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rocray

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New York-UPSTATE
Hello all, I'm in Rochester. I see this thread goes back to 2003. Has anything materialized?  
Too much power?
You may even want to explore a passive preamp. I have a pair of Monarchy Audio sm70mkII's that I had paired with a NAD C160 pre. The pre just had way too much gain. The volume knob at 9:00 was on the verge of being too loud. I put a passive pre in... 
Nola Boxer 2 vs. Paradigm Studio20 V5?
Good For you! Enjoy the music! 
Nola Boxer 2 vs. Paradigm Studio20 V5?
I have owned the Boxer 2's for a little over 2 months now. I can not comment on the Paradigms or the Ascend Sierras. So I will stick to what I know,the Boxer 2's. I have logged easily 150-200 hrs on them since I purchased them used. They image lik... 
Best speakers for Pink Floyd?
Best speakers for Pink Floyd? All of them! At the same time! 
best bookshelf speakers for < $2000?
For a smaller room,I can recommend Nola Boxer 2's. I feel they have more than enough bass. I love everything about these speakers. They don't require a lot of power, and perform beautifully! (but that's just my opinion) If you can audition a pair,... 
best bookshelf speakers for < $2000?
How big is your living room? If it is quite large,and you crave more bass,towers may be your only option if you're not willing to go with a sub. 
Are audiophile speakers turn on for single women?
Most women find them as sexy as ear hair. 
Should we use ridiculously priced cables to listen to Rap?
I usually unplug all of my cables when I play rap. It sounds much better. 
Amps which are Great, but either Unknown or Underpriced
+1 for Monarchy Audio. I have a pair of sm70mkII's that sound beautiful. I believe them to be a huge value. 
further to $ 2000. bookshelf speakers
I recently purchased a pair of Nola Boxer 2's.(used) I am coming off a pair of Totem Dreamcatchers. My listening room is only about 9x12. I found the Dreamcatchers to have uncanny imaging. I never found them to be bright. In comparison with the No... 
If you won the power ball tomorrow night would you
I'd spend it on women,booze,and fast cars. The rest I would just waste.