wywhcan

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Where to get a used Hales Revelation Center Spkr.
I've been looking for one to go with my Rev3's for a while too. There seems to be virtually no turnover when it comes to used Hales product. 
Best used amp for around 500
Look for a Citation 5.1 - these go for about $500-$600.It is a bridgeable four channel amp. Excellent build quality, and sounds amazing when bridged. The bigger Citation 7.1 goes for $900-$1000, which is a great value too. Try jeffssoundvalues.com... 
SimW5,Bel CantoEVO200.2,ChordSPM600, Your choice?
I read it somewhere that the Chord amps are used in the Dynaudio professional line of speakers. An SPM600 was listed here on Audiogon a while back. 
Dynaudio Confidence 5
How about a Chord amp? I think Dynaudio uses Chord amps in their professional line of speakers. 
Best speakers for 2000-USED
A pair of Hales Rev3s have just been listed here on Audiogon. I have a pair and I liked them better than PSB Gold I's/B&W CDM7se. I'm driving them with Citation 5.1 in bridged mode. The only drawback is that Hales is no longer in business. Rep... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
On CD:Amused to Death by Roger Waters, Love over Gold by Dire Straits, and Tales of Mystery and Imagination by the Alan Parsons Project.On Vinyl: Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd (Harvest Records), and Bach - The Goldberg Variations by Glenn Go... 
Help with imaging
Since switching the speakers doesn't change the skewed imaging, I'd guess that it may be environmental - i.e. bare wall on one side and sofa/absorving material on the other side. I've had the same problem and, by playing with the balance control o... 
Loudspeaker under 3000 new or used
Hales Rev3s are a great buy - new or used. Has anyone listened to any Triangle speakers from France? Those seem to have cooked up a storm lately. Reasonably priced too! 
Whatever Happened to Snell?
Is it true that either Polk or Boston bought Snell recently?