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Meridian 800 DVD/CD Version 4
mahler123 thanks for your recommendation. I have decided to at least tried out the Meridian. My curiosity jut got the best of me. Secondly most of everything I have purchase in this hobby has been used and I have not had a problem with any purchas... 
Meridian 800 DVD/CD Version 4
Gentlemen,Thank you both for your responses, I appreciate it. Everything that I have read about the Meridian was that it once was the state of the art. I guess for me at 62 years of age I not necessarily looking for the newest but something I can ... 
Meridian 800 DVD/CD Version 4
I thought a few people might have an opinion one way or the other. I was hoping to find some advice. 
Speaker grills on or off?
I always have the grills off when listening to music. I can hear a clearer difference. 
How best to ship speakers?
I used a local "Post All" that recently package speakers for me and placed them on a pallet to ship. It was expensive but they got there safe. Another company is "Craters and Freighters."Hope that helps. 
Pioneer S-1EX and S-2EX Owners
I have found over the years that even when I get a good deal on used items, that are a well recognized brand, I usually sell them for a lost.It appears most of the people who buy items on Audiogon from sellers that the seller is usually taking a l... 
Please help with Spectron Musician Issue.
Sorry, I meant the left channel same as your problem. It plays well and then the left channel goes completely out except for very faint music. Please keep me posted. I wonder if there are others with this same problem.Thanks. 
Please help with Spectron Musician Issue.
I am curious to what the outcome is. I have the same problem recently. I thought it was my preamp, speaker cable, source and now I believe it is my Spectron Musician II that has been upgraded. My problem is the right channel plays great even for h... 
$8k budget. Need advice.
I would take a serious look at the LSA integrated amps. I believe there is a used Statement for sale on A'gon. I used to own one and loved it but sold it when I bought a new pair of speakers that needed more power. Good luck. 
Wyred 4 Sound.....Anyone?????
I have the SX-1000 monos amps paired up with Joule LA-150 MKII with Salk HT3 speakers and Cary CD-306 SACD cd player. The Wyred more than holds it own with these Class A components (IMHO).I highly recomend these amps, you can't go wrong with the q... 
Best U.S.A. speakers?
Salk HT3 are my personal choice. 
Spectron vs Parasound vs Cary vs ?
Another amp to consider is the Wyred SX-1000 mono blocks at 570 watts a channel. I have some power hungry speakers that demand a lot power like the B&W. I have the Wyred with the Joule tube preamp and its is a killer combination.Good luck in y... 
ARC versus Joule Electra
Never heard the ARC but I owned the Joule LA-150 MKII and it is very lush and romantic. I have it paired with Wyred SX-1000 monos for a combination of power and romance. I listen to a lot of jazz and vocals and I love the Joule sound. 
Speakers in 10-15K price range for Classical music
How about some Salk Soundscape 10 custom made for $10K. I have their previous flagship speaker the HT3 and they just make beautiful music. It is worth a look and you can pick the finish. Salk Sound dot com is their website and Jim Salk make some o... 
Pass Labs XA30.5 and ModWright KWA150
I never heard the Modwright but I have heard the XA-30.5 and all I can say it is one sweet amplifier. I heard it through a pair of Salk HT3 which is a very difficult speaker to drive and the Pass handled it effortlessly. I know Modwright is also g...