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Soundstage - Too much?
craig, i can't say exactly *why* yure getting this effect, specifically w/those components inwolwed, but it woodn't surprise me that ewe could get more total *depth* w/any of 'em in yer system, if ya then start playing w/the speaker locations/soun... 
Musical subwoofer for under 1K
i can agree w/sugarbrie that the hsu tn1220 is good (still gotta get two, imo!), but i prefer the vmps... 
Musical subwoofer for under 1K
i'd suggest getting a pair, if mainly for music - *every* aspect of subwoofing improves, & *every* possible negative re: integrating w/your main speakers is minimized, when using *two* subs, imho...i'd suggest, based upon your room size, a pai... 
Another 2,000 Speaker Question
undertaker, while i really like the martin logan cls (tho they don't go loud enuff for me on many types of music i listen to), except for m-l's top-line models, i've never cared for their hybrids - but, ymmv.re: not using a preamp, my experience i... 
Inner Sound Eros Experiences
i spoke w/the company, & they readily admitted that these have a *wery* small sweet-spot, that's all i know about 'em. i'm saving for a pair of newform research nhb645's or r645's - check out the owner feedback on audioreview... 
Another 2,000 Speaker Question
a good compromise re: tubes vs solid-state, both for sonics, mainytenance, & ability to drive difficult speakers, would be to go w/a tubed preamp & a solid-state amp. many (myself included) are wery happy w/this arrangement.re: speakers, i... 
Vandersteen 2CE vs. Thiel CS3.6?
hi pops, nah, ya don't *need* subs w/the 3.6's, yust, imo, i'd rather have *that* set-up than a pair of 7's. when i had my thiel 3.5's in my main system, (due to electronic equalization, these are actually flat to 20hz), they were definitely impro... 
Rogue 66 vs Rogue 99
1439bhr, yure correct, only an order-of-magnitude estimate is possible. as i was told by the designer, but he suggested this was a good place to start. however, the cary, rated at 850 ohms output impedence, was at least an order of magnitude bette... 
Vandersteen 2CE vs. Thiel CS3.6?
i've never been fond of vandy's, always liked the thiels - for pretty much the reasons already stated above. so, if it were me, it's a no-brainer decision. however, if *you* really like those vandy's, i'd make sure ya had an opportunity to auditio... 
Soundstage - Too much?
perfectimage, while ewe may be right that *some* speaker mfr's try to recreate the pre-recorded soundstage by purposely using reflection-points, i think that the vast majority of speaker mfr's try to voice their speakers *without* using reflection... 
Traded the Most ?
definitely preamps for me - i got a preamp bug last may - 1st got a linn kairn w/the latest *slimline* brilliant p/s to replace my older linn w/brilliant p/s. this lasted a couple months, til i got a hot-rod rogue 99. this lasted a couple weeks, t... 
Are Homegrown Interconnects shielded??
outlier, if your bryston equipment lets ya run in true balanced configuration, what ya may be comparing, is the sound of balanced vs single-ended connections, not kcag vs homegrown... ya need to compare aples-to-apples, imho...regards, doug 
Grace Tone arm
i have a perfect-condition grace 727 that i pulled off of the oracle i bought a while back, if yure interested... make me an offer! :>) 
Benz Series 2 advice for an Oracle!
sgh, in your *other* thread regarding this, ewe say: "it's impossible for me to audition different cartridges...". i was in the same boat, so what i did was try to get as much info on cartridges as possible, and narrow my choices down that way. as... 
Rogue 66 vs Rogue 99
dave, what's the length of yer interconnects? i tink this may have been a problem i faced w/my set-up. and, i *know* when i have good bass - w/a pair of vmps larger subs x'd over at 60hz, each driven by 900 watts, i get bass... ;~) and, interestin...