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Food or beryllium tweeters for my DeCapo's
Hey Decap lovers, I own a pair of Ref3a Veena (love them). I am seriously thinking of having them upgraded by Tash. Any feedback? 
Bands where U say
Little Feat, they were just hitting they're stride when Lowell passed. He was one of the great white bluesman and more than respectable slide guitar player. Waiting for Columbus reminds me of what they could have been. The band had incredible ener... 
adagios vs veenas
I have the Veena (love them) not the Grand Veena, I think the GV may be over the top for a room that size. 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
"'My daddy was no jockey, but he taught me how to ride" Kansas City David Bromberg version 
RIP Richie Havens
Saw him a couple of years ago in a small club in Cambridge, MA. What an incredible stage presence and energy. He broke a string on his Guild and switched to another one with out missing a beat. A very special musician. He will be greatly missed. 
marantz integrated
I recently sold my Portal Panache integrated. Great amp., spectacular mid range very natural sounding. Built like a tank. If you can find one used, should go for $8-900. Good luck. 
Isolation Devices: Any Good Ones?
Shoff,I just installed a set of Sort Kones BC model under my Bel Canto CD-2 (used as a transport) and have found the sonic differences to "my ears" to be dramatic. More air around every instrument, blacker background, tighter bass, and wider and d... 
Nordost Sort Kones
I just installed the Sort Kones BC model under my Bel Canto CD-2 (used as transport). The diference in sound to my ear was dramatic. Increased air around every instrument, much blacker background, tighter bass and wider and deeper soundstage. I am... 
Reference 3A Veena
I have a pair of Veena set just about 2.5 ft. off the back wall in a room that is 13x18. These speakers are very sensitive to placement and the equipment that your using to drive them including AC cables. Incredibly transparent, neutral sounding s...