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B&W 801 questions
I have ordered a pair of sound anchor stands, anxiously awaiting there arrival.Ct017, I am curious if you can describe the differences in actual sound between the 801f and the 801 S3 that you have in your system. Thanks 
Searching for new speakers: Wilson, B&W, ??
Thank you for the responses. The primary objective here is to have fun and find a speaker that will make music enjoyable to listen to, not to explore the inner detail of the perfect recording at the compromise of the 100's of other recording in my... 
B&W 804D vrs Focal Chorus 826
Interesting, does this mean that the Focals are not considered "audiophile" and if so, why? 
Focal Chorus 700
Thanks for the input. I too was surprised as I had been looking and listening to the $7500 B&W. Then when I happened to hear the Focals (not aware of the price) I was impressed. Then I asked how much and they said something like $1800. I asked... 
Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?
I gather the Sophia's were a big improvement over the Vandy's... 
Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?
Samhar, Average SPL listening levels range from mids 80's to below 70db C weighted. Occasionally get louder but even if the system and ROOM can handle it, I can't. I am a live sound engineer so I get enough high SPL at work ;) Thats one thing I ha... 
Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?
Thanks Samhar, and a very nice system you have! 
Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?
Thank you for all your responses. I am very seriously researching The Sophia vrs. the WP 6 or 7 (again looking at used below 10K). I have an Audio Research VT100MKII. One of you said that the Sophia was easer to drive, but I see that the WP is mor... 
Best speakers For ARC VT100MKII
For some reason my previous posting would not let me keep typing or correct?? Anyway what I meant to conclude by saying I listen to mostly classic rock (Pinky Floyd to Steely Dan) I prefer the Mo-Fi Original master recordings to any new "re-master... 
Best speakers For ARC VT100MKII
First thank you for the responses. I have a few Auralex panels around the room as needed. Nothing too drastic. Room is aprox 14 x 20. I will change rooms in the near future. What I am looking for is a speaker:#1 That is a good pairing with my amp ... 
Has anybody heard the new Audio Research LS 27?
So many responses, and not a one of them answered the question:Has anyone heard the LS27 and have you heard it next to a LS26 to Ref 3 etc.Use your ears and not your egos to answer this simple question. 
Best Cables for ARC gear
Ok that was just a joke about what my friends think about cables.My comments about the "cheap" cables were more to point out a reality (given the electronics that I have) that going balanced even with "cheap" cables noticeably out preformed some "... 
Tube pre amp comparison ARC to VTL
Oh and for speakers I have Vandy 3Asigs...as well 
Tube pre amp comparison ARC to VTL
I did just buy a set 6H30 DR tubes, waiting for them to get some hours before making final judgment. But initially they seemed to warm it up just a bit. And yes, speakers are the final quest. However I want to get my front end gear right first. Mi... 
Vandersteen 3A sigs, whats wrong here.
Yes, I did check the speakers and they are all working. As well as the level controls on the x-over. To test the rest of my gear I hooked up an older pair of Polk LS9 floor standing speakers and they had more bass. You can tell that the 3's will g...