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3D imaging
I do have these with no toe in,so let's give it a whirl moving them closer together. I'll report back with my results. 
Aric Audio Systems Unlimited Preamp
Thanks for the response tubepower. The Unlimited uses a 5AR4 rectifier. I'm wondering if that variation will yield similar results as the Sylvania 5U4?? 
3D imaging
I just put the Chartwells back in the system. They are 6'9" apart. My seating position puts me 7' from each speaker.(triangle) I guess that puts me in the near field camp? I'm ok with taking some of the room out of the equation.millercarbon and to... 
3D imaging
I do have rudimentary treatments,however a room treatment overhaul is just over the horizon. Thanks for the recommendation E. I have heard nothing but great things about GIK. 
3D imaging
Excellent explanation. That explains why my choices in speakers seem to work so well in my small listening room.(9x13x8) This room has only one purpose,so I have no restraints as far as set up goes. Obviously with a small room,I have to make certa... 
3D imaging
This is all fascinating stuff. Of course some of what I'm reading about HRTF is way above my head,pun intended. I had absolutely no idea that the size,and shape of your head,and torso play a role in what we hear. That explains a lot about what sou... 
3D imaging
Thanks for that info erik,I will be doing some reading! 
3D imaging
Thanks for the input millercarbon. I rotate 3 sets of speakers in my system,(Hornshoppe Great Horned Heils,Nola Boxer 2's,and Graham Chartwell LS3/5's). They all throw a great 3D image,so I guess I'm doing something right. I was just curious if th... 
SCAM ALERT ON MULTIPLE CRAIGS LISTS - Watch Out!
I'll take it!!! 
Aric Audio Systems Unlimited Preamp
I have a question for you folks that are running The Unlimited. What regulator,rectifier tubes are you using,and how do they sound? I've had my Unlimited for about a year and a half,and absolutely love it! I would like to keep some extra tubes on ... 
Fear of Streaming
Many here have,I believe,hit the nail on the head. For myself,streaming has opened so many musical doors. Music that I truely enjoy,and would not be exposed to without a streaming service. The music I fall in love with I'll seek out on vinyl,or ev... 
Does Stacking Wireless Speakers Sound Feasible?
That would take about $3400.00 to test. Me personally,I'd just spend that money on a pair of floorstanders. I guess I'm not very adventurous.  
Can you put a Krell in an apartment?
Can you bridge them and run 2?? 
Recommended speaker for second system
If you're looking used,with that budget,your son should be able to find some very nice bookshelve speakers. Enjoy the hunt!  
My Harbeth C7ES-3 story...
Any amp comparison updates?