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Effective length of Origin Live Encounter
Thanks everyone. It's standard 9.5". 
Effective length of Origin Live Encounter
millercarbon,Thanks so much for the link. There is also this link, which is where my confusion is coming from...https://www.originlive.com/hi-fi/tonearm/dual-pivot-tonearm-encounter/#tonearm-specificationsI am trying to figure out if mine is "stan... 
How much would I lose going to a Bluesound Node 2i
Great responses everyone! I really appreciate the perspective.On my system I hear a significant difference on certain MQA recordings, but not all. What I hear is more energy in the room. More presence. More detail. For my ears there's a sense of "... 
Help me solve a mystery
Thanks for the input guys. Since there are 5 inputs available on the Audiomat I have already tried moving to different inputs and no change. Do you think the entire right side could be lose?  
FLAC vs. MP3 for Sonos Network
On a good system, you're going to notice a BIG difference between MP3 and FLAC. I have a RWA-upgraded Squeezebox running FLAC and it sounds MUCH better than the CDP I have. MP3 always sounds very compressed, screetchy and bandwidth limited. 
Best way to go HT with focus on 2 channel
Thanks for all the great advice! I was out of town for a while and am thrilled with all the great responses. A couple more questions:If I were to use one of these configurations, what is the best way to connect a powered sub for use in 2 channel a... 
Anyone repair Apogees in Atlanta?
You might check Audio Alternative in Lilburn. I saw a pair of repaired Apogees there a couple months ago and I think they did the repairs themselves.Call Mike at (770) 931-0606. 
My Listening Report of 3 Single Driver Speakers
Gotta weigh back in here.....TWL, I wondered about the break-in issue when I was listening to the Cains. Perhaps Dave needs to just run em every night while the store is closed. I'll mention it to him and plan a return visit. Not sure I heard thei... 
My Listening Report of 3 Single Driver Speakers
I live in Atlanta and have had several very enjoyable listening sessions at Earthshaking. I listened to the Carolina speakers which to me represent an unbelievable bargain. Very coherent, smooth, yet extended (except in the lower frequencies). The... 
Von Schweikert VR-2's
Thanks everyone. We have a dealer here in the ATL and he's got some in stock. I'm gonna give them a listen next week. You might see my Silverline Sonatas up for sale soon. :-) 
Vandersteen 2w vs 2wq
Thanks ya'll. I thought the q might be a reference to the adjustable Q but I wasn't sure. Thanks for the clarification, Sdcambell. And Bigtee, you're right. There's lots of info on the Vandy site. 
Newby problem with hum
Hifimatt,A cheater plug converts a three prong plug into two prong by eliminating the ground. It helps put everything on a single ground. 
VTL TT25's with Coincident Triumph Signatures???
Thanks Bigbry. You're not running a sub, are you? I don't have any experience with subs but I'm thinking if I match the Triumphs with a quality sub like the Vandyersteen I would have good weight and low end impact in my room while relieving the TT... 
Newby problem with hum
Js, I didn't say I was unhappy with the AP's. But then again, since I'm new to this I don't have anything to compare them to. 
Newby problem with hum
You think the PSAudio cables are better than the Analysis Plus?