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Von Schweikert VR-4,Jr.
Was at the NY Hilton a few weeks back late Saturday afternoon.I was in every room that had serious audio setups and no room made me wish my system sounded like that. When I went into the Von Schweikert room after standing in a long line for a wort... 
Any owners of Von Schweikert VR2 in Bay Area
You may get better responses by posting in the Speaker discussion section. 
Von Schweikert VR-4,Jr.
I was just at the HE show in New York and it was great to meet Albert,Brian & Kevin and for us to match the voices to the faces. The longest lines for demonstrations were at the Von Schweikert room on the 7th floor.2nd longest line I noticest ... 
CEC owners What Power Cord are You using?
Search for this thread I previously posted.Best power/digital cords for C E C transports.In my particular system I heard a nice improvement with a modest priced VH Audio Flavor 4 power cord.More detail and more natural sound. A used balanced Resol... 
Best power/digital cords for C E C transports.
Mapleshade SilClear not Siltech. (NT) 
Best power/digital cords for C E C transports.
I was a stand to get the best sound I could out of my recently purchased used CEC TL-2x transport.Initially I was considering selling it as I first was not able to get the best sound it was reputed to have in my particular system. My Cal Delta had... 
Best power/digital cords for C E C transports.
Ndjedinak,I may need to try the digital rcas. I have an MIT reference balanced cable.It worked great with my Cal gear as they are perfectly matched.The Cal Delta has more presence with the MIT cable matched to the ECD-1.The TL-2 has more detail wi... 
Best power/digital cords for C E C transports.
I was very let down when my friend & I compared the Delta with the TL-2x and the Delta was the clear winner. I know no other Transport that I researched so much that I wanted more than this one. So you have given me direction & hope as whe... 
Coping in an Age of Uncertainty
Redbook has the most selections of music nothing comes close and any other format has slim picking in comparison. & there is reasonable priced gear that can extract the very best sound that will please & satisfy. 
Best tube amp or mono blocks within 5 k new/used.
Thanks guys you are giving me a great education. I am put off by low powered(35-50wpc) tube amps thinking that while there may be magic to hear it is only with certain music & at moderate listening levels. I feel that 250-400 wpc keeps the am... 
Best tube amp or mono blocks within 5 k new/used.
Thanks everyone who has responded so far.I would even consider some ss gear that had the refinement of tubes.I have researched all of the gear that has so far been recommended to me & am getting educated. I am looking for that non syrupy mid r... 
Creative Cable Concepts Pigtails
I ordered 4 pairs for my Von Schweikert VR-4 SE speakers from Music Direct.I should have them the end of the week 3/26/04. If they do not make a big difference back they go. Fred 
Von Schweikert VR 4 III SE v/s Legacy Focus 2020
Thanks Aram. I have since gotten the VR-4s & are very happy with them. 
Dvd player or C D transport with a DAC ?
Thanks Vectorman. 
Von Schweikert VR 4 III SE v/s Legacy Focus 2020
Thanks Byfo & Mark for your much appreciated feedback. Fred