willgolf

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Vava Short Throw Projectors
I have the screen dialed in.  I am going with Severtson.  I have used them before.  The screen material will depend on what projector I pick.  I am not a fan of perforated screens.  It is a dedicated theater room so the room will be absolutely dar... 
Tube monoblock options?
What is your budget?  What speakers are you driving?  
Kudos to Dave at Audio Doctor!
I live in Arizona and have visited Dave in his NJ home.  I have purchased numerous items from Dave.  I have always got a fair deal.  Personally, in this cut throat audio business, I don't know why more retailers don't utilize Audiogon as a selling... 
Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses?
No, they really don't cost to much.  I am sure if Pass Labs wanted to put them in their amps they could get a deal.  I have tried a few fuses including Padis and SR Black and Blue and I could notice a difference between each fuse and the cheap 50 ... 
I need a good looking and good sounding speaker ....
Look at PureAudioProject speakers.  They can come configured in many different ways.  I would also look at Raven Audio Corvus speakers 
Raven Audio Nighthawk MK3
Allears - Congrats on your purchase.  I am sure they make your LaScalla's sing! 
Raven Audio Nighthawk MK3
Millercarbon ---Dave Thomson is a straight shooter.  Call him.  As you know I loved my Reflection.  I wanted more power and that is why I went with the Reflection.  I think they are coming out with a MK3 version soon.   
Raven Audio Corvus Reference Monitors
You made a great choice especially for the money.  The Aeris are twice the cost.   The Mini Ulf's are still very large.  I experienced the Double Impacts but not the Ulf's.  I heard the Corvus at James Connell's house who was the designer of the s... 
Separates or Integrated? What makes more sense?
hiphiphan - I sold my house and the buyers demanded my whole two channel system as a condition of the sale.  It is an extremely long story as to why I did not buy Raven again,  Let's just say I was stupid and got talked into buying Mola Mola Kalug... 
Separates or Integrated? What makes more sense?
I can speak to the Raven Reflection MK2 integrated amp as I owned one for 3 years.  Is it better than Luxman or Pass or Separates?  One can only debate and 10 people would have 10 different answers.  It also depends on the speakers, cabling, DAC e... 
2020 FLORIDA AUDIO EXPO WHICH ROOMS would YOU VISIT?
The PureAudioProject trio horns were one of my semifinalists.  They are definitely the most affordable.   
What are the must-see shops in SoCal?
I did a tour last summer of as many audio stores in Southern California as I could find.  For demo purposes and multitude of equipment I would say:Sunny's in West Covina Alma Hi Fi 
Expert Advise Needed on Streamer - DAC combos.
I have had a Lumin A-1 and X-1....both above your budget.  I was able to get rid of my Emm Lab Dac and Laufer Teknik Memory player and just used the Lumin.    The suggestion Uberwaltz gave of the D-1 is good.  The Lumin app is so easy to use and t... 
Raven Audio Celest’ Towers First Impreeions
I have been a Raven fan for 5 years.  They make some of the best tube amps money can buy.  I owned the Reflection MK2 integrated and had them paired to SF Amati Tradition Homage Speakers.  Wow is all I can say.  I did do a test of Raven's new spea... 
Streamer v DAC - which is more important?
I had a Lumin A-1 Streamer and a Emm Lab DAC and a Laufer Teknik Server.  It sounded great.  I upgraded to the Lumin X-1 and as a result I sold the Emm Lab DAC and the Memory player and my sound was even better.  I love the simplicity of the Lumin...