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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 
Klipsch Forte III--Pleasantly Surprised
OP, you mentioned using a Schiit Freya. How long have you had it and how do you like it? Am considering purchasing one. Thank you for answering an off-topic question.Tom 
best preamps
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Vandersteen 5a vs Quatro ct which do you choose?
+1 Johnny Rutan.Also, Richard V himself considers the Quattro CT the "sweet spot" in the model lineup. 
How much?
Sounds perfectly normal to me. I do have a dedicated room, and I also listen about 2 hours per week, Saturday mornings. Eyes closed, sitting still, in the sweet spot, just listening. The other posters are listening as background music. For me, my ... 
Krell krs 2 preamp
Might get an answer posting under Tech Talk 
NEEDED!!! Bi Amp Pros out there that can give me some advice
And do acoustic treatment. The room will dictate 50% of what sound you will get. 
NEEDED!!! Bi Amp Pros out there that can give me some advice
One good amp will sound better than two lesser amps. If you do bi-amp, use the same amp top and bottom. 
HAVE ALL SALES STOPPED ON AUDIOGON ???
I have been a member of Agon for about 3 years but never bought or sold anything, hence, no feedback rating at all.  In spite of that, I recently  sold a 2 year old Krell integrated within 3 weeks for 43% of retail which was almost my full asking ... 
How do you move HEAVY speakers with sharp spikes without lifting?
I first disagreed with the response of cd318 because I have always heard improvements using spikes or Tiptoes under floorstanders, especially on carpet. Then I remembered the OPs post stating they were 175 lbs each. With that much weight, they pro... 
Is there actually a difference?
Schiit, ELAC, Nuforce, Nuprime, NAD, Parasound, Vincent 
Is there actually a difference?
Interesting results from that test. My wife and I have four different systems in our house, and we certainly don't agree on what sounds "better". When I have a friend over to listen to the main system, more often than not there is disagreement ove... 
Sound stage height??
OP, look up the Vandersteen setup instructions online. Very detailed. Vandies live or die from setups. You must adhere to Richard's instructions or you will not get the best sound from your 3As.Tom