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Speaker hum problem - need help
Thanks for all your thoughts, suggestions and quips :-)So, first, yes, the amp makes this hum with ONLY it plugged in with the speakers connected. All other equipment was disconnected for this experiment. This same hum occurs in two different outl... 
What speakers should I consider around $5000?
Listened to the Revel F208's and Sonus Faber Cremona (think it was the M version, but not positive) today. First listened to the Revels with the Luxman L550, next with the Musical Fidelity M6i. Also listened to the Sonus with the M6.To keep it sho... 
What speakers should I consider around $5000?
Got some appointments over the next 4 days. Will be listening to at least the following: Revel F208, Gallo Ref 3.5, KEF R700 (didn't have the 900), PSB Imagine T2, Von Gaylord VG-8. I will see where I'm at after this....remaining of interest are V... 
What speakers should I consider around $5000?
Darned it....you guys are making this hard!! My friend swears by Vandee's. Maybe I'll have to add them to the list. This has gotta stop ;-) 
What speakers should I consider around $5000?
thanks again to all. It'll be interesting to see where this hunt ends up. I'll try to post occasional report from the "front lines" and let you know how things are developing. This is a really great community! 
What speakers should I consider around $5000?
So, after much research and all of your feedback, here's the four speakers I'm going to listen to. These are in my price range (the Wilson's really were WAY out of my price range). These are listed in no particular order:1) Gallo Ref 3.52) Revel P... 
What speakers should I consider around $5000?
Interesting about the Vandersteens. One of my friend's swears by them. I've also gotten curious about GALLO ACOUSTICS REFERENCE 3.5, which seem very reasonably priced for the specs they deliver. Anybody have experience with those speakers?I'm plan... 
What speakers should I consider around $5000?
Wow, the specs, price and looks of the Usher are right on target. (Size is not much different than what I've got now....at least it's not worse!) What can you tell me about these speakers? Why did you recommend them?Matt 
What speakers should I consider around $5000?
Wow, so much great and helpful info. Again, I will try to comment to as much as I can in one post.Interestingly, I have listened to the Ayre K-5 with the Revel F-30's and the Ayre QB-9. It sounded terrific with relatively inexpensive cabling. VERY... 
What speakers should I consider around $5000?
A couple more things....I looked at the specs of the Dynaudio C1....and am concerned it wouldn't have enough bass energy for the types of music we most listen to. Looked at the specs of the Von Schweikert VR-33.....it's actually bigger and more mo... 
What speakers should I consider around $5000?
OK, I'll try to answer everybody's posts in one response. Thanks for getting back to me and engaging in this conversation.First, I did list my current system at the top of my post. I will list cables here in just a minute.Second, aside from the Re...