rlb61

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room size question.
This is a very challenging situation; however, you can get a good sounstage in a small room. Room treatments are essential, and I use GIK for mine. In my 11x11x8 room, my speakers are about 3’ from the back wall (measured to front baffle) and 29" ... 
Cables from amp to preamp or longer speaker cables…
This ^^^  
Why is it that every time, lately, that I'm interested in a thread...
@fertguy Whatever happened to MC?  
Wilson to Tekton to ????
I've sold to upgrade in the past and have never regretted it, except for a pair of Musical Fidelity Silver ICs, which were the best darn ICs I ever had. Stupid, stupid, stupid!  
Audio people you've had contact with that proved to be good people.
Jeff Joseph ... a total mensch!  
Suggest one obsure album we all should hear
I feel so old ’cuz I have never heard of most these bands. Nonetheless: Ben and Jason ... Emoticons The Tourists ... Reality Effect The Three O’Clock ... Arrive Without Travelling      
Joseph Audio Perspective2 vs Harbeth SHL5+
I have the Pulsars (non-Graphene), and can tell you that they are balanced up and down the entire sound spectrum. They are wide and deep in soundstaging, and their bass (without a subwoofer) is incredible, particularly for a standmount. I audition... 
Creem Magazine is Back!
If Boy Howdy returns, then I'm in.  
Marantz SA-KI Ruby vs Denon DCS-A110 Anniversary Edition
Here is my review of the DCD-A110, which I got a little over a week ago ... I hope it’s helpful: The Denon DCD-A110 Anniversary Edition is a terrific piece of gear. Yes, I know, the SACD/CD formats are purportedly dead and streaming is all the ra... 
Room treatments for a lively sounding room
Contact GIK Acoustics. They'll set you up right.  
Beautiful Music That Reduce You To Tears
Wichita Lineman by Glen Campbell  
Products you added to your system in 2021 that made most impact to your music enjoyment
Almost kicked the bucket from COVID this year, so treated myself to a brand new BAT VK-33 preamp to go with my BAT VK-225se power amp. An awesome combination that has expanded my enjoyment of music and has given me great joy during my convalescenc... 
Band Member Changes Over Time
The Beatles without the original Paul ... although "Faul" did an excellent job of it.  
Questions for Joseph Audio Pulsar (I or 2) owners about stands, and spikes/springs.
Pulsar (v1) ... use Soundanchors stands made for the speakers specifically. Heavier is preferable, and I like spikes on the bases.  
Is the Audio Ref-6SE worth 7K more than the BAT VK-80?
If you're looking at both purely from parts quality and quantity perspectives, then the BAT wins, hands down. As for sound, I find ARC to sound thin and sterile. I have a BAT VK-33 preamp mated to a BAT VK-225se power amp, and the combo sounds gre...