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How many systems do you have?
2. One gets used 95% of the time. The other one doesn’t get much use, about 5% of the time. To me, 1 system is more than sufficient, spend all your money to optimize this single main system. The most I would do is 2 systems although the 2nd one ... 
Why terminate speaker wire?
In my case, it is not so much about oxidation with bare wire connection to speaker binding posts. It’s the tightness of the connection that isn’t good in comparison to banana plugs. Over time, the connection with bare wires will become loose, resu... 
What Is So Special About Harbeth?
They lost one of their local cabinet makers and had trouble finding a replacement that meets their standards.   May I ask when did this happen? I noticed few complaints on the cabinet of the Harbeth on another forum. Fade marks and uneven blot... 
Why I'm not adding a sub to my 2-way monitors for music
Steveashe, good to know the M30.1 has worked out for you. The 30.1 certainly does not go too deep in the bass, reaching down to 50 Hz on paper which in my book is inadequate. Although my current Marten Dukes go down to 38 Hz, I still added a sub t... 
What Is So Special About Harbeth?
The XD series has underdone certainly one round of price increases, perhaps two, and currently in the USA I just don’t think they’re price-competitive, whatever their many virtues.   I’m a huge fan of Harbeth as well, but I feel they are not ... 
Placement of Single Subwoofer Affecting Sound of Main Speakers
Added some isolation to the sub. Bass now sounds tighter and more seamless. Crossover frequency is bumped up from 62 to 68Hz without any ill effect, an increase of 6 Hz. Volume on the sub is now lower to compensate for the higher crossover frequen... 
New Luxman 507Z Integrated coming in October.
New 590AXIII ?  Interesting.  
What Is So Special About Harbeth?
xd versions are very very incrementally altered over just prior gen harbeths   That’s useful. From my observation, the popular XD models that get the most attention are the C7ES3 and M30. The other models don’t get much interest, and the P3ESR... 
What Is So Special About Harbeth?
I don’t know about the XD versions. If going with the older SHL5, pick the SHL5 Plus instead of the older SHL5. The Plus is an overall better sounding speaker - cleaner, more precise and better clarity in the bass and midrange. The SHL5 non-Plus s... 
Furutech GTX-D NCF or Power Cord
Any opinion on which route to improve the sound quality: the Furutech GTX NCF outlet to replace the Porter Port outlet, or new PC to replace the Wireworld Stratus PC?   I would suggest that the Wireworld Stratus 5 cord is replaced with somethi... 
Do good power cords have to be stiff?
akgwhiz 81 posts 01-26-2022 4:55pm I’ve been using a Wireworld Aurora 7. 12 ga silver clad OFC. Its flat design makes it pretty flexible. I have it folded back with about an inch radius.   I have the Wireworld Elektra 7 whic... 
Do good power cords have to be stiff?
The Shunyata power cords I use are very stiff, the Acrolink  power cord is very flexible.   May I ask which Acrolink. I have 7N-PC9700 and 8N-PC8100 and both are very stiff. Based on my limited experience with different power cords, the stiff... 
Integrated Amplifiers - Luxman vs Pass Labs
Hi tj-sully. Don’t get me wrong. Of course you are entitled to provide your experience on the Pass Labs amp which you own. I’m just providing information on the comparison between the Pass Labs and Luxman in response to the remark which you made a... 
Integrated Amplifiers - Luxman vs Pass Labs
In this video, the Luxman L-590AXII is said to be more detailed than Pass Labs INT-250. Both units are in the top 3 list of best integrated amps of all time.    
Integrated Amplifiers - Luxman vs Pass Labs
4) Do you find the sound to be veiled in anyway? this is the kicker question. Here is where the Pass sound really shines for me. Transparency. I have never heard an amplifier bring absolute stunning transparency to the scene as Pass. It is spook...