paradisecom

Responses from paradisecom

Any tricks to remove drivers from a (sticky) cabinet
If the removal of the binding post doesn’t work, and you’re forced to trying to pry the driver out, go to an auto parts store and buy a set of auto interior trim removal tools. They’re usually about $15 and come with several sizes and shapes of pl... 
My last Integrated Amp: $5-10,000?
There are quite a lot of good options in that budget range.  In addition to what has been suggested, there are also some Accuphase offerings (E-280, E-380), as well as the Cary Audio SI-300.2d. I run a McIntosh MA5200 and its fantastic for me.  I... 
Can anyone recommend someone who recap crossovers
I imagine GR-Research could take care of this for you.   
Advice from Audiogon family - best speaker $3k-$4k
A great alternative to Sonus Faber would be Vienna Acoustics.   
Hey - What Happened to the Beware of Viking Acoustics Thread
Perhaps Agon pulled it temporarily to gather facts from both parties in order to verify everything before reinstating the thread.  (??)  
KEF celebrates sixty years with the LS60 Wireless
Very cool looking!  I'd love a set for our family room system.  
Large speaker recommendation
How about moving from the Elipsa's to the Stradivari's?  If not, and I had the budget, I'd look into a set of used MBL's.   
Any good audio stores in Scottsdale?
LMC is the place to go, now.   
What does a subwoofer solve?
For those that have tried subwoofers in their systems and didn't like them, the usual reason for this is improper placement and integration.  They can take quite a while to set up properly and incremental changes can yield great results but could ... 
Speakers for yoga studio
How about a set of ceiling-suspended 901's?  They throw sound all over quite well, can crank when needed and come in under budget.  
most beautiful (looking) speakers
The Wilson stuff is too Maximilian for me.   
Monitor Audio: audiophile quality?????
Excellent zombie thread.  17 years!  
Need a easy drive speaker while I am traveling
I would just look into a good Bluetooth speaker like the offerings from Marshall, B&O or the B&W Zeppelin.   
most beautiful (looking) speakers
Whoa, those Minataurs look like something from the Chronicles of Riddick.   I forgot to add to my list before #3 the Blades, Vienna Acoustics Schonberg’s and the Dali Fazon F5’s.  
most beautiful (looking) speakers
1). Sonus Faber Stradivari 2)  Sonus Faber Cremona Elipsa  3). Kef Blades 4). Other non-boxy stuff.