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Do speaker cables have to rest on floor?
uphill both ways…. Monty Python Ayre makes some nice Myrtlewood blocks, beeswax candles in a pinch, dixi cups, etc.  
Short list of musical subwoofers
@bondmanp ya man ;-) Hipass puts the main amp in what I call the vandy loafing zone…magic midrange happens, and as you know the high level drive preserves the transfer function of the main amp. I love the new Sub 3 ;-) not required if you are care... 
Short list of musical subwoofers
@carlsbad no my comment was aimed at first learning more about the OP before making a recommendation. Your system ;-) Best to you @mijostyn I think the musical is an as compared to overblown HT bass ( my words ). I like to have variable Q. Jim  
Short list of musical subwoofers
anti groupthink is to ask ; what else in in your system ?  
Vandersteens-- Removing M5-HPs for a Digital Xover?
To the OP - just nail the crossover point specified in the Quattro manual. No matter what filter you pick ( first order, Butterworth, etc ) the -3db point need be accurate. Let us know what you think, pls do post those findings on the Vandy owners... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@jerryg123 a most excellent disc and performance! i am a direct to chip Robot  
How long do NOS 6L6gc power tubes last in a Mcintosh MC240 amp?
Phil - the smaller cap in film sounds better than the single larger cap alone. Like all things audio, some hear it, some don't… The rule of thumb is 10% of the larger cap, use same voltage rating !  My 240 is singing for her supper ;-)  https:/... 
Not manufactured any more.
 
Not manufactured any more.
anything the great Harold Beveridge had a hand in….  
Not manufactured any more.
Good thread Dave. I thought of the  Dayton Wrights…then recanted… i still remember the arcs and ozone.. of course the Apogee… https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7106      
Whats on your turntable tonight?
++++ for Hudson and yes it would be great if David was here more often  
Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference II vs. Absolute Copper IC's
agree, i had no trouble selling some AZ Silver cables a while back. I think they represent fantastic value, especially used. Good luck on your quest and enjoy the music ! Jim  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Trial first order w udiscover, thx ! i went with just the LP. Alison and I have a Christmas card date….got the server working.. i am a Robot without an automated mailing list…  
speaker choice for new 20x30 audio room
A pack of Labradors can be thought of as portable but hungry sound absorbers…  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
You two are vinyl zen masters !