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Vandersteen 5a vs. B&W 802D vs. Maggie 3.6 vs.?
I own Martin Logan Oddassy and am thinking of going with the 5a's. My question is. Will they sound good with my all Krell gear? 
Build my own speakers?
Flat 10 ohms. Yes that a big problem unless you like one speaker. Then you are still looking at plus or minus 2 ohms. And a mini monitor to fill a large room. They usually consist of two way speaker. I never heard a mini monitor that sounded great... 
Build my own speakers?
My first project build will be made from MDF (many layers glued with a proprietary substance) and ordinary cement as a filler (don't ask also it is proprietary). My crossovers will be built and designed by me. Also I did extensive studies on prope... 
Build my own speakers?
I am kidding. I am going to save up to purchase his speaker. Happy New Year everyone !!!!!! 
B&W Signature Diamond : Anyboy heard them?
I AGREE WITH STRINGREEN !!!!!!!!! 
Build my own speakers?
Thanks for all the replies. I am a serious audiophile. I have 2 degree's one in advanced mathematic functions (electronics) and the other in mechanical. The speakers i en-vie are Vandersteen 5a's. Richard did his homework as in I do. Richard also ... 
Phono hum
I am using a regular single ended cable. I am not grounding from phono pre to table. 
Phono hum
I have VPI table. I used to have the hum then i disconnected the ground and use a regular transparent cable to pre-phono. No more hum. 
which would you replace first?
I believe the pre-phono is way more important then the cart. 
Considering going Vinyl--Please talk me out of it
Vinyl RULES. CD'S are hard with no space and time. 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
I HEARD THE VANDERSTEEN 5'A WOW!!!!! SORRY MARTIN LOGAN. I'M RETIRING YOU..... 
Is it best to leave gear on or to shut it off?
All great equipment stays on in stand-by mode. Keeps the transistors ready. Solid State not familier with tubes but I love high doller tube systems. 
How much does your system retail for?
60,000 AND CLIMBING. 
What made you select "audio" as your hobby
Have you ever heard a great put together system? If you have not do not seek out to do so. You'll answer your own question. 
What's your profession? Age?
I am 37. Single (cry). I work in Engineering.