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Importance of arm length?
Here's how I understand it.Every pivoting tonearm travels in an arc as it moves from the perimeter toward the center of the record. As it arcs, it loses speed on the first half of the arc and gains on the backside. Tonearm designers create a mathe... 
Mainstream reviews-why so few?
As the presence of audio dealers decreases and the proliferation of factory-direct marketing increases, it becomes more and more difficult for those of us who reside away from metropolis to audition the equipment we hear about. Further, many of us... 
Speaker power ratings vs. aplifier power ratings?
I agree that they are just guidelines and would further suggest that they are just arbitrarily assigned values. I doubt seriously if any speaker manufacturer "crash tests" their speakers to see what their limits are. Generally I have seen a range ... 
Mainstream reviews-why so few?
Bartokfan,If you avoid the audio mags like the plague, where do you get so much misinformation? Are there other sources? 
Mainstream reviews-why so few?
I have a lot of respect for Roy Johnson but I am lost as to just what "sound molecules" might be. Also find myself wondering about this new buzz about "time and phase coherent" being the result of first order crossovers. Aren't the many single-dri... 
Mainstream reviews-why so few?
as others have stated, the combination of no advertising dollars and going direct decreases the odds of a review.Mrtennis (Threads | Answers)You would hope that same combination greatly reduces the cost to the consumer creating a much higher value... 
Mainstream reviews-why so few?
Why isn't it good enough to just own and enjoy the products you like without professional endorsement? I believe it is healthier for a company (or designer) to have to strive for acceptance. Once success is achieved, complacency sets in and the pr... 
Mainstream reviews-why so few?
" They assigned it to Jonathon Valin. He jumped ship and went to Stereophile taking the Timbre with him." Really? I doubt it.Kal, You're right. It was Jonathan Scull. The rest can be found in Volume 17 #4. Sorry I got my Jonathans crossed. 
Mainstream reviews-why so few?
Twas always thus. One hand washes the other. It is convenient to rely on cliches as I have just done but it also disingenuous to dismiss any and all suggestions of misbehavior as conspiracy theory. There are systems of graft at play everywhere we ... 
Question about ZU speakers
Bartok,The poster specifically asked for input from people who own, have heard or have compared Zu. You admit that you are not qualified to respond on any of these counts and yet you insert cautions every time a Zu thread appears. Why? What are yo... 
Question about ZU speakers
There are Zu dealers in Europe. In the United States, all sales are factory direct. Go tohttp://www.zuaudio.blogspot.com/ for dealer locations.I started with a pair of Druids and was very happy with their performance for music. The bass response j... 
Anyone into quality vintage direct drive?
Agee hit it. The thing to look for is a vintage direct drive that has been in storage for a long time. A lot of audiophiles put their turntable in the closet when CD took over and just left it there. I have 4 DD tables that I know were stored for ... 
Ever discover good sound right under your nose?
Salvia sounds like very effective tweak/upgrade. 
Questions Re: Time & Phase Alignment
With Vandersteen, Thiel and Green Mountain you are exploring some of the speaker manufacturers who have been most successful in coping with the inherent difficulties and problems of crossover design. There is a growing movement toward single drive... 
Von Schweikert VR-4sr MKII or Wilson Sophia
Drubin gets my vote.