rumney510

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Are we all destined to be "womenless" audiophiles?
"Are we all destined to be "womenless" audiophiles?"Not even close to reality - how can you enjoy music if its not a shared experiance?Perhaps some audiophiles are people who prefer to be alone. A dedicated listening room with one or two chairs is... 
Speakers for Lamm ML2.1
The road ended with Kharma 1d/DEThx for advice all 
Calling all Von Schweikert VR-9 owners
I talked to Rusty Taub (spelling may be wrong) at VSA just before the CES show, and he said there were no VR9 in the factory. The only VR9 that would be built were ones that were ordered and a deposit given on in advance. He said there were no pla... 
Calling all Von Schweikert VR-9 owners
Hooper did you by any chance go to the CES show? I am very interested about how the VR9 sound at the show compared to home enviroment. Very difficult to hear these speakers. They do not even have them at the factory for audition. Does anyone know ... 
Suggestions for integrated amp for VR.Jr.
I dont own these speakers....but based on what I heard at the CES 2006 show I agree a tube amp would be nice. 
Dartzeel amp lives up to hype
I heard the Dartzeel and VR9 combination at the CES 2006 and was very dissappointed with the soundstaging and tonality. The dynamics and bass were staggering on rock/pop, the walls were shaking..just like a rock/pop concert. Traditional instrument... 
Suggestions for integrated amp for VR.Jr.
Any amp that matches with the wilson line would do wellrumney 
A few impressions from the CES/THE Shows
I also had a great time at the show. Got to hear wonderful equipment.My most significant observation was regarding the Von Schweikert VR9..this was my first time hearing them. What struck me was how similar they were to the Wilson MAX. I think the... 
Recommended Hi end dealer
Jtinn asked full MSRP for the VR9 which is too much. So I'm moving in other directions.Rumney 
Recommended Hi end dealer
Thx for the recommendationsrumney 
Calling all Von Schweikert VR-9 owners
May I ask who your dealer was please?It is true all products can be defective at any price point. Looking for a forum solution to an enduser problem with a $60K speaker makes me feel for you.Rumney 
upgrade of lamm/wilson
I have also changed rooms. Room size is now 30x22 foot with 9 foot ceiling.andy 
upgrade of lamm/wilson
Hi,havent decided yet.I am looking at a vintage horn or VR9 posiibly VR11 if i am impressed enough. The main problem is getting to hear the speakers. you have to jet around the country and can only listen to the dealers set up..little chance of a ... 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
Jtinn, How would the VSA VR9/lamm ML2.1 combination stack up againtst the VSA/darTZeel ? andy 
Speakers for Lamm ML2.1
mike thanks for the offer. What Amp are you using for the VR 9's?andy