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Snell Type A/II or Type E/III - opinions wanted
Briefly, some time ago. A pair of K was what really spurred my interest in Snell in the first place. Similar to the J/IV that I so much liked but without the same bass extension due in part to being in a smaller cabinet. I wouldn't pass up the cha... 
Snell Type A/II or Type E/III - opinions wanted
I never said I wasn't happy with my EIIIs, in fact I love them! Only that I'd like to move up the family tree, within reason, if there is some greater height to be achieved in vintage Snell ;)I have yet to hear a Snell I don't like. There is somet... 
Snell Type A/II or Type E/III - opinions wanted
I have nothing against the Kevin Voecks designs, the J/IV is an exceptional speaker. I did get to extensively demo a local pair of Type D with a stack of Naim in a better room than mine. They seemed easier to place than the E/III (in my room) and ... 
Snell Type A/II or Type E/III - opinions wanted
As for the age of the speaker, again, these have been recently overhauled, completely. The owner describes them as "better than new"? 
Snell Type A/II or Type E/III - opinions wanted
I've seen the Bs on the 'bay. One pair local pickup only and the other pair after shipping would easily top $2ooo... more than I need to spend if I want to keep "happily" in front of "married".I can have the A/II for right at $900 and he's willing... 
Dahlquist DQ-8 was: Newbie needs advice...
I have two friends with DQ-8s and have been impressed by both. Great speakers, perhaps a bit lacking in bass, but very transparent and detailed. Particularly nice with vinyl. I would have bought these myself but stumbled across a pair of DQ-20i at... 
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