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Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
I must confess that I haven’t read every post so this might be redundant. FWIW:http://www.laventure.net/tourist/caps.htm 
Tannoy Westminster amp matching question.
Borg, The older Solistas are fine amplifiers for the money, but the MkII version is almost a complete redesign with much better transformers. It’s not just an incremental improvement. Although, like Bvdiman, I’m concerned about the SET matching - ... 
Tannoy Westminster amp matching question.
Borg, My friend owns a Solista. Which version is being offered? Viva has made significant upgrades to this amp over the years. 
Tannoy Westminster amp matching question.
Borg, I like SETs too, but found happiness with a low power (25W/Ch.) 300b push-pull amp. Allowing that all amplifier designs involve some give and take, to my ears, this approach is the best balanced. You might find differently, but based on what... 
Focal Scala or Diablos with subs?
"Can I have my cake & eat it too!”I never can, but good luck to you. 
Focal Scala or Diablos with subs?
"This is after all a pretty significant purchase (at least for my budget)."Okay, I understand... the Scalas got you excited. But without a home audition, there’s just no getting around the fact that you’re taking a chance. Therefore, I advise you ... 
Focal Scala or Diablos with subs?
"What do you think about the second sub idea?”I know this isn’t what you want to hear but, in my experience, subs are one of those personal preference sort of things. Some love em, some don’t. If I added subs in my system, I’d probably want to mak... 
Focal Scala or Diablos with subs?
I think that you’ll find that your room and listening position is much too confining for the Scalas. Big speakers in big rooms will always add a new dimension to the listening experience that many, and this apparently includes you, will find appea... 
What is the best....?
"...with a large glass of 50 year old Whisky, Coke and just the right amount of ice.”LOL - you’re just messin with us, right? 
Best chestnut roasting recipe
Have you tried dipping them in sour cream and chives? Then you could add bacon bits and cheddar for loaded chestnuts :-) 
What is the best....?
No matter how subjective the criteria, no matter how unattainable the answer is, an answer must exist. Somewhere, something, without any qualifications, is in fact "the best”. That said, if this was intended as a serious question instead of a "Tp... 
What is the best....?
Hmmm? 
Why no as many post about music vs equipment......
Personally, I would love to talk more about music. My problem is that I find writing and communicating about music is a much more daunting task than writing about equipment... which taxes me plenty.That said, I have been turned onto so much great ... 
Why are dealers so scared to sell product out of
Hi Zd542, Thank you for the kind words. Yes, you’re right about my dealer friend; he was also a reasonable man. If a customer walked in knowing what he wanted and didn’t require much in the way of service, he would usually be offered a discounted ... 
Why are dealers so scared to sell product out of
In the same sense that it is neither unreasonable nor unfair to expect a certain level of service when the cost of that service is incorporated into the price of a product, it is not unreasonable to ask for a discount if one isn’t getting that ser...