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Magnepan LRS- what amp should i consider? (sub $2,000)
((((my Adcom 50 wpc thang is not gonna cut it))).So isn't it fair to say that you haven't even heard what your Vandersteens can do either?  
Favorite Cowboy Junkies?
Love Cowboy Junkies. I have seen them live with friends many times and they always deliver. One time after show ended I had to go up to the sound board guy at the Count Basie theater and let him know I appreciated what a great masterful job he did... 
m5 hp cossover setting with vandy 3
(((If you have a volt meter and Vandertones, it wouldn't hurt to check for a proper match.)))Mr M thanks agree!Harbor Freight has their Big Red Centech Volt meter easy to read /use about 20 bucks. 1. hook the red probe into the Rogues Positive sp... 
Vandersteen Model 5, 5A 5C Owners
(((1) Have you had your speakers set-up with the analyzer program/test tones?)))((((2) If so what improvements did you hear?))) When doing in-room compensation and your amps input impedance are truly verified and performed correctly, also in the ... 
Vandersteen Model 5, 5A 5C Owners
If you read the well written owners manual you wouldn’t need to askThese questions .best JohnnyR  
Is an ARC LS17SE a significant upgrade over SP16L?
Greetings Chris,  I would stay with the ARC SP 17 for now and try some new 12AX7 Gold Lion easily available. Also call and see if Bryston Vermont service can make sure the amp is in spec and while in there change the input impedance to 100K.Our bu... 
Full circle and thinking about speakers
((What I like about the B&W’s: clear detailed and focused.))Make sure you set the Rogue Cronus on the 4 OHM speaker taps with the B&W speakers!  + Cheers Johnny R++++Audio Connection 
Bladelius Ymer power amp - any experiences..???
(((One of Michael's designs was the Forte 4A 50 wpc Class A amp.I owned one, a big regret that I sold it.)))I also heard that amp years ago driving a pair of little Vandersteen 1 Cs playing Bach Toccata in Fugue with amazing tonal quality and ove... 
Trying to understand B&W’s trickle down strategy
Ruki,This is a very good question.For me it would relate to your electronics. Since the 600 series is more forgiving to average electronics.When you purchase new you have advantages of the latest material science crossovers and 5 year warranty etc... 
Tube virgin looking for tube amp under $3k
(((—Quicksilver Mid mono (need pre amp) )))1 There is a distinct advantage to having 3 dedicated power supplies independent recovery which Separate Pre amp Mono blocks provide especially compared to an integrated amp no mater how cute si the pai... 
Audio research ref 6SE vs world
Audio Research Ref 6SE vs world question  If most actually experienced the Ref 6 SE flying in a real world system to many it offers a true priceless destination.  Best, JohnnyR  
Not Thrilled with Vandersteen 2CE Sigs - where is the first place to work on?
WOW! Why the vitriol?  As a dealer for many years just trying to keep the effect of the grille in perspective. All Vandersteen’s are designed to be listened to with the grills on for what ever reason he chooses. Richard has told seminar att... 
Not Thrilled with Vandersteen 2CE Sigs - where is the first place to work on?
Teo_audioIf you think a thin layer of double knit polyester fabric one can see through to protect the drivers is a problem then we are in big trouble. Our favorite recordings include protective screens on microphones, pop screens/mic filters for ... 
Spendor D9.2 vs Proac D48r
(((I mostly listen to rock and blues and use a Bryston))) Another observation, Proacs history are used for truth in many recording studios. When set up correctly they are not pipe and slipper, wimpy polite, more raw , punchy ,can listen all ni... 
Spendor D9.2 vs Proac D48r
(((Would they be too bass boomy for a small-mid sized room (say 12x15) ?))) I disagree, and have made the Proac D48rs work in small rooms with satisfying results .Its true that full range speakers can become heavy in a smaller room placed close ...