timber77

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Has anyone considered rebuying a speaker you once owned??
dunlavy sc-V.... well first i found a pair of SC-IV As then later ran into the true rebuy of the SC-V's.   I still play around an usually have one other pair of high end speakers around, but always go back to the dunlavys 
800D vs 800 D2 setup?
Either one is a downgrade from your current speakers.   What do you like about the B&W over your paradigms?    B&W is not really a high end speaker even though they make models that get up there in price.   dollar for dollar there are so m... 
Looking for any speaker recomendations for a sub flea watt amp
K horns will be loud with only 1 watt. 
Best Speaker under 31 inches tall
I would recommend JBL Jubals as they are the  tastiest  looking short speakers ever made..  I would store my bamboo steamer next to it to finish off the aesthetics. Then figure out a way to add a 4th receiver into the mix to really get make that k... 
Subwoofer options for Magnepan with crossover betwen pre and amp?
I subscribe to the only good subwoofer for a maggie is to sell it and get a bigger maggie if your going for SQ. 
Martin Logan CLS "Buyer's Guide" Question
Someone needs to mention that those  dq-10s are not even close to any decent modern speaker.   Good move on the Requests.   Your logic is wrong on the years of not being used not counting.  If they sound good then thats great but realize they are ... 
Need Help With "Buzzing" Sub
is the woofer blown ?? check with ohm meter.    Is the amp blown, yes you can use any amplifier, you can use an external amp to replace  whatever plate amp the used in there.    
Re-wire of speakers to get more Warmth and resolve across the band
I dont think any wiring solution is gonna fix the pendragons.   Trying for more warmth and resolve of a boomy home theater speaker is not gonna happen magically with cable choice.  Some speakers yes but not those speakers.    
Please help a rookie –used amps for magnepan 3.7?
I have a pair of Odyssey Stratos mono amplifiers and have had the 3.7s. in my system for about 6 months.   If your happy with an old Rotel on your vandersteins then you will be knocked out by the Odyssey/ Maggie combo.   Easy to bias ampliers that... 
Selling speakers to a buyer in Russia?
If your buyer is paying for shipping and customs then you really don't have any risk as long as you get paid before sending them.  I can't imagine they would do that, but I would only proceed with the sale under those terms.  Once your money or pr... 
Aesthetic Calypso or CJ Et3 or Primaluna Dialogue 3
Ive not heard the Calypso but have auditioned the other 2 in my system. If your a rocker then the single tube CJ would be my pick given only those 2 choices.    
B&W 802 Nautilus speakers
All good advice above.  Assuming ampler is not the problem its probably a blown driver.   Check each driver with an Ohm meter and see if you have any out of spec.    
low power tube amp
I would ask your amplifier builder once you narrow down your speaker selection as you have a unicorn for an amplifier.   I would also ask him how he built at kt88 SET amplifier. In my 35 years of owning various tube gear have never seen a KT88 SET... 
Why are low impedance speakers harder to drive than high impedance speakers
bdp241,906 posts01-07-2017 7:17amIn a related matter, Roger Modjeski of Music Reference recommends hooking up your speakers to a tube amp on the lowest impedance tap that provides the power you need. So if an amp puts out 45 watts at 8 ohms and 30... 
I asking for suggestions in choosing a pre-amp [that won't "break the bank".
LP27A Inspire brand, old Conrad Johnson Tubes, VTL,  Rowland, etc, etc....maybe Rogue but I auditioned the RP 1 in my house and and wanted to like it but just couldn't .....would get good tube gear.  Get a separate dac.    the kinda preamp you jus...