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Killer Floor Standing Speakers under $4000 for Rock?
There is a pair of GE Triton 1 speakers for sale here at 4100.00.  (not affiliated with the seller)  As an owner of the GE Triton 1 speakers myself, I can most emphatically say they do wonders for Rock. 
Help, My Vandies Sizzle
I had a pair of 2ce speakers about 8 years ago and  for whatever reason, those metal dome tweeters pierced my ears in my living room, especially on rock.  I was using an all tube preamp and an older Classe' amp (Fifteen) which is definitely not br... 
Decided to change my cd player, suggestions please?
I have heard a few of the Shanlings, they are really nothing special.  Unless you like their looks.  As I stated above, a used Esoteric sounds better than most and will last you a lifetime. 
Seeking Suggestions on Preamp Upgrade (CJ, Aesthetix, EAR)
How about a Rogue RP-5 tube preamp?  Loads of inputs/outputs and sounds excellent, especially with 4 NOS Mullard tubes. 
Decided to change my cd player, suggestions please?
I would get a used Esoteric player.  It will last a lifetime and are better than most. 
tube preamp repair - southern NJ / Phila. area / Wilmington, DE area
Are you sure it's not the volume control crackling in that channel? 
Greg Lake RIP
I must have seen ELP at least a dozen times in their heydays back in the 70's.  Always put on an excellent show.  Greg Lake had such a wonderful voice and was an excellent bass player.  All the great ones are dying off.  RIP Greg. 
New Wilson - Wamm Master
Kind of ugly looking although they probably sound good.   
Killer Floor Standing Speakers under $4000 for Rock?
Golden Ear Triton 2+ for 3500.00 or Triton 1 for 5,000 if you can swing it.  I have the Triton 2 and Triton 1 in 2 different systems.  I listen to 90% rock and they are the best high end speakers within reason (price) that do rock extremely well. 
Rogue Cronus Magnum 2 tube rolling
Nope, waste of money.  Tried it on my Cronus Magnum 1. 
Request advice-need "brighter" speakers than Totem Hawks
"The Pendragon's totally outperform B&W, Golden Ear and Triangle."The Pendragons definitely do NOT outperform the Golden Ear speakers.   I tried the Pendragons in my secondary system and I kept asking, where's the bass?   I schlepped those mon... 
Newbie looking for amplifier advice
Emotiva is a toy compared to the Parasound integrated amp.  I use one 8 hours a day in my secondary system powering Golden Ear Triton Two speakers and it sounds wonderful.  I had an Emotiva Dac around 5 years ago and quickly sold that piece of jun... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Today I am playing nothing but Pink Floyd! 
Request advice-need "brighter" speakers than Totem Hawks
Golden Ear speakers certainly are NOT bright! 
Audio withdrawal
Smoke some great 420 and forget about lifes problems.