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Need suggestions for new speakers under $5K
I strongly recommend that Vonschweikert VR4-JR. I have the Macintosh MA 6900 integrated amp. These speakers are the most enjoyable ones I have ever owned. They retail for 4K. Great synergy with my MAC gear. See my system which is almost all MAC. E... 
Von Schweikert VR-4 Jr Room and amp Requirements
My JR's are in a room that is rectangular. About 20 feet long and 10 feet wide. The speakers are aimed down the long wall. The sound is fabulous. I can only single wire them at this time and I hook my mains to the M/T unit. I have a pair of custom... 
Von Schweikert VR-4,Jr.
WOW!!! I just hit the 150 hour mark and the sound just exploded. Everything just opened up! The midrange bloom is palpable and the bass, well, I can feel it in my bones now--in a good way. The top end has filled out nicely too. I am still dialing ... 
Is Exemplar the answer?
You should read the other Exemplar thread that by now is at a lower position in this forum. It has many respones about the Exemplar Denon. I have had mine for almost 2 months now and have about 250 hours on it. I am blown away by how good it is. I... 
McIntosh MVP851 or Denon 5900
Sinosin: Sorry, Kr4 is right, go to the Stereophile link he posted. I saw it there not at the MAC website. It does not say a lot, but it gives a picture and short description. 
McIntosh MVP851 or Denon 5900
Isn't the MVP 861 coming out, which is a true Universal player? You may want to wait for that. I saw the press release at the MAC website. 
Personal speaker evolution
I have evolved a couple times since I last posted. From the Thiel 2.3 I went to the Vonschweikert VR2 (1 yr.) and then the Vonschweikert VR4JR. I think I am done evovling for a while. I can't afford to anymore. I love these jr's though! 
Von Schweikert VR-4,Jr.
I am just past the 100 hour mark and am very pleased. The bass has really tightened up and the midrange is really filling out. I am dialing in the placement (with my dealers help) and just added the lead shot. I anticipate putting the spikes on in... 
What in-ceiling speakers to buy
Thiel Powerpoints are definitely worth a look/listen. They sound fantastic and Thiel has some nice products for proper matching with a subwoofer. 
Why is Sony Digital sound more like vinyl?
Maybe you just hit a great synergistic point in your system. Good for you.....enjoy it! 
Von Schweikert VR-4,Jr.
I received my pair earlier this week. I have about 50 hours on them. I am blown away. Great refinement in the middle and upper ranges. Great bass. They sound awesome at low volume! And to know that they are hardly broken in yet and that things are... 
A.A. Capitole..unfortunately not yet..$$$$$$
I agree with Golen ears...go with the Prima, then tweak. 
Requesting jazz quartet CD suggestions
Cannonball Addery quartet live in San Francisco - Hybrid SACD. It is a stunning disc. 
Can I plug an amp into my Chang Conditioner
After one brief test, I think my amp sounds better plugged straight into the wall. Upon revisiting The owner's manual of my 6900 amp it explicitly says that it should be plugged directly into the wall given all of its power handling technology alr... 
How much does your system retail for?
15K. Over 15 years of buying and seling demo/new/used to get there.