rrog

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$10 vs $100 power plug
"I guess if I was making audiophile equipment and had to cut corners, the power cord would be an obvious choice."I doubt high end manufacturers feel they are compromising the sound of their products with the power cords they select. Only audiophil... 
Speaker Spikes - do the shake test
"or maybe they're saying, "hey, i developed that!"You are giving these con artists far too much credit. 
Manley Stingray question
Nobody said you have to go back and forth on this. I'm telling you the going price for an original Stingray in excellent condition was upwards of $1200. That doesn't mean an average Stingray or a Stingray in need of a $300 set of tubes hasn't come... 
Speaker Spikes - do the shake test
I love it when manufacturers claim they are using material developed by NASA. I bet the people at NASA are laughing their asses off. 
JBL L166 Horizons - How much?
Rewiring and changing connectors alters the tonal balance. I got talked into changing connectors on my L-300s and the bass was missing in action. I quickly changed back to the funky original connectors. 
Need Dunlavy repair
Millersound 
Bookshelf speakers for $500
Zd542 has mentioned some good choices. A couple of other options in your price range are Von Schweikert VR-1 and Green Mountain Audio Europa. It will be a challenge filling your 400sf room with sound. All of these speakers can sound good, but the ... 
Manley Stingray question
You did not buy it therefore it did not sell for that price. The Stingray is one of many products I have followed for several years and $950 was never the going price for a Stingray in proper working order and good cosmetic condition. 
Dunlavy SC4 Speakers
The drivers are matched well enough you can go more than 12' without losing anything. Toe the speakers in so you can only see a sliver of the inside of the cabinet. Lose the spikes and don't bother with bi-wiring. 
Speaker Spikes - do the shake test
Your reviews have lost all credibility. 
bi wire or not to bi wire
Are the cables you are comparing identical? 
Pricing Audio Research LS17
Check the bluebook. That's where I look for pricing as a buyer or seller. 
High Sensitivity Speakers that work best with SS
JBL L-300 is a high efficiency speaker that works well with all types of amplifiers. It works with low and high powered solid state and I also used the L-300 with a 14 watt SET amplifier (Mastersound) with excellent results. There are several effi... 
High Sensitivity Speakers that work best with SS
Mapman, Are you inquiring about current model speakers or are you interested in vintage speakers too? 
I don't like the sound of my system. Help please.
"Listen to what Stereo5 is saying, he is giving you solid advice here."I don't recall Stereo5 mentioning Audio Research or a REL subwoofer. How can it be solid advice?Monytx, I have never heard Audio Research sound sterile and I have owned a lot o...