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Sennheiser hd 650 vs hd700
I find the hd700 unbalanced and not natural. The hd600 is still the sweetspot In the senn line. Very coherent, great mids, Speed AND body. The hd650 needs brutal power , otherwise its not as good as the hd600. The hd800 is bright and can't do the ... 
Gemme Audio - Out of business?
Gemme is now ArtelutheSame cabinet vflex technology, but active with DSP. Use morel carbon woofers now. 
low volume, microdynamics,body,presence, 10k used.
70 to 80db average (peaks 90db)GMA - large sweetspot? sub sat combos dont work for me (timing & coherence)Revel Studios are on my list (low vol? multiple woofers - time smear?)JBL Array - will look for them - wonder if the woofer will be fast ... 
low volume, microdynamics,body,presence, 10k used.
zd542 - vandersteen is a rare brand here in europe. i like time and phase coherence but how is off axis listening with these speakers?Roscoeii - the ncore is meant for very warm speakers that do the body thing well but need more detail. For neutra... 
Ear Speakers-AKG Q701's or Sennheiser HD 598's???
i prefer the HD600 for outstanding prat, more body, image density and gorgeous natural mids with great definition - qualities that hd800 and T1 still dont do well (besides resolution)AKG´s are more analytical, more hifiin the end its a matter of t... 
Internet radio stations that sound really good
320 kbpssearch for linn radio, naim radio ... 
Headphones? Anyone?
The Sennheiser HD580 / HD600 is the most balanced can of all and is a good match for the LD. It delivers a natural and fullbodied sound with great prat. Something i havent found in other models with latest technology such as Beyers, HD800, Stax, .... 
What is the best loudspeaker for a small room?
i have heard really expensive stuff but would recommend :system audio sa2k - really sweet, refined, outstanding imagingpmc tb2i - outstanding bass quality - really a PRAT machine go and listen 
b&w suggestions
803 is just a side gradego for 802n 
Dynaudio vs PMC???
IMO the PMC TB2i is a top choice for small rooms. Bass quality coherence and integration is so much better - its really a PRAT machine. The Tweeter is on the hot side but delivers outstanding definition. The TB2i works better with valves than dyna... 
Faster alternative to the ASR Emitter?
213cobra: the valvets would be my first choice if they would have a standby or AB switching for low idle draw - like vitus and plinius.soundsrealaudio: sorry - solid state only.integrated or power amp 
Zodiac Gold w/Volticus vs Bel Canto w/VBS-1
i heard the zodiac gold voltikus, and while it had great tonality and soundstaging, its surgical character made it unbelievably detailed, but destroyed the rythm and flow at the same time. 
Bricasti M1 - where is the music
i had the same feeling with the m1on the same day i compared it to the zodiac gold voltikus. this dac had great tone and outstanding detail. but its surgical character destroyed the rythm and flow in the music. 
What makes a speaker too big for a given room?
big speaker vs small speakerless imaging performance, slower bass, less life and poor low volume performance due to larger drivers 
Best headphones under $200 used?
get the Audio Technica ATH M50 and the Shure 940 and decide for yourself - and sell again...Audio Technica ATH M50 studio headphone - preferred it to the D2000/5000/7000 - does more right than wrong & easy to drive. Great Bass, Timing, Imaging...