mrjstark

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With $20,000 in your hand, what speaker would you
" I think there is something to meet most anyone's needs realistically in this price range."There sure is ;) 
Does speaker toe-in affect reflection points?
Shadorne,take the speaker's horizontal dispersion into consideration. ;)I am sure that Martin Logan with very narrow dispersion will be less affected by 1st reflection points and closer to side wall placement then ................... lets say DALI... 
Musical Power cable
Ask Paul of Kaplan Cables if he can arrange a demo sample for you. There is quite a buzz in the underworld about these fine products. Does not hurt to try it and here the difference. Mariusz 
Inexpensive Cork Room Treatments
True, it won't fix low frequency anomalies. ............And there is more to acoustic room treatments then bass and 1st reflection points. "....GIK traps rule!"GIK and many others. :):):):) I use Echo Basters Phase 4 but there are many which work ... 
With $20,000 in your hand, what speaker would you
GV 3A might save you some money without missing a whole lot.  
Most agreed upon best speaker?
Add some and it will sound even better........... or settle for just "damn good!".:) Vintage or not - balanced room acoustic treatment will benefit ANY listening room and music reproduction. We all know the "aroma" of good coffee - how much sugar ... 
Inexpensive Cork Room Treatments
Natural Cork tiles are better value IMO and looks better. My front (65%) and back(100%) walls are cover with this pattern wall tiles.I love it for many reasons. 
PP or SET tube amp best resolution on horns?
I've used both (SET & PP) to voice my horns (95db) and both types of amplification excel at certain aspects of music reproduction. It would be wise to have both kinds of amplification home for honest evaluation. Low frequency reproduction of 6... 
Advice on source needed
Altmann Attraction NOS battery powered DACused RWA - hard to find ( one just sold for $1750)This one looks very interesting as well Aqvox from Germany 
Dodd preamp battery plays 40 minutes
Could be the smart-charge module. That was the case with my Dodd.After Gary replaced the charger - it was flawless.Give him a call. 
Vandersteen Quattros - Top Wooden Shelf DEFECT?
Bad scenario -they might have been damage in shipment. Inspect the tops' bottom side and top of the speakers ( mounting bracket for the top piece ).Hope you get that resolved.M. 
Vandersteen Quattros - Top Wooden Shelf DEFECT?
P.SIt is not a big deal - really. ......and yes, it is a part of the design - but it should be a tight fit.The tops slide towards the front of the speaker but away.Mariusz 
Vandersteen Quattros - Top Wooden Shelf DEFECT?
Remove the top by sliding it. You will see the screw(s). The screw provides sliding/tracking and hold down function. Take a screwdriver and tighten the screw just a bit (maybe 1 or two full turns in clockwise direction). This should prevent the to... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Agree. 
Tired of Problems with Tube Equipment
That is just plain silly. :):):)With your luck I wouldn't come near any kind of audio components (and definitly •NOT• mine).