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anyone with a 'system' near me?
GOOD IDEA! 
Upgrading from Sols 5.3s--Sonatina maybe
I've enjoyed my Sonatinas since January, i've not regreted getting them at all. I'm driving with a VAC 32 (wpc) triode amp with killer Mullard/Amperex n.o.s. tubes and Shunyata Viper v2 power cord. The sonatinas- like all good speakers - are revea... 
How do you feel about your system?
well, thats changes as the days on the calender do. this is somewhat perplexing, but let me state, i'm extremely happy with the pleasure provided by my system with the current (last 6 months) upgrades/changes i've made. i guess i'm- like most -ove... 
Amp+Cords or New Amp, best bang for $$$
Meta-ThaT's a tough one. I would buy the best amp, because you can always- down the road -get some cords but it may be tougher to get a better amp, being stuck with your old one. Yes, IME, I bought a used V.A.C. triode amp (knowing the weakness' o... 
Results of granite platforms for Silverl
Garfish, well not actual experience with amps on flooring. i do have an identical or very similiar situation for my floor -sitting PLC and my triode amp. the amp is on a triangle (lead-filled) Lovan stand, sitting on top. there are (2) pices of 3c... 
How come a power cable changes the sound?
i'm asuming you were talking about the shunyata cobra and their blk mamba, when you said "bsolutely no diff i sound". hmmmmmm, 've listened to both of these cords extensively and must offer a different finding. while maintaining a family-sound, th... 
new power cord or dac?
While my experience is much more power cords than dac's, i agree that i suspected that the dac would be more beneficial, but having no first-hand knowledge i tossed my query out there. i've had insides suggest that my dac is fine but i really ques... 
Silverline Sonata?
Gentlemen- I've owned my Sonatinas since january-I love them. Everytime I see an ad for them (or my powersnakes) I always contact the owner, asking why are you selling? Stating, clearly, my intent not to purchase but for input. Never have I been t... 
granite base for speakers
Subarugu-thanks for sharing your experiences on this matter. I supected that shifting the driver further away from a boundry, in this case floor, would affect the bass response. I've noticed it with other speakers as well. Well, I'm listening whil... 
CABLES for Tubes?
i've got the sonatinas and like the silverline audio conductors as bi-wire speaker cables. i also like their interconnect but am using XLO type 1.1 and Magnan type vi right now. the silverline cables are the same wire they use internally in the sp... 
Who R U?
I'm 43, single, one (3) year old boy. Artist living in the midwest. Just completerd the Columbus marathon on sunday (I'm enjoying some down time now). Been an audiophile seen I was 18, music lover since 65'. Other hobbies I enjoy when not listenin... 
what is everybody listening to right now
dated material sounds great, but as another poster said, "...good systems make great recordings sound great, great systems make all recordings sound great". mike 
vac or art audio
I'm using the VaC pa 35/35 (32 wpc) EL-34 triode amp. This amp is not directly heated like the 30/30. I feel it mates very well w/my Sonatinas. I've heard the 30/30 MK II, feeling they were the best amps I've heard-period. But the other amps menti... 
Best and Worst customer service?
Vac, Shunyata, Audio magic are among the best. 
Best of value-based systems
Mr. Campbell- Thought-provoking thread. I'm w/you regarding bang-for-buck equipment/system. OR as another post said "try to get the best performance w/the least amount of dough". But before you think I'm toying around w/NaD-quality gear, let me sa...