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stringreen

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How Long Is Too Long?
I sent my Ayre amp out to be repaired to Ayre....I had it back in less than 2 weeks.  excellent service.....communication  
UPDATE. ARC REF 6 upgrade to 6SE.
congrats....let us know what you hear  
Why Do Cables Matter?
I used to manufacture cable and have lots of experiments that revealed to me that the connectors  and soldering are even more important than the wire itself  
Do my ears deceive me??
see if you can find an owner or dealer of Vandersteen speakers  
Ohm Walsh 4.300.2 opinions
I used to love Ohm A's.  then the Ohm F's.....   the biggest problem with those is that they need lots of power and good sounding gear to get them to work well.   I don't know how your model sounds/performs  
Integrated suggestions
be prepared to get not nearly what you think your equipment is worth.  
What tier do you consider Anthem integrated?
take a look at Ayre used.....they are very supportive, and have sound that's midway between tube and solid state.  Even old Ayre stuff is excellent.  
Turntable Upgrade Advice
I noticed there are a couple of used VPI tables w arm...not expensive.   I have a Supersoutmaster since Harry Pearsons rave review...I still love mine.  I changed from belt to rim drive, metal platter, 2nd pivot, all to the better, but the origina... 
There's No Question
every speaker has to be placed optimally in the room....the room  should be thought of as part of the speaker.  
"But it sounds better at night...."
...and better on Sunday  
Can you give me your speaker suggestions?
..just as suggestion....find a Vandersteen dealer....they have speakers at many price points.  
There's No Question
If you needed more bass impact, why did you just not get a sub?  Maggies are really good speakers  
Why are People Dumping their Audio Research Gear and What Does it Say about them?
what I heard was that they were going out of business....gone  
VPI JMW 9 wire problem
I never use the twist technique.....just asking for trouble...also it's not at all accurate.  Get in touch with VPI for a proper resolution.  
notable consolidation possibility, should I or not?
I wouldn't