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anyone familair with North 4.0 or Swans speakers?
I have not heard the Divas, but I have a pair of Swan M1 speakers and the are very good. I got a great deal on a used pair and wanted to use them as a backup while I tried out more expensive speakers. I have listened to lots of speakers and bought... 
GRASS ANYONE?
Strenght in Numbers "Telluride Sessions" is playing as I browse today. Not true bluegrass, instrumental cuts from the cream of the bluegrass crop. Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Mark O'connor Edger Meyer and of course Bela Fleck. These guys are incedibl... 
TOTALLY CONFUSED about analog
Sometimes Im surprised at the end of the record because I forgot I was listening to LP not CD. Not all LPs are that quiet, but if they sound like bacon they go to the trash. The fact is most CD reissues I have dont sound as good as the original vi... 
What to do... US Postal Money order not received.
Someone sent me a check via Priority and it took 3-4 times as long as regular service. I was frustrated, as was the buyer. I will never use it again. 
Are Linn Tukans a bit on the bright side?
They sounded bright and a little dry when I heard them. I only listened to them once in an all Linn system. 
Do you drink when you listen?
They say dont go to the grocery store when you are high. I say dont go to the record store! At least untill you find some gum or Halls cough drops! Hey Philefreak, when did this become a political discussion?(I agree with every word)... uh what wa... 
What are we listening to...for...with?
People just love music. Listen to a Beatles tune over an old transister radio. Even if the signal goes in and out your brain fills in the gaps. My daughter says she cant hear any difference between my stereo and her little Walmart thing. My wife s... 
Bryston vs Marsh
The Marsh 200s sounds fast and clear and free of grain or glare. In my setup it does not sound "electronic" if you know what I mean. It does not double power when impedance is halved, but it never strained driving my Totem 1 speakers. The 200s cos... 
Belles Research Corporation? ?
Belles Research was the first, then OCM (Magnum Research I think) and now Power Modules. A friend has my old preamp from the original Belles and it still works great. All of his incarnations have good build quality and solid engineering. I had the... 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
I would much rather listen to $4000 well spent on electronics through $1000 speakers than high doller speakers with weak source and amplification. You will only be frustrated knowing how good it could sound. The thing is it can be surprising how g... 
I can't believe there is no difference
Good advise, good plan. Also, in my experience, sometimes you have to live with a component for a while before you can appreciate the subtle differences that make listening more enjoyable. Listen to just the Cambridge for a few days (or longer) an... 
Bedini 150 mk 11
My friend has a classic (old) 25/25 and it sounds great. This amp is 25wpc pure class A. It is driving Totem 1 speakers quite well and never sounds under powered. Look at bedini.com. 
600 used speakers?
2nd the Kestal floorstanders and look at Epos M12 standmounts. 
Question about CD 'Resolution'
Overall design is more important than sample rate. New 24/96 recordings may sound better on 24/96 players but there are not that many available. 
HELP No sound from tweeter.
Im not sure but I think MS is now owned by Creek. Anyone know? If so try to find a Creek dealer.