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Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
DCM Time Windows and Dynaudio Audience 42s are here and will stay. Both are outstandingly musical and have great tonal balance. Time Window provides better bass, as you would expect. Transmission line design works well, and the sum is greater than... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Easy. Quad ESL-57 or ESL-63. No other contenders. 
Personal speaker evolution
Truly scary how many speakers I have been through since 1972:Dynaco A25 purchased for $106Design Acoustics D4 purchased used for $150Infinity Monitor Jr. purchased for $450Tangent mini monitor (Canadian) purchased for $550Chartwell PM110purchased ... 
Review: DCM TimeWindow 1 Speaker
Ferrari, I have just seen the review of the Forte Class A preamp on this site. This is one sweet unit, no doubt. I have something to aim for. This is exactly the type of preamp I always wish I had in my system. It would provide the real crowning t... 
Review: DCM TimeWindow 1 Speaker
Thanks for the tip, Ferrari. What might be a good deal on the Forte Class A preamp you recommend? I am not familiar. Sounds like great advice. 
Favorite Movie Soundtrack
"Lawrence of Arabia" is my favorite movie soundtrack hands down. A genuine masterpiece from the creative genius of Maurice Jarre. The only complaint I have with the original soundtrack album is its brevity. I wish someone would issue the complete ... 
Review: DCM TimeWindow 1 Speaker
I have been even more impressed with the performance of these speakers since I noticed that my preamp out connections were not what I originally had in mind. I was under the false impression that I had bypassed the tone controls on my Adcom preamp... 
What was your first music that you paid for?
First received a children's three-speed record player as a Christmas gift in 1962. Actually, I had the first LP devoted to music from the "Mickiey Mouse Club" television show in 1955, but never had anything to play it on. This album contained 26 s... 
Review: Rega Planar 2 Turntable
Everything stated about the Rega Planar 2 is quite accurate. I have been using mine now for close to three years. A better turntable buy I cannot recall. I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever concerning performance. I have modified mine with ... 
Review: Quad 12L-A Active Monitor
I have alwass admired the Quad line. Your review makes me admire the Quad line even more. I was not aware of this new model. Does Quad also make an active version of the little 11L? Just curious. 
Review: DCM TimeWindow 1 Speaker
Just curious. Since the original Time Window used Philips drivers, is it possible to inquire directly through Philips as to availability of the raw speaker elements?I am not certain of the viability, since Philips is such a huge conglomerate.. But... 
Your First System
My first system was purchased in the summer of 1972. It consisted of a Sherwood S-7100A receiver, AR-XA turntable with Shure M91E cartridge, and Dynaco A25 loudspeakers. Total cost was $330 from Baltimore Stereo Wholesalers. I received price quote... 
Review: DCM TimeWindow 1 Speaker
After reading these posts, I felt motivated to re-connect my 1982 vintage Time Windows. They have functioned as sound reinforcements in the corners for many years since I purchased Dynaudio Audience 42s. I was very pleasantly surprised by the over...