sophie999

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Thank you. I am in northern Illinois. Audiocircle us a good resource. Will post there as well. 
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Thanks.Can you please comment on the build quality of the speakers? Laminated baffle, crossover components?Also, can someone comment on the crossover components for tectons, ascend, and Salk speakers?Thanks again. 
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Thanks.@aldoallen. I do not see M4 triode masters  M4 turbo are 3k. M3 triode masters are 4k.@soix: a bit far for local pickup, but will look at those speakers elsewhere. 
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Another question.For 2-3k I can get new tecton impacts, ascend Sierra tower, or Salk. I can also get used Salk or vandersteon higher end models in that range. Is there a sense that Salk or vandersteon is overall better for the money in sound and b... 
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Thanks for the response.To me, one important parameter is US made. I would be ok with Canadian or Western Europe manufacturing. That is what makes it harder. Nothing to do with quality. Just one of my preferences.  
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Polk's are fine volume wise. Never go over half way on the volume pot. 
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Thanks. 
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Thanks again. Looks like the used market is the way to go. 
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Any opinion as to the Klipsch Heresy III? Compared to Salk song 3.  
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Thanks.Will start looking at some on the used market. There is a pair of used Salk song 3 under 3K used in mint conditions. 
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Great suggestions. Thanks very much. 
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Thanks for the suggestions. 
Best DIY power cable. Why not make?
@lak the idea of several wires came from some of the solid core cables, which use several different conductors of different sizes.Is there a huge advantage in twisting conductors around each other vs just running them next to each other?@ Williewo... 
Old or new gear
@oddiofyl That's what I am leaning towards. Much cheaper than Decware, which I also really liked, PTP wired, and US made, as opposed to PL, which is also great from what I read.Which preamp are you using with them, if anything?Also, PL says they h... 
Best DIY power cable. Why not make?
I am building a new stereo system with tube amplifier (most likely quicksilver mid monos) and LSI 15 polk towers (capable of bi-amping) . Wanted to see if I can make my own speaker wires to save money and get better quality. My alternative was AQ ...