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Unable to audition used speakers a problem
I understand what you are saying, but most sales I have encountered here on agon always required shipping.Think about this:You buy a new set of floorstanders to replace the old ones.Do you really think you have room for 4 speakers in you living/li... 
How do I clean a sticky speaker
Try Afta - cleans anything! 
How far out there are you?
I think I'm at the point of no return.Not that I'm unhappy with anything that I own.I cannot think of any mistakes in my 2 channel system = NO RETURNS!My 7.1 rig may be due for updating, but I am still satisfied with it & will wait to see whic... 
Moerch DP6 or UP 4
Hi, I use the Gold 12" blue dot DP6 on my Verdier with a ZYX Universe & Clearaudio Insider Reference Wood & get excellent results.Happy New Year! 
Sexiest Pop Song Ever?
Male: Even if my heart would break - Aaron NevilleFemale: Anything by Eartha Kitt 
DaVinci Tonearm
Well we set it up yesterday with the Dynavector DRT XV1S & it is mind blowing!The Grandezza is a true piece of art, built like a aircraft carrier!Workmanship is probably the best I have ever seen.Cartridge needs time to break in, but sounds fa... 
DaVinci Tonearm
I just got my 12" Da Vinci Grandezza arm with their $2K cable (same copper wiring with RCA's) & will try it this weekend with the Dynavector DTR XV1S on my Verdier La Platine.Then with the ZYX Universe S-SB 2.4 & finally with the Clearaudi... 
S.F. Stradivari vs Dynaudio Temptation
I have the Strad's & will die with them! 
Musical Heaven, NOT Audio or Speaker heaven …
Wonderful speakers.Another One Bites The Dust!I know exactly how you feel.I had to have a smoke when I got the first SF Stradavari out of the box.About a hour later after setting them up & powering up - I had a smile that is still with me.Grea... 
Anyone here using vintage speakers?
Sometimes I really miss my old ESS AMT's.May still be the best top end I have ever heard.Bass was thunderous @ 400 wpc (dual mono Carvers) & my neighbors really loved me back then.If I had the room - I would find another pair, just for old tim... 
BAT VK30SE OR HOVLAND HP-100
Hi Paulo, I had the HP 100 with phono & it took the VAC Ren. Sig Mk. II with phono to replace it.If you can live w/o balanced or remote & are into vinyl - Go For The Hovland.It is dead quiet, very seductive looking & works like a charm... 
Ungrounding an Amp--Any Danger?
Try using a 3 prong adapter with the ground pin out first. 
When showing your system to others, what do you do
#1) & most important, I explain to them that if they touch anything - It's a capital offence & they will be shot.#2) Sit them down & away from the equipment.#3) Never tell them what anything cost as either they will not believe you or ... 
Help - Verdier La Platin manual
Hi Guys, Got it & got everything set up.Thank you all very much - Especially Mike in Vancouver BC.Best regardsRichard 
Review: Aural Thrills Audio Speaker cable
I ordered the Aural Thrills "active" speaker cables for my system & they sound & are working great.They are silent & the soundstage really opens up from a dead black background.Probably one of the best buys in any cable.Next I went for...