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Counterpoint Amplifier Repair in Phoenix, AZ area?
Anyone reliably doing Alta Vista type upgrades? 
Has anyone added a small subwoofer to 2 channel and been thrilled with the result?
Dont know the Kef or Rythmic .. know JL is a respected sub company.Had a Paradigm 2200, nice. But what a step up for me going to Rel. My vote is for REL!I added a 328 to my Monitor Audio small Gold 10 monitors, then upgraded speakersto tower Aeria... 
Aerial 7B amp recommendations
Late to the discussion, but agree w/the last couple comments regarding jumpers. I tried several 5 to be exact .. (prices approximate)- AntiCable level 2.1 about $50- - an eBay audiophiles take on Dueland wire w/silver banana's, $99-- Tuneful Cable... 
SPEAKERS, SPEAKERS AND MORE SPEAKERS.. BUT NEED BASS.?
Having been around the high-end audio for 20 plus years I had a great experience with a pair of Monitor Audio PM 702 gold on a 26 inch stand running a Parasound 2200 sub (then upgraded to a REL 328), great imaging & detail. Cost less than 2000... 
NAME SOME RARE AUDIO ITEMS THAT DID NOT TAKE OFF BUT SHOULD HAVE & WHY.HERE'S MY LIST
I might add the Rapaport amplifier. when paired with its matching pre-amp, and hooked to its intended speaker of choice (Snell type A) it was heaven. As an added bonus, due to its class A design, you could almost roast marshmallows with it. Beauti... 
NAME SOME RARE AUDIO ITEMS THAT DID NOT TAKE OFF BUT SHOULD HAVE & WHY.HERE'S MY LIST
Hey Supertweak .. gotta agree w/your initial post. A buddy and I were introduced to Tom Goetz back in the 80's. We were privy to auditioning many pair and new designs he came up with. They were characterized by a wide sound stage, great detail, ve... 
re capping
So to this end of "knowing the circuit b4 recapping" .. I know the Counterpoint NPS 400 has been talked around the board a bit .. anyone know a tech who is proficient in Counterpoint? Mine will give a mild pop in one channel when powering up, no c... 
Deciphering Shunyata chronological history for upgrade paths
BTW, just recently purchased a Python Alpha Cx 15a and initially it seems to have made a nice sonic improvement.Although I have said the Venom/Diamondbacks were clearly evident compared to my "stock power cords", I will go back and do some A-B-ing... 
Deciphering Shunyata chronological history for upgrade paths
"Davidhe19audio", I posed the question to Richard and here is his reply that  kind of addresses yours & "pops" questions..." The Sidewinder was first a CX series cable that had a short production life due to its stiffness. Due to this stiffne... 
Deciphering Shunyata chronological history for upgrade paths
I have older Diamondback and Venom models and am looking to upgrade .. I will post my thoughts hopefully soon 
Deciphering Shunyata chronological history for upgrade paths
Thanks for the input baxman 
2017 Honest Cabling that doesn’t promote bankruptcy
blindjim .. see my thread on Shunyata. Was researching upgrade path and Richard gave me a quick historical/chronological look at their line.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/deciphering-shunyata-chronological-history-for-upgrade-paths  
Lifters ForGetting Cables Off The Floor, Worth It Or Snake Oil
Zar .. Common thread here. "Nay sayers" and proponents. 1 major distinction in the diagnostic is whether you have a system of sufficient finesse or sonics to distinguish the benefit. Personally I recognized the science for the benefit (by way of 1...