tomcarr

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Modestly priced bookshelf speakers for cabin.
Pioneer, ELAC, Klipsch 
Going to have a dedicated line installed- What should i know to ask for?
Lots of good posts already so I won't add any redundancy, just will comment that I ran a dedicated (also called a "home run") line to my dedicated listening room. The results were entirely satisfactory. Worth the $, IMO. YMMVTom 
Need Preamp and Amp to Match Vandersteen 3A Signature Speakers
Call Richard Vandersteen at 559-816-2411Call Johnny Rutan at 973-809-4467Tom 
How are you hearing no difference?
The cupped-hands technique definitely yields a "sea-shell" effect.Closing the eyes always improves aural acuity.Removing eye-glasses does too.Still trying to prove to my wife I'm semi-sane also... 
Still looking for an amplifier upgrade- but with a new twist.....
Sanders Magtech might work... 
How are you hearing no difference?
Not hard to believe. People hear differently. I grade all my albums on sound quality, (class A, B, C, D, and F). When I have others over to listen there is almost always disagreement, with incredulous looks, over differences in opinion. YMMV...Tom 
Klipsch Forte III--Pleasantly Surprised
@wolf_garcia , thank you!Tom 
Plinths for Monitor Audio Silver 8
My silver 8s  were purchased new from (I think) Music Direct and came with wooden plinths with a set of spikes and a set of plastic feet with rubber pads; their use depends on the floor surface. I did not get any metal plinths, nor did I get them ... 
Magnepan 3.7i vocals sound harsh
OP, just finished reading all the above posts and you've gotten lots of good responses. One thing I remember reading about was a similar situation as yours, harsh vocals/good instruments on a particular recording. Turns out, the singers mic had be... 
Does this image give you claustrophobia?
Looking at it makes me think I'd rather spend the money on a Porsche 911 GT3-RS. 
Best Speakers under 1k for me
Another vote for ELACs 
Klipsch Forte III--Pleasantly Surprised
OP, I wish we all had that attitude. The world would be a better place.Wolf, thank you for the tube review. I plan to try the stock tubes first, listen, second-guess myself several times, worry, ponder, drive my wife crazy, then maybe try others.Tom 
Klipsch Forte III--Pleasantly Surprised
That is definitely the spirit! Sorry OP, I have no means of free shipping, but am grateful for your above and beyond offer.Tom 
Klipsch Forte III--Pleasantly Surprised
OP, wow, thank you for your generous offer! Unfortunately, I live nowhere close to Chicago. You are indeed a caring soul and a gentleman.Wolf, after inquiring about tubes with the factory rep, he suggested the Tung  Sols were slightly warmer than ... 
Klipsch Forte III--Pleasantly Surprised
OP, Wolf: Thanks so much for the responses! I'm looking forward to ordering one.Tom