tgrisham

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Velodyne DLS-5000R or HSU VTF-3 MKII?
I am still in love with my Hsu VTF-3R mark II. Lots of opinions here, but for the money and the looks, it gives me everything I need. I also have a small REL Q108E. If you want to save a little more money look at the outlaw LMF-1 (a Hsu design) or... 
Axioms and Ascends
edit: "...would NOT use them in a main system without a sub." Sorry for the confusion. 
Axioms and Ascends
Axioms have great quality and value. I am just breaking in a pair of M3ti in a small bedroom and am happy so far. But, then I don't have great expectations and would use them in a main system without a sub. They will go flat to 70 Hz and are -3 dB... 
I'm looking for inexpensive bookshelf speakers.
I just received a new pair of Axiom M3ti and am breaking them in. $300 new, shipping included. I really like them. They are detailed with nice midrange and decent bottom to 60 Hz. They will not play to concert volumes, but no speaker in that price... 
will HDCD copy when cloned?
Thanks to all! 
M F A3.2cr preamp with McCormac DNa 125 & Dyn 70,s
Similar but not the same. I run my Dynaudios with an Aragon Stage One and Outlaw M200s, Kimber Heros and Transparent speaker cables. I am still in love with my system and don't want to change anything. Your amp is even better. You will love your s... 
will HDCD copy when cloned?
Jax2,What software is the best in your experience for bit-to-bit copy? How is EAC? Thanks! 
Reading Vs Listening to Learn Piano
I have studied classical piano for 14 years, starting at the tender age of 37 (do the math!). I always wanted to play Jazz, but wanted to learn great technique first. Now I still struggle to find the time for lessons and practice, but without less... 
Total newbie question re: headphone amps
I have connected the RCA "tape out" from my pre-pro to my Antique Sound Lab headphone amp (tube) and then to my Sennheisers. Works great! Ask Tosh at ASL about your unit to make sure the impedance matches. He is very helpful. Good luck! 
Int. Amp Recommendation
I love my Creek 5350SE with my Von Schweikert VR-1s. Good luck and happy hunting! 
nOhr speakers
Thanks very much for the time and effort of your reply. The hunt continues! 
Recommendations please for close-to-wall book-shel
Von Schweikert VR-1s. I have them in a 12" deep bookshelf (not my idea, a compromise with the spouse) and the imaging and width of the soundscape is wonderful. There is a small "port" on the back described by Von Schweikert as pressure relief. It ... 
Connecting to the music.
I have found that Audioquest has reasonably priced ICs. The other choice I have is Better Cables. I bought long runs of Kimber Heroes and although expensive they have worked well. By that I mean: no electrical interference, no coloration and durab... 
Monitor/Tower; easier to mate with sub?
Another point to consider is how much money you have. Sometimes you get more for your money with excellent monitors for midrange and high frequency, and one or two quality subs for the bass. It depends on how much work you are willing to do to mat... 
Putting Audio & HT on wall floor is $1000 sq ft
I found that the REL Q108E disappears in the room underneath my bookshelf monitors. The trick is to crossover below where you think you should and keep the volume on the sub as low as possible. It is very easy to overdo it and take away from the q...