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Better speaker value here?
The Salon 2's are a very musical speaker. When I heard them I tried to find warts, but couldn't. They are very pleasant to listen to and should make you happy. 
Thoughts from THE Show, is $29k the new $10k?
I wonder how many of these companies with rediculously priced components will be around next year. 
Vandersteen 2Wq crossover
Both Richard and John (Audio Connection) are oh so helpful with their advice....and are always right. These two guys are good to know. 
Transfi Salvation Turntable opinions
Johnnc....have you heard the rim drive with Bearpaws and the Classic Platter?? 
Thiel CS 3.7 and Vandersteen 5a, 5a Carbon
Agreed! John Rutan is the bomb! 
Granit amp stands are they killing my sound?
I have a VPI Superscoutmaster/rim drive. I found that rubber or anything compliant under the table (as in footers) makes the sound "rubbery". I use Bearpaws...(Vermontaudio.com). They are very heavy brass cones and they really clean up the sound f... 
Thiel CS 3.7 and Vandersteen 5a, 5a Carbon
I own Vandersteen 5A's and don't find them dark at all. I'm using all Ayre electronics and the system is completely balanced. I've also heard the 5A's with Audio Research gear and found that combination wonderful as well. When I listened to the 7'... 
"ANTI-CABLE" SPEAKER CABLE vs Audio Arts SC5?
I have lots of Anti-Cables balanced interconnects and speaker cable I needed longer or shorter lengths in my new home. 
What makes music so congested?
If all sound is poorly portrayed,it sounds like you need more definition in your system. Ampr? Speakers? CD player? Cables? Probably it is all contributing...or perhaps you need to put your components on spikes, or other resonance control devices.... 
Stylus Drag
..just for the halibut, I checked the speed of my VPI Superscoutmaster/Rim drive with and without the arm playing the record. I put on a record with a wide dynamic swing, and the hash lines of the strob remain in place...not moving forward or back... 
Stylus Drag
You really shouldn't hear any with your Raven. If you do get it repaired. 
Anyone Find Headphones To Be Uncomfortable
,,,by the way....to get the most from earphones, you need a special earphone amp. 
Anyone Find Headphones To Be Uncomfortable
I have Sennheiser 650's which I find comfortable, but hot on warm days/nights. The sound is fabulous though and I am really quite used to them. There are excellent earbuds...Shure, Ultimate Ears, etc. that go into the ear cannal rather than sittin... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
In MY system, the Grado Sonata was fuzzy, brown in color, and altogether not very good. A real surprise that didn't require a pre/pre is the Benz LP high output. In some ways I like it better than the LP. I know its expensive, but there is no need... 
Goldfinger Statement, Lyra Atlas or Ortofon Anna?
..just wondering if you've also auditioned the Benz LPS? It deserves your attention.