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Why pay so much for super high end?
The thing about the waves off the back of the driver is that they have an output that is equal to the output into your room. The usual way to deal with that is add MDF bracing upon bracing which adds weight and more weight which lowers the resonan... 
Why pay so much for super high end?
mb1 audio Magico made a pretty good attempt at speaker design. First using plywood in the face of their monitors ( plywood has great pullout strength for screws adding stability to the drivers )  and then heading towards aluminum. Vivid Audio has ... 
Why pay so much for super high end?
Dear Mr. Fun--FunI am a dealer of high end audio and have been for about 12 years. In my twenties I worked for a hi fi shop in Denver that did sell a few hi fi items, Kef, ADS, Luxman but that was in the 70's. So one would think that things would ... 
What SS preamp compares to a tube preamp
Take a listen to the deHavilland UltraVerve. Here is a quote from Jack Roberts review in Dagogo.  " In conclusion, there is a reason there are so many glowing reviews of this preamp. It is a preamp that is priced like an entry-level preamp and sou... 
Standmount speakers 4k-8k
rsgottliebI am a dealer for Wilson Benesch loudspeaker. Carbon Fiber cabinets crazy components and design. I am ordering a pair of the Vertex monitors or my shop. I can have them sent to you for an audition,  
What do audiophiles want from a cable?
awardGreat great question.....I think that your cables should be a base line to judge all you components with. There are no fixes when it comes to cables. Some are bright some restrict the sound. These are just adjustments for a component that you... 
Vitus sia 025 vs d'agostino momentum
cmaniosSo your question really is how to make these speakers sound good.You might look at tubes, hope that is not a dirty word. Would 845's be enough to drive them. ( this is were everyone chimes in and tells you that you need more power ) . I gue... 
Class D Technology
SeanYou are so screwed if you buy into class D. As Donald Trump would say: trust me on this.  
Help Choosing Speakers
I should have said the Audio Note Hemp driver speakers, high efficiency $5800. Not bad price 
When and what was your last significant equipment upgrade?
My previous best upgrade was to the deHavilland UltraVerve tube preamplifier. At the time I was a dealer for Art Audio, Joule Electra, Atmosphere and had pre amps from all the above. In the hopes of finding a less expensive preamp I ordered an Ult... 
Help, my system sounds lifeless!
Well if Trump gets elected he will round you up and send you to the UK! Could save on moving costs. 
When and what was your last significant equipment upgrade?
Forgot to say my Melco is running into my Bricasti. Bricasti straight to Bricasti M 28's. Devine...sublime 
Help Choosing Speakers
Read a nice and complete review of the Audio XL Hemp speaker, $5800 that might work out. http://www.dagogo.com/audio-note-uk-elx-hemp-loudspeaker-review 
Manley Jumbo Shrimp upgrade
wolfThanks for sharing that information with us. Seriously. Did you make it to the RMAF this year? 
Standmount speakers 4k-8k
Bcgator is right about the Wilson Benesch. The newer model, the Vector retails for $8500. Carbon fiber cabinets with stand. More details here:http://wilson-benesch.com/products/vertex-stand-mounted-loudspeaker.html