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One of the best tweeters ever, whatever happened?
I agree TBG....the Ionivac tweeters were great....but they were bad for the environment, and may have a health issue.    
Best of... Soundbar for Samsung TV
Doesn't really matter. 
Jeff Rowland Corus versus Audio Research Ref 6
When I had a Rowland amp/preamp......be careful.....they used a non-standard wiring config for their balanced operation. 
All substantive R&D has ended at YG Acoustics?
a few years ago, my audio club had YG to demonstrate.....maybe the ancillary equipment, but I had a an ear ache at the end.   They offered any of their speakers for 50% off....no one was interested.   It seems to me they need someone in r and d.  ... 
Millercarbon's Mega Moab Mod Meander
The truth is that Porsches only become the joy they are at speed.   Here in Arizona where everyone is doing 80/90 on the highway, mine starts to make me smile.....the car sticks better, the engine is quieter/smoother, the body becomes more respons... 
New turntable: please help with cartridge selection: Ortofon vs Lyra vs Charisma vs Hana
or Winfield.   
Millercarbon's Mega Moab Mod Meander
What made me stop in my tracks was the new GT8 is air cooled with no turbo......   Got to trade mine in now. 
Amp for Vandersteen 5A Carbons
I'm using Ayre with great success.   I have a large listening room and am glad I have lots of power.  Be sure your in line filter from amp to speaker is properly set.....you could ruin the drivers if not. 
Holographic Soundstage ?
speaking of holographic speakers.......my new Macbook's speakers are amazing......way beyond the desk that it sits on.   The effect is quite stunning......no.....no lows/highs/....but there is a wow factor. 
Do you care about car audio?
I went for the Burneiuster upgrade in my Porsche sports car....much prefer the sound of the engine turning at 6K 
Lithuanian Tube Gear?!
If something goes wrong....where will you send it?? 
what does it mean if your cassette deck playback and recording sounds warbly?
My Nack needed new belts 
Never Use HiFi-Exquis - Worst Merchant Ever!
All of my stuff comes from the US...Ayre, Vandersteen, VPI.....I always try to buy everything I get, hifi or not.   Very hard to do.  China is too much an adversary 
Best In-ear monitors under $350?
Entys are very good, but to me Grado is better....they are 400 dollars, but seem better to me. 
Off to see the Wizard...the wonderful Wizard of Oz
yiuguboy.....here comes more.    I'm just wondering what is the better option.  I wasn't at the recording session, so I don't know.  I don't hear the "air" as distortion...just separation of instruments and extended soundstage.....w/a/s , a smalle...