about bass extension and got a subwoofer (REL Strata... 
How to Listen ??
I'm with Gunbei. How sound makes me feel is a big part of what makes listening time satisfying for me. I am required to think for most of the day. If my system is making me think about sound, it isn't doing what I've chosen to pay so much to accom... 
Listener fatigue
Overemphasized treble has proven hard for me to listen to for long, but I associate listener fatigue most with edgier-than-natural transients etching instruments into their positions, _demanding_ attention from various positions in the soundstage ... 
Barebone 2A3 or SET Amp and speaker
This is a bit off-topic, but in case anyone here is interested, I did try many input tubes for the Zen in the old system, but not in the new system. The Zen might benefit from a lusher input tube now. I'll have to try that eventually before making... 
Don't see much on Silverline Sonata so..
I had also noticed a shortage of information on these speakers, but became convinced by the Soundstage.com reviews and to a lesser extent audioreview. Emailing people who submit reviews can gather a lot of useful information.I am very much loving ... 
Barebone 2A3 or SET Amp and speaker
I can chime in here that I really love my Wright WPA 3.5 monoblock amplifiers, which are based on the 2A3 output tube and are frequently found here at the $1000 price point.That might mean using existing speakers until more money accumulates. Gett... 
Will Internet Distroy High End ?
I would not have gained access to high end audio if not for the internet. The ability to read lots of (potentially) unbiased personal reviews has made the decision process more informed while offering more options. Used prices don't hurt, either, ...