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Concert Experience for $5k?
I listened to the ProAc Response D18 at my dealer and both the studio 125s (used) and my current studio 148s. I would have kept the 125s if the did not get loose on some of the lower frequencies like the D18s. The 148s did not have this problem. I... 
Concert Experience for $5k?
Demo some ProAc studio 148s if you can. Deepest bass I’ve heard in a 2.5 way smaller tower with downwards firing port to help with placement. Great mids and same tweeter as their Response line. I got mine new for less than $3500. I’m using some So... 
Mogami Speaker cable question
I use Mogami wire in my system for RCAs and speaker wire. Check my system page for details.  
Best speakers for $3000
I really like my new ProAc Studio 148s.  Great imaging and very deep bass.  They take a while to break in. I worked out nice price with my dealer for new 148s in mahogany.  I am also using them with Soundocity SEV9 outriggers for greater stability... 
gold plated RCA plug: brass or pure copper chassis
I've ended up with KLEI Copper Harmony cables from all my sources to my preamp and Furutech 126(g) between my Audio Refinement Pre5 preamp and Multi5 amp running in two channel mode and using Mogami 2549 wire. 
Speakers that are very accurate sounding but don't produce an emotional connection.
I am enjoying my Audio Refinement separates with some ProAc Studio 125s on loan until my ProAc Studio 148s arrive.  Most engaging sound I've heard.  Took me a while to get here... 
Down Firing Speaker Ports: Carpet vs Hard Surface
I have some ProAc Studio 148s on order and had the same question.  I hope to use some Soundocity SEV9 outriggers either with or without the plinth.@tiger, did you get extra large / long spikes or just use the ones that were included?  TIA 
linn espek or pmc gb1 with Audio Ref YBA
Does anyone have some linn espeks in cherry that they are thinking of selling in / near the Seattle area? 
linn espek or pmc gb1 with Audio Ref YBA
Tried that. Not much difference. 
Phono Interconnect
I will put the mogami 2549 with KLEI copper harmony up against the Jelco JAC-501 for the same price any day. 
Phono Interconnect
I tried Mogami 2534 as an RCA and didn't like it (bottom end sounded funny. I've heard the 2534 is great for balanced interconnects.Here is what I have for sale if anyone is interested:http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649222146-mogami-high-end-r... 
Phono Interconnect
I will have some Mogami 2549 cables for sale after this weekend. Professionally terminated with either Furutech 126(g) or KLEI Copper Harmony connectors. Contact me directly if you are interested. I use both in my system setup (Rega RP6 turntable ... 
VPI Avenger
The Prime seems to be doing well? 
God I Miss My Quad ESL57s
I have some Fritz Carbon 7 I am thinking of selling. 
phono pre amp giant killer?
Jasmine LP 2 mkII used for $400.