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Focal Sopra 2's vs Titron GoldenEar Reference speakers
The Arizona Audio/Video Club held a shootout in February 2019of the Focal Kanta 2s vs the GE Reference.Powered by a Hegel 590 Integrated. Room 25 x 35 x 8. 10 Absorbing panels were also employed.We have about 40 members in attendance. Music was va... 
I need help trying to decide which bookshelf speakers to purchase
What part of the world are you in?On Saturday, June 29th from 10am-4pm in Scottsdale, Arizonafor $10 you may listen to Tekton, Spatial , ZU, Salk, Joseph, Sanders, LSA and MarkAudio-SOTA. Five of the above brands will fit your budget.Show pricing ... 
Las Vegas
Come to Scottsdale June 29th!!Available to be heard: Sanders Sound, Joseph Audio, Salk Sound, Tekton Design, Spatial Labs, ZU Audio, MarkAudio-SOTA and LSA. Additionally we have been graciously offered the use of the new Dan D"AgostinoProgression ... 
Why all or most audiophiles are men?
Women enjoy music as much as men do.Audio Clubs do have a negative reactionwith women. Why? Audio men are not the best dressers or the best talkers (on non audio topics)and most of all are not a terribly attractive lot overall.Is that unfair ? If ... 
Santa Fe, NM Audiophile Society
Attn. Sante Fe Ears,Please come to Scottsdale for the Speakerfest Event Below:Available to be heard: Sanders Sound, Joseph Audio, Salk Sound, Tekton Design, Spatial Labs, ZU Audio, MarkAudio-SOTA and LSA. Additionally we have been graciously offer... 
Business Ethics in the Audio Industry
Schiit happens. They f-ed me as well. Your bad for not asking in an emailif a new version was due out anytime soon.When you lose contact with a person to help you with a decision,you cut out the middleman. That middleman may have been the person w... 
Blow dryer causes audible buzz from power amps in two audio systems...
Sounds like you have it down to two choices- get rid of the hair dryeror the wife. Your choice. 
Used vs New vs Vintage vs Floorstanding vs Bookshelf vs ..... OMG!
Tyko,Our club, AZ AV Club is holding its 1st annual Speakerfest on Saturday June 29th 10am-4pm in Scottsdale, AZ. $10 admission fee.You will hear : Sanders Sound, Joseph Audio, ATC 50s passive,ZU, Salk, Spatial, Tekton, LSA and Markaudio speakers.... 
Diffusion vs. Sound Absorption views
Since you have Spatials, why not contact Clayton Shaw, owner,and ask the source. He is a person very willing to share. OverallI understand absorption be best used to stop early reflections,ie in front of speakers on side walls and ceiling. Diffusi... 
Schiit Freya plus. Is this an upgrade?
I had a Freya and returned it during the trial period.The noise heard when using the remote was tooannoying.  
what would you do?
The room comes first. You learned the hard way. Me too.Re the Spendor line,I love them and I think there will be some changes in the near future.The A line and D line nearly cross each other. They add new modelsin the A but not the D. Something's ... 
Speakers I have Two in mine??
Keep the ZUs and buy some Gallo. After a few glasses you may come to appreciate the ZU sound more! 
Black Ash.....
Buy a high grade oil paint in your favorite color, then search out a qualityfinish painter like Michelangelo and you'll have something you picked!After 5-6 coats you may find the black wasn't so bad after all! 
Where could you go to hear all these Speakers at one time??? SpeakerFest!! Woodstock + 50
We hope to make it an annual event but need support fromparticipants. Hope you make it! 
Denver, Co
Saturday June 29th, 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona from 10am to 4pm you can listen to:Sanders Sound Model 10, Joseph Audio Pulsars, Salk Sound3 beAt, Spatial Audio Lab M3s,Tekton Design Double Impacts, LSA Signature 10s, Markaudio-SOTA Cesti 3s and S...