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Which material sounds better for speakers construction? Wood, Ply or MDF?
RV is a measurement and science based engineer, I can assure you that the 7 cabinet is superior to the 5a in every way.impossible to overdamp a passive component like a cabinet - you want to hear the Stradivarius or the cabinet ?the 7 cabinet is a... 
Vandersteen VLR Wood ..any love for these?
@ctsooner I guess I will race ya - model 1ci going to brother in law....so there will be an empty hole to fill in the “therapy room” 
The Legendary ? Infinity IRS V
PS Audio have a pair they use as reference and are developing a line of speakers trying to better it.we sold Infinity stocked eveything up to but not including IRS....hopefully the work at PSA will bear fruit. 
Best vintage amps (late 70s / early 80s) under $3k?
@mrdecibel point taken but I dont think your argument is valid - the OP put several constraints on recommendation, most notable $3k or less, so should I be wasting his time recommending my main or 2nd system amplifiers one of which exceeds budget ... 
Best vintage amps (late 70s / early 80s) under $3k?
i run my CC2 in my vintage system as a backup while the MC240 was being rebuilt, it ran 3 ohm Apogee stage with gusto..... 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
My shortlist when I bought the Ayre VX-RMXRAesthetix Stereo ( now in Sig level )ARC ReEF150 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
there are a few people, me included that think the vx-r is better than .the mx-rya might have a listen..... 
Amp upgrade from Ayre V-5xe
Hard to beat an Ayre stack....vxr is under radar underrated ampespecially if you can find a twenty series....i spent 3 x to better it....,,work your cables, isolation, myrtle blocks, power cords before you change..,,,, 
McIntosh MC 1.25 KW
@pops I should clarify the 600 w sub amps are built into 225# speakers, the monoblocks for mid-bass and up are a flyweight 125# each .....so i I am no match for aircraft Carrier size iron.... 
Best vintage amps (late 70s / early 80s) under $3k?
Audionics of Oregon CC2a Low TIM amp, one of the first..... and very sweet sounding..... 
Blocking the propaganda
i also dabble in the exotic and somewhat esoteric but i also enjoy ( several..maybe even 3 ) very salty Johnsonville Brats with my Seasmoke Tenlife is much to short to argue much....there are things to be learned from anyone...including Fremer... 
McIntosh MC 1.25 KW
stuff like that makes my back hurt...but I am running 1.2 KW with 4 amps so maybe I need a head and back exam....i do remember hearing them driving big wilsons at Stereo Design in San Diego, certainly effortless !!!! 
Blocking the propaganda
OPclarification accepted and appreciated!turns out my filter inverts phase and feeds it back in to inputs !!!!!i value the inputs and opinions of others for sureone way is humble yourself and start listening to what others have on TT, CD player or... 
Need power amp recommendations for system
I have heard the big Rogues running Vandersteen 7’s in SanDiego at stereo Unlimited.... sublime speed and control for abtube amp, although w Vandersteen powered bass ( some would say cheating )they also carry your speakers ( different room w Mac o... 
Klipsch Heresy 1 Compatibility question with Class D Amp
If you love it what could be wrong !!!!enjoy the music