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Really Inexpensive Systems That Sounded Great?
This is doesn't refer to a system but a while back I purchased two tower speakers under the Plaisir name made by Triangle for $100/pair new and they are amazing.  As far as I can tell they contain the same components as their Color speakers with c... 
$3000 Speaker Search
Not sure why you are so focused on 3 ways but I would further support you look at the Spatial Hologram speaker line.  You get a long period of to return if you don't like them but it is hard to believe you would not like the sound.  They do have a... 
Anthem 225 vs Parasound A21 vs Emotiva Xpa 7 Gen 2
I also am very satisfied with my Anthem i225, playing vinyl, high definition through a MAC and CD's through a Rega Saturn with and without a Supreme DAC-9 depending on the CD and driving Spatial Hologram M4Ts.  The high power of the Anthem really ... 
Repair shop in Washington State
Thanks for the responses, I will have a friend in Portland check out Echohifi.  This flashing light is not a feature, the normal operation of the amp is the light on the volume knob is red when you turn it on (standby) and then when the delay rela... 
Best female vocal recording on CD?
Can't add a lot to a great list of vocalists here, but a minor suggestion, Jane Monheit has a lot of pedestrian stuff out there, but she seemed to find her strength in the "Surrender" album.  Gardot, Barber, Peyroux, etc. are all great ... might a... 
Budget Audiophile Looking For Amplifier Suggestions
Just another suggestion if interested in an integrated amplifier, the Anthem i225 never comes up in "high end" discussions but my experience has been outstanding as I tried moving from lots of, at the time, esoteric vintage equipment to more moder... 
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
I have had the Spatial M4s since the end of May 2016 and there is no accumulation of dust that I can detect in the open woofers as of now.  This time period included a total remodel of the kitchen so that doesn't seem to be a problem.  They are ac... 
Looking for a Speaker Recommnedation
There is always lots of good advice out there and if you can listen to them all you are likely to be better prepared, but unless the dealer will let you listen in your environment with you equipment it may or not be a good way to select.  I will s... 
Help Choosing Speakers
hifiron, FYI, there are some really good buys right now on new Anthem 225i integrates, at least still under warrantee.  For essentially $1K and the Spatials you would have what I think is a killer set up for 50% of what you were going to pay for s... 
Help Choosing Speakers
I don't have a high end system and a lot of vintage equipment.   Initially I used my Exposure XI/XIV preamp with the Exposure XII power supply, hooked up to a New York Audio Labs Moscode 300 (150 wpc).  These were very sweet with the Spatial's but... 
Shopping for new speakers
Further support for the Spatial Holograms, M3 or M4.  Of course we are all picking our favorite speakers which we own, why not?  You can audition lots of different speakers but most of them will done in the shop's listening room, not with your equ... 
Help Choosing Speakers
You should call Clayton and talk to him, but he recommends about 3 feet away from the wall but the Spatial's seem to work well in large or small rooms.  I use them in a large room, but in a near field setup.  One of the design features is that the... 
Help Choosing Speakers
It would be worth your time to look at the Spatial Hologram M4.  Clayton is well informed and will spend the time to discuss your front end.  He also offers a long trial period to fully break in the speakers before deciding to keep them or not.  H... 
Shopping for an integrated, advice s'il vous plait.
I would second the Anthem 225i.  Powerful, exceptionally low noise floor, very versatile, solid build so it should last a long time, accurate but musical sound for a solid state amp.  The only flaw in the ointment is the remote control of the volu... 
Exposure XI and IX preamp/power supply
That's outstanding Gordon. I'm not sure if we can post an email address but I'll take a chance if you could send the pdf. nakamaye@gonzaga.eduI certainly appreciate this.