samhar

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Metal, aluminum, or wood for a rack ?
The improvements with the addition of room treatments wasn't subtle as you know!!!! I was thrilled with the improvement in the articulation of the notes and especially so in the bass region. 
Metal, aluminum, or wood for a rack ?
Very clean appealing racks!!!! Excellent job!!!! 
Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?
At the time I likened the change to putting on a pair of distance glasses and realizing what I hadn't been seeing!!! So yes!!! 
Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?
First I had 3A Sigs, then added a pair of 2Wq's before the Sophia 1's!!! Funny!!I was in the mid 65's, sometimes even in low 60's!!! Usually in the mid 70's during the day. 
Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?
Vdosc,Your welcome. I know how crazy it can get trying to factor in everything!!! Thanks for the kind comment!!!The Sophia 2 is a very good speaker that should be enjoyable for years in your system!!! I listened at low levels at night with the 1's... 
Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?
I forgot. I think your amps will drive the Sophia 2 easier then the WP 7's!!! I wouldn't go by the db#'s in this case, the 2's aren't hard to drive. 
Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?
I recommended the 7's when I thought you were going to upgrade the whole system, but after reading your last post and your desire to keep it "manageable" I will recommend the Sophia 2 over the 7!!! You could just about plug in and play with the So... 
what do you think of transparent reference mm1
After your new cables break-in you may want to re-positioning your speakers to their different sonic presentation!!!! 
need your help again.............
I'd try the Kimber Kable first with C/J. 
Lamm M1.2 v. ML2.1
Marc Mickelson of SoundStage has reviewed both. You can quickly access the reviews using the bluebook here. 
Review: Merlin Music Systems Master VSM Speaker
I hang a cheap make up mirror on a wire hung from the top of the panel. Using a Maglite with the base placed at my ear I adjust until the tweeter is lit. Using this technique the wire and mirror can be slid easily and then the panel can be moved t... 
The most creative word for plywood you know.
Rotary cut multi directional 17 ply polyepoxide bonded deadfall harvested Acer saccharum enclosures. 
Bi wire with one set of speaker terminals?
Use a jumper cable that is at least equal in quality to the SC's. 
Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?
Buy the 7's in VA a great deal @$8500 and driving distance from you!!! Why do people that don't like WP's respond to questions about WP's!!!. 
Stereophile vs. Sports Illustrated
Prettier girl in SI!!!