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Help me build up a jazz album collection. Can you suggest a must have album?
Surprised that Gerry Mulligan is not mentioned [ may have missed it ] The Gerry Mulligan Quartet - " What is there to say" Columbia cl1307  you can find an original 6 eye -    another Mulligan stands out  " Two of a Mind " [ Paul Desmond &... 
Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons
Picked up Special 40’s . Too good a deal to pass up . like new , local deal very easy.       Honestly after using for an hour or so they seem to be Exactly what I was looking for  sound Larger than they should , wonderful mid bass , really adds... 
Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons
The S40”s would be under $1800 Spendor Classic 3/1 look to be very nice fit but $$ even if used  Any love for Buchardt S400 Mkll ??  
Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons
I had spendor small standing S5e  nice but not the sound I was expecting   
Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons
Thanks for all the feedback   Joebi what Amp etc. were you using ?  
Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons
Question regarding the Contours 20  vs 20i  difference's ? what is gained with 20's  from the S40's ?  
Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons
The room is a challenge Low ceiling & the width bleeds out to the side [ opens to another 12ft ]  Can't complain too much , it's a dedicated listening area . I'll check out the Contours ... Looking for a speaker that fills in sonically where... 
Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons
I seen both  of his reviews  many times lol  .   I agree , he seems to really favor the Lintons & questions the 40's measurements . He does state the 40's sound better  than  the measurements indicate .    
Dynaudio Special 40's vs Wharfedale Super Lintons
I already have “power hungry “ speakers in the LRS+ that can be a negative as it really limits amps and that “never knowing “ feeling about the synergy   
Magnepan LRS+ which amps do you use ? * 100 watts or less **
To follow up ... Picked up the LRS+ yesterday - set them up and used my Exposure 2510 int amp to start with source was a humble NAD CD player . put in what I believe to be an excellent recording / CD format - Diana Krall- Wallflower ... and away ... 
Magnepan LRS+ which amps do you use ? * 100 watts or less **
I have heard the LRS+  with the Exposure 2510 amp [ which I own ]  and thought combo was very nice . I'll try that once I get the speakers .   I do have an ace up my sleeve - Rogue audio Pharaoh 1  . wasn't particularly enamored with the class ... 
Magnepan LRS+ which amps do you use ? * 100 watts or less **
Not many if any talk about amps at 100 or less watts  Rogue Sphinx. Mentioned   
Magnepan LRS+ which amps do you use ? * 100 watts or less **
Yes , that's a good idea.   Thanks   
Pass Labs xa-25 vs FW J2
thanks , I had that feeling from the reviews on the 2 .  I have the J2 & very happy with it  . I know the general consensus is to find speakers  7 build system around them  but I'll build around the J2 !  
Need help sourcing tubes - Mullard M8080's
saw the listing , I guess it was a Euro thing - these tubes don't seem to have been used for may applications here in the states    I ordered a pair from the listing prior to this post - was hoping to find something on this side of the " pond '