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What interesting or unusual gear has passed though your system during your audio life?
Interesting to hear Threshold. I guess for me it would be an old Threshold T200 that just wasn't a good sonic match for ML SL3 electrostatic hybrids (out of the room in twenty minutes).     I wish I still had it today, but back then it was worth t... 
Has Anyone Here Tried The SVS Soundpath Feet On A Rel Sub?
In the last month or so I have used 3 Nobsound spring feet on each of three SVS sealed subs in my listening room. I pull out most all the springs and have no difficulty with the subs staying in position on carpet. The reduced bass through the susp... 
SF vs Raidho
+2stereo5I own Raidho Ds. I've heard many SFs over the years. No comment. 
Two surprising things I found that improved my imaging and staging...
Glad for the mispell, intentional or not. Miller's wit gives me a chuckle.I am in the equidistant camp and use about a 7.5ft triangle with the D2s and my ears (about 50" from front 20'w wall, 20wx17d room). Aimed just a bit, towed or toed, behind ... 
BI-WIRING VS DIRECT (2X2) CABLE for Martin Logan SL3
SL3s were my first good speaker in 1995 and served as my primaries until 2011 (Dyne Sapphires, then Raidho D2s, keepers). I had plenty of amps and wiring changes over that time and used decent copper wiring.I'd definitely recommend horizontal bi-a... 
Dynaudio Contour 30i or Sonus Faber Olympica II
After 16 years with Martin Logan SL3 electrostats, I had a pair of Dynaudio Sapphires for five years. They were fine but happily traded away along with a pair of Dynaudio Excite X-12s and a pair of Scansonic MB2.5s (sweet) (all mint) for used Raid... 
Have you moved away from full range to standmount speakers + subs?
I will never forget sitting unobtrusively in the Synergistic room at RMAF almost ten years ago after a couple attendees told Ted they did not hear what he suggested they hear. When they left his best curse words came out to describe them to anothe... 
What Monitors would you pick for my new office (bookshelf) >>
Please don't buy speakers that have sufficient bass at low level listening, as they'll probably be a bit much at normal levels. You need an old fashioned loudness control or bass adjustment.Joseph Audio speakers are superb in my book. An excellent... 
You own a store, you sell 2 brands, which?
Fun question; thanks.   The McIntosh / Sonus Faber combo does a lot for me. SF is a great conventional dynamic speaker with low end up to nice high end models. Mac stuff is a bit pricier but wonderful and can cover all bases. They are a solid pair... 
Opinions and choices for a small speaker for mid sized room.
After owning Scansonic MB2.5s for a few years, and having had Raidho D1s in my listening room for months I should have thought to mention the MB1 as value for the dollar, especially if used with a dialed-in sub. (Those two speakers forced me into ... 
Opinions and choices for a small speaker for mid sized room.
I have not heard, but would be interested in hearing the Golden Ear BRX stand-mount speaker. That's it. A lot of great choices out there and good recommendations. 
What speaker do you passionately want to demo?
Yes, oh yes. Borresen 05s would be a thrill to hear.  I'd also like to listen to top of the line Tidal and Rockport loudpeakers. 
My swarm sub system is in The Absolute Sound !!
+1 on jnovak    Beautiful room that is functional. Lovely home too. 
Wyred 4 Sound and Thiels
I had my brother's 2.3s for a half year with various power amps back in the late 90s (I owned ML SL3s then). I have owned and used an STI-1000 for at least 6+ years now, first with now long gone Dynaudio Sapphires and that sounded fine overall; th... 
Vivid Audio Speakers
Have to side with prof and his impressions. I have immensely enjoyed listening to that 'extra' clarity of Vivid loudspeakers at RMAF over many years. And after the auditioning I have always been sure they'd be fatiguing over the long haul unless t...