stuartk

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Reliability of tubes/ Belles 150A vs Jolida 801A?
OK, this has been helpful. I HAVE lived through failing tubes with guitar amps. However, having grown up listening to music played through tube amps, that's the sound my ears want to hear-- it's what they expect and what they judge as "desirable".... 
Reliability of tubes/ Belles 150A vs Jolida 801A?
Thanks for your helpful responses, Tvad and Mofimadness. If the maintanence is not an issue with tubes, I might as well go ahead and listen to both units and see how my ears respond. 
Please suggest integrated for large space
It never occured to me that you might be an undercover sales operative for ACI, Tvad :-) but thanks for the reassurance!!!! 
Please suggest integrated for large space
Makes sense-- I will shift my line of investigation accordingly! Thanks, Tvad! 
Please suggest integrated for large space
Hello Tvad-- thanks for your valuable input! Will look into your suggestion. Shall I assume that you agree with using a sub rather than going to higher-powered amp??? 
Please suggest integrated for large space
Thanks, Swampwalker. Any particular sub you'd suggest in this case? 
Please suggest integrated for large space
Thanks for your vote, Rodman9999. 
Please suggest integrated for large space
Well, Timru, I'm not ready to change out the speakers, seeing as I just bought them. But many thanks for the tip re: the Musical Fidelity! 
Suggested Jumpers for Integrated amps?
Thanks for the "lesson", Doug! 
Suggested Jumpers for Integrated amps?
Thanks for the input-- I will check out the Jena Labs first. 
Best amp for LSA LS1 Monitors in large room?
OK-- I will check it out. Thanks! 
LSA speakers?
Heard LSA LS 1 Statement today and it's indeed quite a step up from the LS 1 Signature. The bass is amazing-- no need for a sub in my large room. It's even more revealing than the Signature and as the dealer commented, it "seems" louder than the S... 
LSA speakers?
Just demo'd LS1 Signature and LS2 at my house with local dealer using my modest Creek 5350 se/Opera Consonance 120 Linear system wired together with Audio Art cable. The monitors, augmented by a Final Sound S100 sub, sounded much better in my room... 
How critical is placement for Vandy 2 ce Sig. ?
Thanks for all your responses. I need to have my room analyzed first. I will also check out the Vandersteen website FAQ section and see if the local dealer will allow me to demo a paiur at home. Frankly, I've never found llistening to speakers at ... 
How critical is placement for Vandy 2 ce Sig. ?
OK-- I guess I'd better demo them in the room-- thanks!