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Sorry,need info on Dunlavy again Aletha vs SC-IV
I demo-ed the Aletha vs IVa, a little different.Go for the IVs they are a true 3 way vs the Aletha which is more of a 2 way with sub, better midrange on the IVs.Terry 
Pass X-250 with REL sub
I used a rel Stentor with Pass Aleph 2 Monos. I connected the high level negative imput of the rel to one of the spare outputs from my cd player via Radio Shack RCA connector (Wadia 860 - no preamp). The 2 plus wires were connected to a plus on ea... 
Anyone using Audioquest DBS for Phono cables?
I can't, the Cheetas that I have are balanced from Wadia 860 to Pre to poweramps. And I need single ended to go from my VPI rig to the step-up transformer.Thanks Basement for the good points made above.I am having a hard time deciding on a phono p... 
Vanderteen 5A's versus Wilson WattPuppy 7's
The dealer audition of the 5As had a lot of very low bass which caused me some reservations like you. They were set up "flat" since Dick Vandersteen was coming to the store in two days and he was going to show them his setup procedure. I decided t... 
Just how good is the Vandersteen 5A?
I like them a lot. Just got my pair last night (ordered weeks ago) and with only 18 hrs on them I can already hear a lot of good stuff.I must admit that Buettner seemed a little over the top in the TAS review. But I agree and I can't think of anyt... 
Surround Channel Speaker Recommendations
I agree with Rsuminsby. Matching surrounds is very nice but may not be manditory. Consider that most movie sound tracks do not tax the surrounds much. BUT, you may consentrate on the material that does. I watch a lot of drama with the spouse; surr...