westborn

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Speaker Choices
I for one really appreciate warnings regarding business conduct. Way too few people have the courage to state their opinions and experiences with people and organizations. I for one feel like I can discern the difference between someone who speaks... 
Not your everyday bookshelf speaker?
AVI 9http://www.thedigitalmusicexperts.com/TDME/AVI_ADM9_USB.htmlActive, built in dac, nice.One thing I would recommend is that you find a speaker that does not try to reach too deep into the bass (ie needs a sharp cutoff after 50-60 Hz). Once you... 
CD direct to monobloks?
A quality tube preamp is the most important component in the audio chain. 
Is anyone thinking about building Walsh drivers?
Great idea. Technology and materials should be there. I liked the old Ohm Fs. Everything else I've heard from Ohm in the last 20 years (including 'updates' or 'upgrades') has been VERY mediocre. 
Thoughts from Joule preamp owners?
I have 2 LA-100s in different systems and they are both wonderful. Soundstage depth, warmth, detail, etc. very very good. Old school and delightful. 
Frustrated with the sound of my system
Replace the Classe 10. I've had a few Classe' amps over the years and found them both muddy in the lower mids and glarey in the upper mids.Suggest a Forte or similar. 
Where to find steel footers?
parts-express(dot)com 
Speaker recommendations for small space
Focal Solo 6 BE or Twin 6 BE if you can swing the extra $ 
Complete newbie needing guidance/purchase advice
Personally, I would recommend some active speakers like the AVI ADM9t. Add a sub later. Then you can focus on all of the music content that is available out there without having to worry so much about preamp, amp, cables, source, etc. Sound will n... 
Must Hear Speakers in $10K range
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?spkrfull&1329424632&/Aerial-20T 
BEST ACTIVE DESK TOP SPEAKERS UNDER $ 1000.00
M-Audio AV40' are not bad at all.Can be had for ~$150. 
The search among the great ones - 20k+ speakers
Agree with the Vandy 7 audition.If you have the room, you need to hear a good line array. 
Wilson Sophia 3
Is 'new' midrange in the Sasha and Sophia 3 the Vifa NE180W or some variant? 
Best Tube Pre-Amp under 4K
Joule Electra 
DCCA vs. PS. Audio AC-12/AC-10.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to have any comparison, as apparently both the PS Audio AC-10 and 12 are now dead. The DCCA is being held for questioning.