willywonka

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Thinking of Magnepan ... finally!
Thanks for the information. I'll call them Monday. These won't be my primary speakers, but the price is low enough I want to give them a try. I've heard them several times at the shows. TMR was telling me approximately 10 weeks wait. I wonder if t... 
All New Wharfedale Dovedale Loudspeakers : Giant Killers ?!
I listened to them over a 2-day period at Axpona along with the KLH Model 7's. They sounded very good. I've never seen them available for purchase yet for any US based company. I'm sure they will be trickling in slowly! They are high up on my list... 
Thinking of Magnepan ... finally!
This may sound like a stupid question but how exactly do you order an LRS+ speaker on Magnepan's web site? The closest dealer is 3 hours from me. I heard they would let you order this speaker direct. There web site has no ordering options. They do... 
Music Server Advice
@thyname I was at the Aurender room a couple weeks back in Axpona and they were telling me they are currently going through Roon Certification. They claim it will be a software update, but I find this confusing since previously they stated their C... 
Best way to A/B two different streamers
One streamer is my computer with USB out (No DAC) and the new streamer has no DAC. I have an external DAC. I just want to verify improvements in the new streamer versus the streaming using my computer. I think the new streamer sounds amazing, but ... 
Best way to A/B two different streamers
The streamers are feeding the DAC on USB. Switchboxes come in configurations with 2 inputs (from each streaming source) and one output to the DAC. The switchbox changes the input between the two USB sources. Am I misunderstanding something? I'm gu... 
Compact Floor-standing Speaker Recommendations under $4k
KLH model 7's on risers! I heard them twice and they are a bargain at $4K. Only problem is they won't be out for a few more months!  
Demise of bass quality in Main speakers
The old adage of the bigger the woofer the more air it can move still holds true to a certain degree, but many other factors impact the quality and depth of the bass. I'm amazed at the bass speakers now have with much smaller woofers!  
Revel F228be
My philosophy on a system is different than most peoples. You can make cheaper speakers sound amazing with better electronics, but the opposite is not true! Also, speakers are harder to sell than other stereo components mainly because many are lar... 
Axpona 2023
First time I ever heard the NS-5000 speakers. It was very cool the designer of the speakers was in the room. They sounded very nice but there's lots of competition with speakers in the $15,000 range!  
Could these be your next cable loom??...and price be damned.
When your cables costs more than your home! I guess it's all a matter of perspective. If I was that wealthy my guess, is I might buy some of those cables!  
Audio Alchemy Nostalgia Trip
I also started with Audio Alchemy back in the 90's for my digital front end. I also had a Audio Research Classic 60 and some Vandersteen speakers. Audio Alchemy was way ahead of their time with their DACs back then.   
For those that have heard Dutch & Dutch 8c..
I heard these speakers at Axpona and they sounded amazing! The only downsides In my opinion is the built in DAC down samples everything to 48Khz. This may be fine for much of the music but seems like a limitation to me. Also, the speakers need con... 
Axpona 2023
I attended this show and also went last year. I been to many shows over the years including Rocky Mountain twice and several in Southern California. This year I decided to spend MUCH LESS time on the Ultra High-end exhibits and more time in other ... 
Luxman 590AX II Break-In
The NEW model Luxman amps should be on their way soon! Most of their current models on their website are showing END OF LIFE!