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Have some fun with bookshelf monitors!!
to soix: Thank you for your post: I tried to contact Joe55ag, from your post for item number 650224974 Joseph audio speakers. How do I speak with him. Never bought anything from US audio Mart before. thanks Robert TN    or are they already sold? t... 
system upgrade
In my smaller (secondary system) I have a a pair of Fritz Carbon 7SE , strictly rock and Roll,  loudly with SUB and would never sell them, they are that good! Robert TN  
What decibel level do you listen at? What is ideal?
Pass x-250.8, Bricasti M1se with network card, specialty Tekton Encores,( all 175lbs each)  30'x60' 16' ceilings shop, dual SVS SB4000 subs (listening area 1/3 of that, speakers 12' apart 15' away, stream qobus via Audirvana  Rock and roll only, m... 
Advice on a good Digital Coax Cable to run between my Transport and DAC?
great insightful article. Looking for additional advice. Thanks in advance Currently have a Audiolab transport and a Meitner DAC Ma 1 V2 in a secondary system. Will most likely upgrade transport in near future, but, it is what it is now.  Dac an... 
Problem with dac/ cd transport / streamer sound differences
Don' have any real-solutions, other than the earlier posts from others. Just wanted to say, your whole system must sound spectacular, you have some beautiful pieces. Robert TN  Good luck, enjoy that magnificent system!  
Update for best SS amps for Harbeth 40,.2 anniversary spks
I have a similar system, Pass X-250.8, large room. LA-4 preamp, Rs2t with LTA LPS, Bricasti M1SE with Network card, a pair of specialty Tekton Encores, and a pair of SVS SB4000 subs.  Qobuz and Audirvana, Strictly Rock and Roll, high 80's to low 9... 
Pre Amp Question. Old or New?
looking for a good pre amp. Benchmark LA-4 , made in NY, 30 day free trial. Rory, great to deal with. Look up the reviews. I have 2 systems, one in each. Robert TN  
Using external DAC with preamp with built-in DAC
Have 2 Benchmark LA-4 pre amps. NO DAC inside,  Using both balanced. Made in NY, 30day trial I believe, remote extra. Around 3k each, definitely priced very fairly. Rory,  who will answer the phone is very knowledgeable!  If you try it, You will k... 
Picking speakers 3000-5000 budget
Markloft:  I am also a big fan of Eric's stuff. I have a boxed set of Double Impacts, that I can't sell. ( don't want to sell, that good) Just rock and roll music,   Wanted to jump up a level or 2  or 5.  Eric and I discussed an upscale model that... 
Standmount speaker suggestion
I have a pair of Fritz carbon 7SE Mk2 bookshelf's  that I will never sell. In a smaller secondary set up, with a SVS SB 3000 sub, Meitner DAC  ATI 6000 2 channel AMP. Streaming Qobus     Strictly Rock and Roll, mid 80's to low 90's spl. You have t... 
Bookshelf speaker pairing with subwoofer
Fritz carbon 7se mk2.    I have a smaller room 13x14 with a sealed SVS SB3000, good electronics and just Rock and Roll. I have spoken with Fritz several times, and told him and others how happy I have been with them. They are in this system foreve... 
Best $10-15K bookshelf speaker?
Mine are strictly used for Rock &Roll, with an SVS SB3000 sub, to compliment them. (13x14 room)  Fritz Carbon 7SE Mk 2  Love them, Robert TN     Ps 1/4 the price $   Audition  them, you'll find them to be a keeper, pleasant surprise.  
looking for bookshelves - Another usual boring speaker discussion
I have a pair of FRITZ carbon 7 SE MK2, have trouble remembering all the designations. This is in a smaller room (2nd system) 13x13' give or take. I listen to just rock and roll, 85 to 95 Db. (these are accompanied by a SVS SB 3000 sub. Have a ver... 
Coda 8 amp
As the CODA 8 Amplifier offers 2 sets of speaker hookups, does it offer an  A- B switch? Thus giving you an opportunity to listen 2 different speakers, individually? Thanks  
NEW Tekton Design Speakers - The Bonnevilles
Everyone has an opinion, especially when it comes to visualization. I have owned 2 pair of Tekton speakers to date. Previously a pair of Double impacts, which with good amplification and room treatments sound wonderful, especially with Rock and Ro...