zd542

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Most enjoyable speaker you heard under $800??
New or used? If used, then Vandersteen Model 1, Unity Audio CLA-3, Clements Audio D ribbon monitors, JM Labs Daline 3, Monitor Audio Silver Series. 
Is it live or is it?
Kr4 is right on that one. A lot of people make that mistake. The application is different,and you need to use the right tool for the right job. The only thing I would add is that the OP's statement is usually not correct. Just because you're in th... 
Are Klipsch or Usher and Upgrade for Me?
I wasn't trying to talk him out of anything, I was just being realistic. Not everyone likes horns. Also, I don't see an equal comparison with a movie theater. Its just a different application. A movie theater needs to fill a huge space at very hig... 
Tubes in a Cary V-12R
The 5881 is a direct replacement for a 6l6 c version (6l6gc). So if your amp calls for a 6l6gc, you can treat a 5881 as the same tube. 
Are Klipsch or Usher and Upgrade for Me?
"One of the reasons I'm looking to upgrade is I need speakers that sound good in a variety of rooms because I move every couple years. For some reason I assumed the horn would have superior horizontal dispersion. If it's inferior to a dome that wo... 
System Help
No one can say for sure, but from looking at your system, your amps may not be up to the task of running those speakers in a room that big. If you can borrow an amp from a friend or local dealer, that would probably be a good first move. If you ca... 
Why do MM cartridges amplify more surface noise??
I don't think its a MM vs MC problem. You would need to listen to a lot more samples to be able to say that's the case. I can think of 2 things that might cause your problem. First is the shape of the stylus. I know that has an effect on how much ... 
My stereo isn't doing it for me. Need advice
"05-23-15: Drubin+1 to Stringreen's suggestion. A good way to find out if the system ahead of the speakers is at fault."I don't see why that would be. Going with headphones means that you will be cutting out not only the speakers, but the amp, and... 
Audiogon etiquette question
Call the police and have them issue an APB on the seller. If that doesn't work, file a missing person's report. It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to hire a PI as well. 
Which MM Cartridge for under a grand
Just because you don't like someones choice in music doesn't mean you should talk down to them in an insulting manner. Why bother posting? 
Are Klipsch or Usher and Upgrade for Me?
Before you buy horn speakers, you should spend some time with them. They're not for everyone. If you're not used to them, it may be a difficult transition. 
Which MM Cartridge for under a grand
I have a DV 20 lomc that works really well with all types of music. They offer a high output version that can be used with a MM phono preamp. With something like that, you'll be set for a long time. 
Arcam A49 Integrated
What speakers do you have? 
what speaker new or used for 5k?
Try listening without the subs. Also, check your speaker cables and make sure they are not wired out of phase. 
Parasound Halo A52 keeps shutting off / protection
If you'received using 4 channels for your ML's, you're biamping, not biwiring. Try unhooking the sub. Maybe the amp is working too hard.