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I have tried Lossless, Lossless with Error Correction (EC), and AIFF. AIFF sounds the best, no question. It is subtle, but I was able to hear the difference on my computer (non-audiophile) speakers. The first time I noticed it, without analytically listening for it, was when I was listening...

Just some observations and thoughts… Indeed, I wish it was, but I don’t think it is possible to recreate the sound of real acoustic instruments in real space. In order to do this, you need real acoustic instruments played in real space. Real instruments couple with, and energize the air in a...

Dublin, Try contacting Gragg's paint company: http://www.graggspaint.com/ You can order the stain from them. They special make it for ML, you'll have to request it. crusty

Yes, that would be sweet! However, these were a special run for a dealer who recently closed. They were originally $2800 a pair. You can always see if a local woodworker can make some for you. It might be cheaper than buying a new pair.

100% agree, Hands Down! Musically, the Source is a good speaker. They convey the essence of music like no other speakers I have listened to. I auditioned a pair of $8000 JM Labs that I found less than desirable compared to the Source. Check out Audio Advisor, they have some for $2000 with...

Actually, I sent back the Ultras (copper) and ordered a pair of the Analog Two and Silver Resolution interconnects both with the Eichmann copper and silver bullets, respectively. I did an experiment and switched out my silver Promitheus Audio interconnects between the TVC (passive preamp)...

Since I like the strengths of both cables, I am thinking about using the Ultras (copper) for the bass, and the Silvers for the panel. I can stack the spades. Does anyone know if this is a bad idea or not? Frank is not a big fan of it, but says that some customers have had good luck with this.

I've been working with both for a couple of weeks now, with the Magic power cable to the amp. I don't know much about break-in but have had about a week on each (about 40 hours). My system: Marantz SA8003 to Promitheus Audio (PA) silver RCA interconnect to PA dual mono C-core TVCs to PA...

Hi Matt, I too am another Vista owner. I tried the Signal Cable(SC) Ultra speaker cable and found it to be a good cable (better than my Harmonic Tech Pro-11 single wired speaker cables), however I just put in the SC Silver speaker cable today. I think I like the Silver better with the...

Kelvinz, You might want to check into some of the offerings from Promitheus Audio. http://www.promitheusaudio.com/frontpage.html These are transformer volume controls which do not require power, only enough voltage from your sourc to work. In general, a CD player at an average of 2Vrms will...

Thanks again everyone. I was able to talk to Frank at Signal Cable, who said that eight foot lengths are common and not custom (like for example 15 feet would be), so I ordered both the Silver Resolution and Ultra speaker cables. I threw in a Magic Power cord as well. I'll try both and...

Hi Bumbox, After looking at your photos again, I see what you mean by one speaker firing into the rear wall opening if set up flanking the fireplace. One thing about the wall hanging Maggies is that their angle can be adjusted relative to the wall they are mounted on so can be aimed easily and...

Hello Everyone, Thank you all very much for your helpful feedback! I was wondering if anyone knew the inductance value for the Ultras. It's not on the Signal Cable website. I read Sanders' white paper and it appears inductance is the most important value of the three when it comes to...

Has anyone had the opportunity to try both the Signal Cable Ultra and/or the Silver speaker cables in a system with the Vistas (or other recent MLs)? I'd like to audition them, but I need 8 foot lengths which is a custom order so I don't think Frank allows custom orders to be returned if I...

Bumbox, Regarding the Magnepan woofer, you might want to check out this link: http://www.soundstage2.com/lasvegas2007/standout_magnepan.html crusty

Hello Bumbox, You did say something about moving to a new house... I don't know when you will move, but no matter. What about going with one of the hybrid ML speakers (Spire, Summit (X), Vantage, or Vista) flanking the window. The sound may not be optimal for now, but you can still enjoy it...

Matt, The Sources' TAS recommendation is well deserved. It easily conveys the musicality inherent in other ML designs. I was compelled to listen to it for hours but I think the store needed to close and the sales person needed to go home. If compared to the larger panels of the Vista (which...

Vista and Vantage Interesting discussion. In regards to Nikos' original question, I too am listening to the Vistas. I auditioned the Vantage and Vistas extensively, both set up by the same sales person, over a two day period using Cambridge Audio 840C CDP, and 840 A integrated. I had read...

Vantage or Vista I was able to auditioned both the Vantage and the Vista at Tweeters and thought the Vistas were warmer (fuller) sounding than the Vantage, but the Vantages were cleaner sounding. I was wondering if anyone has had experience biwiring the Vistas and how it changes the sound. If...

Thanks Everyone for all your feedback on the Source and Vantage, room treatments and Tweeters. I'll take them into consideration when auditioning the Vantage this weekend. crusty