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Audio Physic Caldera mkii...still good?
Hi Bill, I own the Wilson MAXX2's now, which seems a dirty word here on 'gon, but I am very happy with them. Even built a room with Rives to optimize their performance.If I could own a second pair of speaks they would easily be the Calderas due t... 
Audio Physic Caldera mkii...still good?
Ah, I found the link to the review:http://www.stereotimes.com/speak021302.shtm 
Audio Physic Caldera mkii...still good?
I owned the Calderas for 4 yrs, and still have extremely fond memories of them. They are some of the finest imaging speakers I've ever heard. I wrote a full review of them with comparisons to Kharma and Talon speakers for Ultimate Audio just prio... 
Is a Hydra the real deal? How do you know?
Jim, If you contact us via our cservice@shunyata.com account, or via phone at 360 297 8960, I guarantee you will have a reply within the same day most likely, or certainly within 24hrs. We have over 22 people at the factory most days and several ... 
OK WILSON OWNERS. HERE IS YOUR CHALLENGE
Jim, Ok, I apologize for the "yokel" crack, however given the way you framed your initial "CHALLENGE", it did look a like a troll or at the very least a poor choice for an approach.Oneobgyn's kind invitation aside, I see the time, effort and impr... 
OK WILSON OWNERS. HERE IS YOUR CHALLENGE
Your premise alone, posited in _all caps_ as a "CHALLENGE" is a bit bombastic, if not an outright troll. If you really meant your "suggestion" as an informative, casual comparison to create an informed dialogue and shared experience--as you later ... 
Is a Hydra the real deal? How do you know?
The cord offered is a heavier than usual (12 gauge as opposed the the usual 14 or 16 gauge) Belden. It is not a cord of our making.Of course, it is _not_ the responsibility of the customer to ask for the cord. It is the responsibility of the deale... 
Is a Hydra the real deal? How do you know?
Tvad,That's a good question, and one we discussed internally at length after it became clear that there was a recurring problem when including an inexpensive PC with a Hydra 8. We initially included the Diamondback standard with Hydra 8's in '03, ... 
Is a Hydra the real deal? How do you know?
>>>"Simply a broad staatement regarding Shunyata's propensity to grab as much as they can from the consumer."<<<You are misinformed. Anyone that's ever taken the time to call and ask questions or have a dialogue knows we don't ov... 
Is a Hydra the real deal? How do you know?
Just as an FYI. There is a quality 12 gauge 20A cord included with Hydras upon the customers request. All dealers should be aware of this and inform the customer.Often the reason better power cords on Hydras (or most other power distributors)offer... 
Why do you never near anything about Spectral
I spent a lot of time with Spectral's amps driving the Avalons at Overture, complete with MIT cable system etc. The sound was fantastic. I've also had experience with Spectral systems that were less than optimal. My opinion is that because of the... 
Bob Crump passes away over holiday.
>>>"Why bring any of this up now? I guess because I miss Bob and wish that he were still around and know that this tragedy could have been prevented.<<<That is doubtful. Once we (all of us) pass 40 our habits and routines are har... 
A brutal review of the Wilson Maxx
Bigtee, I agree. As most of us did, I purchased on sonics alone. I don't entertain, I have a large dedicated room designed by Rives that only myself and my 6 and 8 year old girls see. Finish and aesthetics are decidedly secondary to the point of i... 
Best movies last two years
Wow, no votes for Crash? In terms of ensemble acting and intensity, I rate it more highly than any other film I've seen this year. Cheadle, Bullock, Dillon and Fraser all gave stellar performances (a first for Fraser), and the actor that played t... 
A brutal review of the Wilson Maxx
Again, are you referencing measurements someone else performed, or your own?Michael Fremer posted that the MAXX 2's measured near perfectly in his room. I acknowledge that JA's measurements, taken outside, showed some flaws. Who was there from thi...