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Removing components from between the speakers
Hi all. In typical net pattern, responses have ranged from helpful to snarky, extending to rejecting, spurious to critical. And, also in a familiar pattern, along the way my original question was blunted and redefined. But I'm quite appreciative o... 
Removing components from between the speakers
Good responses all. My monitors are pulled forward of the salamander rack. A good 12" forward. So maybe it wouldn't make that much difference, other than putting the tt (a good, heavy VPI) on a more stable platform. 
LSA the gem of a good system
When I got the Statement back after Mr. Tucker upgraded it, I rolled the 6922's out and replaced them with Amperex 7308 gold pins ($109/tube) from Upscale Audio. It definitely widened the sound and gave it more presence. I wonder if the 6DJ8's wou... 
LSA the gem of a good system
Larry - how much of a difference would rolling the pre-tubes make? 
Reference 3A De Capo BE Review
And here's another slightly off-topic question. Should I hold onto my old tweeters from my de Capos that I have left over from when I installed the beryllium tweeters? Should I try to sell them?What have others done with them? 
Sold in one day
Phd - I agree. When I sold off my first system back in 2003 during a divorce, everything sold quickly - Maggies, ARC's, Musical Fidelity, Blue Circle - everything. Granted, I was living in the Baltimore/DC area and so the population (and money) wa... 
Sold in one day
I check Agon each day (and sometimes more) to browse and also to see if certain items turn up for sale. I know there are a few components that, if they're priced right, I'll bid on or buy instantly if they're listed. 
Bookshelf Speakers with the decent bass
Can we stop ankle biting and address the OP's questions? Seriously. I hate it when people hijack a thread for their own aural-ideological differences. 
Trenner & Friedle ART/Ella or Devore 9 or O/93?
Bump. Thank you to those who've responded. Any other Devore or TF owners who can weigh in on their speakers' sounds and personality? 
Bookshelf Speakers with the decent bass
Reference 3A de Capo's. All the tight bass you'll ever need. Those or a good pair of Dynaudio 1.4 
what speakers
That's what I did. I fell in love with the ARC VS-110 and then tried a few pairs with it before discovering the synergy of the pairing with Maggie's. 
Trenner & Friedle ART/Ella or Devore 9 or O/93?
Hi. Actually, any feedback about either brand would be appreciated. 
what speakers
Reference 3A Grand Veenas mate well with the ARC, as do Magnepan 3.7's. 
Sub suggestions
Thanks for clarification, Willland. SB1000 ordered today. Thank you all for helping me along with this. i've had my old Velodyne for 15 years now. i feel like im having an audio component divorce. 
Sub suggestions
Yes; music would be 95% of my listening. HT almost nothing. Again, ported or sealed?