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Thiel 3.7 vs Wilson Sasha
I recently heard also the Magico Q5 and the M5 series.Both driven with super high end gears.Definitely i can appreciate the refinement of these speakers.But for a floorstander, it isn't quite as full range sounding as say a Wilson Sophia or sasha.... 
Ortofon A90 or Air Tight PC-1
ThuchanI heard it on two occasions: one was a Kuzma reference TT and arm , while the other was with a VPI HRX, JMW 12.5 arm.On both occasions i found the sound consistent which is smooth, a little rolled of on top, refine, dynamic, superb bass dyn... 
Ortofon A90 or Air Tight PC-1
Airtight anyday !! wasnt too impress with the A90. Too smooth for my taste. 
The Best Best Speaker Thread
Each of us will have different taste and preference and budget so "best" is relative & very subjective.There will always be no end to this debate about being the best. 
Thiel 3.7 vs Dynaudio C4
Agree, room size is one of the important criteria in determining which speaker is appropriate for that room.with the right room size and proper speaker matching, that system should sound good.Everything else is a matter of preference. 
Lavardin IS Reference or IT - anyone heard?
I had the pleasure of owning Lavardin IT few years back. Maybe it was a system mismatch or cabling mismatch, I could never get it to sound right.It was a disappointment for me but nonetheless it was a good experience having it.I sold it a few mont... 
Dynaudio C4 vs B&W 802D
I'd take the C2 or C4 anyday over any BW. BW sound is not my cup of tea although i have friends that loves the BW sound and I respect them for that. 
Thiel 3.7 vs Dynaudio C4
In the end, nothing beats an audition on both of these fine speakers. 
Are Harbeth S HL5's As Good As Reviewers Claim?
Like all things, components, speakers, room need to be tweaked so that optimimum performance can be acheived.I have no problems at all with my SHL5 producing air, detail, soundstage, etc... if ever to nitpik the shl5, i wish it was more dynamic wi... 
Koetsu owners cartridge set up ?
1k ohm is actually 100 ohms in real life loading. That is the recommended loading for the koetsu. Although mine is at 150 ohms at the moment and i'm happy with it. 
What is the best Sasha or Maxx3 ?
Go for a pair of Sophia 3 and spend the rest of the $ on good acoustics. You will need it. 
TW-Acustic Arm
PCosta,Agree!! 
Yet Another Speaker Choice Question
Personally Dyns are best with strong, powerful s/s amp.That hardness is due to the amp loosing steam at higher volume levels be it solid state or tube, it can have that character.If you like the dyns sound, you might want to look at a more powerfu... 
Which speakers have the biggest soundstage
Like what othershave posted, soundstage size is not just contribution of the speakers, room acoustics plays a big role as well. 
TW-Acustic Arm
auditioning arms is best when done on your own system using the same cart, phono stage & the rest of the gears. Otherwise, its very difficult to judge how one arm is different to another especially if the arms are placed in different systems w...