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Audio Research DS 450 amp......thoughts
There are ARC D450 mono's in the works . 
For all you Clapton fans....
E.C. 's technique may not have been very technical but it was his own . One of the few musician's I can listen to for hours . 
ARC Reference Anniversary preamp in 2011
The first addition of Conrad-Johnson's ART was in the April 1999 issue of Stereophile P107 listed at $14,995. I did see the third addition at $25,000. Nice mid fi stuff eh . 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
You guys crack me up , keep it up ! 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
What does one purchase after owning horns ? bigger horns . 
ARC Reference Anniversary preamp in 2011
The 40ith A Ref sounds great but I preferred the preamp I'm using now . The reason why it's only available for a year is simple , in a year ARC will be 41 years old . 
Most helpful audio companies
Ayre , there service is peachy . A.R.C. service is pretty good to . You find out who your friends are when there's a problem . 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Most recording studio's are large and could acommodate any speaker they choose . I've seen some giant speakers in those rooms . 
Spikes or Spikeless
I've had good luck spiking , only time it made things worse was on a springy floor that seem to resinate . The spikes will not harm the carpet . 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Chadeffect ...Good point , I don't recall seeing or hearing about electrostatics in a recording studio . I've heard many and am not a fan . 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Weseaxas ... My response was in regard to friends that seem to love horns . I enjoy the Revels more than any other speaker that I have heard , but only horns have the uncompressed sound that many want and are willing to make sacrifices in other ar... 
What does one purchase after owning horns?
Once you have enjoyed the uncompressed sound of horns it's difficult to go to anything else , and definitely not panels speakers . 
Do Mono Block amps provide better sound ??
I've demoed several same brand stereo /mono amps and have heard no sonic advantage either way . The stereo amps were considerably cheaper so the choice was easy . 
Instrument that showcases your system
Horns , I heard the speakers I now own about two years before purchase , I commented that they were the best speaker I had heard with horns , think it was Miles . They still have this magic , when Miles or someone is blowing I'm often startled eno... 
Best way to clean speakers
Gravity , thats funny .