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Harbeth 40.3 XD + Ton Trager First Impressions
If you use Gaia feet or Townsend stands, does it make using Tontrager or Resonant Woods stands less critical , or is there a synergistic effect to using both.  Just wondering if decoupling devices with less expensive metal stands would still be ve... 
Harbeth 40.3 XD + Ton Trager First Impressions
If you use Gaia feet or Townsend stands, does it make using Tontrager or Resonant Woods stands less critical , or is there a synergistic affect using both.  Just wondering if decoupling devices with less expensive metal stands would still be very ... 
Amp and Preamp recommendations for Yamaha NS5000
Did anyone ever compare the ns 5000 with Harbeth 40.x? Similar size, cost and efficiency but that doesn’t mean they sound the same. I’ve never heard the Yamaha. If it sounds like the Harbeth but more lively I would be interested.   
Added a LHY OCK 2 to EtherRegen > Bricasti chain
Anybody else think the brookepeterson post was written by AI? I fiddled with Chatbot a little bit and I it’s been the same style. Not saying it’s a crime or anything if it was. Welcome to 2023…  
NEW QUALIO AUDIO IQ SPEAKERS REVIEW : REVELATORY ?!
Very nice! keep us posted.   
Review on AricAudio Motherlode MKII preamplifier
Congratulations! Let us know what you think. Did you compare with the Motherlode XL and what improvements did Aric say the better caps will bring?  
The Forgotten
@charles1dad BPT morphed into Core Power, which is now distributed by Underwood Wally.  
NEW QUALIO AUDIO IQ SPEAKERS REVIEW : REVELATORY ?!
@superchunk    congratulations. Please report after you’ve got them.   
Devore 0/96 and Room Size
@grannyring, If I were considering dipoles, such as electrostatics, I would definitely try them along the 15 foot wall, but box speakers have generally sounded best along the 19.5 wall. I think that the sloped ceiling creates an amphitheater effe... 
Devore 0/96 and Room Size
The room is 15 x 19.5, and the ceiling slopes from 7.5 to 9.5 ft. My intention is to place the speakers along the 19.5 wall at the 7.5 end.  
Devore 0/96 and Room Size
Thanks everyone! I think the room is marginal. It could be large enough, but maybe not. I think it’s a great idea to talk with John Devore, since it sounds like he wouldn’t mind. If anybody should know…  
The strong opinions around ceramic speakers
Erik, Too bad there's no practical way to hear these. They sound like speakers with ceramic drivers for people who don't normally like ceramic drivers. https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/bonysound-jazz-2022/  sorry, I don't know how to ins... 
Gato speakers
Reviewers have different styles and goals. Steve isn't dissecting every aspect of a $1200 pair of speakers, that's not his MO. He thinks they are well-made, sound pretty good, and are on the warm/lush side of the spectrum. My take away: if that ap... 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
I checked out the recent YouTube videos comparing the Nenuphar and the Jazzon. With the caveat that I don't have the best headphones, I found the Nenuphars to be noticeably more engaging than the Jazzons. They just had a liveliness that the Jazzon... 
KEF Blade 2
Congratulations and enjoy your new speakers!