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The best place in NYC
If your going to NJ make an appointment with Brian of Charney Audio. He is in Somerset NJ abour 30 mins west of NYC. Less than 5 mins from NJ Turnpike exit 9.http://charneyaudio.com/ 
single driver speakers
If your in the NJ, NY, Eastern PA area or you want to fly to Newark Liberty make an appointment with Brian of Charney Audio. He builds full range single driver rear loaded horns based on the Tractrix theory. I have had the pleasure of listening to... 
Sorry redundant Best DAC under 600.
Contact Tommy at the Digital Amplifier Company and ask about his DAC DAC in the High Spec (HS) version. He just released the Gen 2 and is taking trade ins on the Gen 1 towards the Gen 2, and selling off the trade in Gen 1’s at a deep discount. Eve... 
New Speakers up to $15k - The more I read the less I know!
If your in the NJ, NY, PA area make it a point to stop by Charney Audio in Somerset NJ. and listen to the Companion with any of the offered drivers (Omega RS7, Lowther DX65, or Voxativ AF2.6) Depending on the driver chosen you will come in well be... 
What's best CD player one piece price no object
Wow! Old thread revival!Sparkler Audio S503 is a fantastic spinner at $1750.00. Kazutoshi Tsukahara began Sparkler as 47 Treasure, a kit building company, after he left 47 laboratory. He gave up the kit part of the company and renamed it Sparkl... 
Yesteryears' expensive speakers compared to modern moderately expensive speakers
If your in the NJ/NYC/Eastern PA area please put Charney Audio on your audition list. High efficiency rear loaded horns made on the tractrix theory.  
Notable very small loudspeaker companies (other than Tekton!)
Charney Audio one man on a mission to change the perseption of full range single driver horns.http://charneyaudio.com/ 
Most resolving Speaker
Charney Audio Concerto!Rear loaded horn based on the Tractrix theory. The Concerto produces a clean clear picture into the recording venue and studio recordings have a live presence due to the amount of detail retrieved. Of course this is all depe... 
Best high-efficiency speaker under 10K
@bache Sorry forgot to hit the notify button. Here is a link to Charney audio with current pricing. 
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
@jglacken The Charney Audio Concerto would be a great fit for your room. It is a 7' tall full range rear loaded horn that delivers serious musical engagement.  Charney is close to the Newark International in NJ. I'm sure he would be glad to pick y... 
Maybe looking at the following to replace my Magico S-5 MK 1
@jglaken...What size is your room? 
Looking for speaker suggestions
@stevea11757...Charney Audio is in Somerset NJ, depending on where your at in the city 1/2 hour to hour away. Contact Brian and arrange for an audition. If you don't drive Brian might be able to arrange a pick up at a train station or ferry termin... 
Looking for speaker suggestions
The Charney Audio Companion  with the Omega RS7 driver ($5400.00) will work in your space and mate well with your electronics. Don't let the the small size fool you. This is a serious music listeners horn speaker that delivers! The Companion is... 
Efficient Speakers with SS Powered Subwoofers for SET amps?
@chrisallen I to have owned a number of Omega Speakers and agree with you about the drivers in a box cabinet. That said the tractrix designed Charney horns take the RS7 driver to another level. Very close to the Lowther drivers Charney offers but ... 
Efficient Speakers with SS Powered Subwoofers for SET amps?
The Charney Audio Companion with the Omega RS7 driver would be a great way to go for your room size. I have listened to them in a 14x19x9 room and the bass is sufficient. You can always add one down the road if desired. Your choice of the LM 518a ...