mr_hosehead

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Speaker Wire. Hokum or Truth?
If your low-end speaker wires were 24AWG over longer runs then you should probably hear a difference. If your low-end interconnects were poorly connected, corroded, or the interconnect equivalent of 24AWG (over long distances ;~) then yes, you sho... 
Anyone heard the new paradigm signature series?
Wound up making the huge mistake of following the salesdude to the downstairs audition room this week. That's where he fired up the little S2s. And that's where "the plan" (and speaker budget) started down the toilet. I originally had no intention... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
Marantz HD880s. Over 25 yrs old, redid the surrounds & that's it. Larger Advents 30+ yrs old, also "surrounded", still kickin' in the loft. I'd hope my Paradigm Studios would last so well, but I'm not holding my breath.