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Questions for Vandersteen 5A owners...
Should the rear tweeter be included in Vandersteen model 7 speakers is Richard's personal choice. IMO, it isn't a necessity ........but why not give out the option of screwing-up the sound to those who can afford it.-------------------------------... 
CDP's being dumped for hard drive driven units?
SS drive is included in new ASUS ....... like this one for around $400.My buddy bought one and couldn't be happier. It isn't exactly MacBook Air but close....... considering that it was made by total screw-ups and runs on greed driven operating sy... 
Questions for Vandersteen 5A owners...
2009 CES , I promise Forums like this present valuable feedback for manufacturers..........hopefully they are listening.40K was/is an estimated asking price. 
Questions for Vandersteen 5A owners...
Agree ;) 
Questions for Vandersteen 5A owners...
From what I hear (R.V) , *cabinet materials cost is about 10K alone*drivers ...... guessing , about 5K*labor, cabinet material treatment, crossovers, amp, accessories etc. - 3KTotal = 18k (if my info is correct)Of course this amount will change if... 
Questions for Vandersteen 5A owners...
Middle range driver alone will set you back about $3500 - not including labor. 40k is also nothing to sneeze at. Candy apple red is the color of the first pair which will debut in 2009 CES. No veneer options as far as I know. 
CDP's being dumped for hard drive driven units?
Yes. Works great. Plus it works with my Sonos system. 
Newbe PC audio
Same here > no problems 
Need guidance on system config...help
AMR CD77 - used (in your budget)One of the best IMO.---------------------------------RWA ISABELLA PREAMP with build-in NOS DAC and headphone amp-Modwright Transporter or Mac as the source---------------------------------- 
Newbe PC audio
I should add that Isabellina dac is a buid in feature in my Isabella tube preamp.Mac usb-out •DAC USB-in • iTunes controled wirelessly by iTouch and "remote wiglet" (free download from Apple).Don't have that much exp. with "FireWire" but to my ear... 
Newbe PC audio
RWA Isabellina DAC with MacBook Air and iTouch as a controler replaced my $3200 Consonance Droplet .....which is collecting dust at the moment.I will keep my Droplet for sentimental reasons but I really start to question present technology and wha... 
2-way speaker with best bass
11-17-08: SpencerooI've said it before and I'll say it again, but take a good look at the SP Technology Timepiece 3.0Nice but be aware of.......... what are you going to pair them with.Few amps work really well with SPs. Hungry little buggers. Tu... 
Omni directional speakers
I will send you some info and ideas as soon as I get home.BestMariusz 
Omni directional speakers
Build them yourself Peter!You're handy right?I will have some early next year (similar to Duevels).Right after I finish these Sachiko-Single Driver speakersTake careMariusz 
Personal Preamp Evolution.
2008:Jan- Jas Array 1.1 tube Feb- Supratek ChardonnayMar- Granite Audio 770 Jun- Dodd battery preSep- Isabella (Red Wine Audio) with Isabellina NOS DAC 2009 - non2010 - ???