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    R.I.P. Jim Winey

    I was his National Sales Manager in the late 70s. Jim was a fine man and he was on a good-hearted mission to help audiophiles enjoy their music at a higher level, but at a more affordable price than many high-end audio loudspeakers.
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    My Personal Experience With Detailed Speaker Setup - I'm Finally There

    Exactly!!!
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    !!!AHA!!!

    AHA!!! As I've worked with waaay over a thousand clients, I've kept this observation to myself for many years, but didn't doubt it as much as I wondered how it could be. Was I simply lucky as I met these particular folks? The thing I noticed was that they were generally brighter - seemingly...
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    The equilateral triangle listening position. Is it really the ideal?

    IIRC, Dave Wilson's basic separation guideline for set up was that the tweeter separation should be 1, and the distance from your ears to to the tweeter should be 1.2. This works out to 83.33%. Since 1980 or so, I've always recommended that you start at 83%. Depending on the room and the...
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    Todd's AG Trio G3 System -- it's about time

    With the Avantgardes, I still like the Auroras, then the Audiopax, maybe then ARC... Sorry, I have no direct experience with iTron or Kondo.
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    Shunyata Omega Cables, a review

    Agreed 100%. Excellent description!!!
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    Shunyata Omega Cables, a review

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    Thoughts on hearing a Wilson XVX Chronosonic System at Evolution Hifi

    I guess that I've been to hundreds of dealer shows, but for me, this one outclassed them all.
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    Anyone using tube amps with G3's?

    One of the best systems I ever heard was with the new G1s driven by CAT electronics.
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    What turntables do you use? Pictures would be nice as well :-)

    Lee has the first turntable that I have heard (out of many hundreds over the years), that sounded as if it was dialed in perfectly. I fell into the music on each track that he played.
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    Todd's AG Trio G3 System -- it's about time

    Avantgarde Trios, way back before the latest updated version: Some of you may remember the San Francisco Stereophile Home Entertainment Show in 2003. If so, you may recall the extraordinary and never-again-equaled response that happened in our (Avantgarde-USA, Balanced Audio Technology, Cardas...
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    Aqua La Scala MKII Optologic Dac Owner Testimonial

    My La Scala is on some AV Room Service EVPs and I upgraded the AC power cord, along with my 801s, all of which took it to another level of which I am unsure I've heard a more musically engaging DAC at any price. But it was already excellent, IMO.
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    Aqua La Scala MKII Optologic Dac Owner Testimonial

    I have an Aqua La Scala 2 dac. Replaced the stock output tubes with Telefunken 801s. Love the sound. Very involving musically.
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    What comes first: listening chair placement or speaker placement?

    I've always measured from 25-250 Hz, as those frequency areas are where you encounter the peaks & dips that are the most bothersome room resonances. FWIW, moving the speakers a foot or so backwards or forwards will make a difference, but not nearly as big as moving your seat backwards or...
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    What comes first: listening chair placement or speaker placement?

    No. Only the loudspeaker positions.
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    What comes first: listening chair placement or speaker placement?

    In order to locate the best seating position, I simply use pink noise and measure it with a RTA. Before measuring, I place the speakers in the general location that I estimate they will be in. Sometimes I simply use my phone and the RTA program from Studio Six Digital - AudioTools. Once the...
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    What comes first: listening chair placement or speaker placement?

    As the foundational system/room set-up step in RoomPlay sessions, this is also the most pervasive, appearing in different scenarios from time-to-time. Establishing the Anchor Point – locating your optimum listening position Why would you spend time & effort moving your speakers around if your...
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    An Explanation of the Term "Suspension of Disbelief"

    Being involved in the music is my goal. But I am not going to argue with you, sorry!!!
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    An Explanation of the Term "Suspension of Disbelief"

    When I find myself falling into the music - not the sound - on these tracks that I know by every nanosecond, that's going to satisfy each client. At least it has since I started using this as a test .
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    An Explanation of the Term "Suspension of Disbelief"

    Elliot, I don't think Suspension of Disbelief is special, but maybe I misunderstand your post...
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    An Explanation of the Term "Suspension of Disbelief"

    Suspension of disbelief This is a term – or maybe a thought process – that I rarely run across. I suppose that if you were actively thinking about how real the recording sounds, and you were thinking about the sound effects more than the music, it could happen. Of course, while I appreciate...
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    I Am Seeking a Bit More of the CJ GOLDEN GLOW. Please Share Your Thoughts On What Newer CJ Separates to Consider

    AS YOU MAY KNOW, A NUMBER OF CJ PREAMPS FROM THAT ERA INVERTED ABSOLUTE POLARITY, IS THAT NO LONGER AN IN ISSUE FOR THOSE POTENTIALLY GLORIUS PREAMPS?
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    Ron’s New System

    Ron, If the tape sounds smooth, as you are probably aware, some alternative but effective TT adjustments could also include slightly reducing the VTA or sllghtly increasing the VTF. And there are others in other categories. Just don't want you to get bored...
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    Ron’s New System

    Agreed 100% Elliott, especially paying special attention to where the listening seat is located, which I have always called The Anchor Point.
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    Ron’s New System

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    Spectacles interfere with sound quality?

    FWIW - Tip #53, of 202 in Get Better Sound (first issued in 2008) is titled Remove Your Eyeglasses? It doesn't try make a 100% case for not wearing them when listening, but it does urge eyeglass owners/listeners to at least consider the alternateive.
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    What Did Your System Look Like 20 Years Ago???

    Peter, It's been a bit over 20 years since that system was set-up. I tend to go along with Bob's description - especially the alive part. And especially with those all-time fav Viva Aurora set amps. Not sure I could make an accurate comparison with my RoomPlay Reference demos here, since the...
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    What Did Your System Look Like 20 Years Ago???

    WOW!!! Kinda looks familiar...
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    What Did Your System Look Like 20 Years Ago???

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    what's best sounding speaker you have ever heard?

    Ron, It was simply a large reinforced room over a garage. It dId have some acoustic treatments. I think it was about 25 or so by 16 or so, by 10. The G1 Spirits sounded pretty nice even before I started voicing them to the room. The client had used me to voice his previous system to his...

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