smandlej

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What model ProAc is this
As former owner of Studio 2's, I can say these are not Studio 2's, nor are they the EBS's. My guess Studio 3 ??  
EBAY MONEY BACK.......WHAT A JOKE ???
My advice would be to open eBay's dispute procedures as soon as something goes wrong. If the item does eventually turn up and is OK , then you can apologise (profusely ?) to the seller. eBay keeps your payment in a form of escrow - if it has relea... 
Admitting my error…
If you are going to buy used vinyl you will need to purchase a decent record cleaning machine and replace cheap paper inners with anti static ones. I know as I have been buying used vinyl for years ever since the advent of CD's, when record compan... 
Experience with Townshend Seismic Podiums on Concrete Floor (they're great)
As an owner of Townshend podiums myself, the clue is in the full name "Seismic". A concrete floor in an area of seismic activity, even minor, will not isolate your speakers fron nature's effects. The use of spikes coupled to a concrete floor will ... 
Cartridge Recommendations for SME V Arm
I'm using a Koetsu Black (and I am not alone in this judging by some reviewers systems !!) - spend the loose change on more vinyl.  
What’s your latest high-end audio purchase?
Townshend Seismic Podiums - got rid of the dreaded speaker spikes, and before that purchased the Townshend Allegri Reference as a replacement for the standard Allegri. Both produced a significant upgrade in sound quality - well worth the money IMHO.  
Single vs Bi-wire Speaker Cable
I opted for as true bi-wire. Van den Hul Revelation - four individual runs per channel. Martin Colloms used this wire when reviewing the speakers that I currently own and these do the trick for me. If single wire is so superior why do speaker manu... 
Current Universal Players
Reavon UBR-X200 4K Ultra details from reavon.usa.com  
Best Stereo Upgrade Value
In my case, it was the pre-amp - Townshend Allegri Reference - the most expensive element of my humble system.  
Is it ok to stack LPs horizontally?
So you unstack a pile of discs just so you can play one, stacked one third way up. I have thousands of LP's all stacked vertically some dating from the sixties, not one of them warped !!!  
Every day I see another turntable recommendation...
My Michell Gyro Dec is 30 years old and still going strong. Updated over the years with an Orbe platter and other mods, I know of at least two reviewers who use one in their systems - see my system pics. All the brands you mention are respected an... 
Most beautiful turntable under $5k
Michell Gyro Dec - I have had mine for 30 years and still going strong. At least two hi-fi reviewers here in the UK use one as a source coupled with an SME 309 or IV tonearm. John Michell preferred the SME V which I use on my "Orbed" Gyro Dec - se... 
If you want the utmost clarity from your CDs
Try cleaning them with products such as ReVeel/ReleeS that come in sachets/spray.  
Decisive moments your your audio journey
I can clearly recall visiting one of the hi-fi shows in the late seventies/eighties and being blown away by a system featuring a Michell Gyro Dec and tri-amped Proac EBS speakers. Subsequently, just had to buy the deck when I could finally afford ... 
Survey on Cost of Loudspeakers Supported On Townshend Seismic Isolation Podiums
I have Monitor Audio Studio 50's on size 2 podiums. These retailed in the US at $8,000, but I picked mine up brand new as an "end of range" sale for £2k here in the UK. Managed to pick up the podiums for £1.2K. The speakers, which I still have are...