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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... 
Salk HT1-TL,Tyler D3, KEF XQ40,Spendor A6,MA GS20
I own a pair of Salk HT3 and they are by far the best speakers I have ever owned or listen to. Very revealing and great value. I almost purchased some Tylers and they are also very good speakers. Tough choices.Good luck. 
Power Conditioner Assistance
I use a BPT model CPC non current limiting line conditioner. It is great value and you can find them here on Audiogon. As always the people here will offer you some great advice. 
Integrated with Phono Stage under $10K
Glad to hear you're loving the sound. Yes it is very seductive. I listen to a lot of jazz and there are some recording that are mesmerizing. I am loving my LSA Signature. If you are looking for some speakers I have my amp pair up with some Salk HT...