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Decware Torii owners: speaker recommendations?
Koenigr -Big fan of the De Capo's here. In my room (at 11 x 16 with an 8 foot ceiling, smaller than yours) my De Capo's provide very satisfying bass for my listening habits. They're rated down to 42 Hz and the bass is very tuneful and articulate. ... 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
That Coincident Dynamo is looking more and more interesting to me! How does it sound with the tubes that ship with it? 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Very helpful and informative, guys, thanks! 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
I have one, additional question for you SET amplifier experts.What exactly is the deal with so many of these amplifier manufacturers touting the fact that they use "no negative feedback?" How is that supposed to affect the sound of the amplifier?I... 
NY Audio Show September 26th to September 28th
Several major NYC area dealers (Ears Nova, Sound by Singer and one other one I can't remember) had a letter to the Editor of this month's Stereophile explaining that they won't be there because of the conflict with Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Ye... 
Reference 3A De Capo BE Review
Uncledemp: It's a marvelous speaker, but only you can judge whether it fits your taste, room, equipment, etc. Good luck and let us know what you choose! 
Reference 3A De Capo BE Review
Uncledemp:If I really had a rock hard $1500 upper limit, I think I'd go with the LSA 1 Statement (the one with the ribbon tweet). It's a good looking, good sounding speaker. tbg, an Audiogon Speaker Forum regular, swears by his. If I could squeeze... 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Pavpet: Had a look. Thanks for the tip, I've never heard of Wyetech before. Problem is, those little mono-blocks are over my budget. 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Just curious: are the Coincident products made in Canada or China? 
Reference 3A De Capo BE Review
Hi, Uncledemp,Your question is not at all a bother and I am happy to try to help.The first disclaimer, of course, is that there are so very many variables that determine the final outcome, including your own satisfaction or dissatisfaction. These ... 
Need to Downsize: Small Speaker Recommendation
Okay, since everyone is recommending what they like or have, I'll dive in and +1 Rello's recommendation of the Reference 3A De Capo. Extremely coherent, great imagers, good bass for a stand mount and they are very easy to drive. 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Jetrexpro,Forgot all about the fact that AN makes kits. Their cheapest 300b kit is $2250... not chump change but not stratospheric, either. Tube Audio Labs asks you to email him for prices, which I may do. Thanks for the tips. 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Charles1dad,Very helpful synopsis, thanks! 
Reference 3A Sema Zen specs now posted
Uglier than the big Wilsons (the ones that look like menacing aliens on the loose)? Really? 
What's the greatest bargain in SET these days?
Ait: I am a fan of DIY, too, but not without guidance. I built and am running a Bottlehead Seduction phono stage and while I don't have a lot to compare it to, it sounds great. I have thought of building one of the Bottlehead amps but they are tru...