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Since my 1995 993 Cab will be in the shop for some time getting engine attention I came across this car. Amazingly my wife supported this one with the YOLO argument. The 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage ( under Ford ownership) was the answer to the 2006 911 . It couldn't be more different...

I was in Dover on some business and came across this small but fascinating museum. Surprised with the volume that was achieved with this player. If you are passing through Delaware on route 1 (as most people are) definitely worth a stop. Have a great holiday.

Was starting to make a short list of preamps to replace my stellar but aging Premier 16LS2. I had listened to the Mac 2700 and was considering the C22. I was loaned the Backert and was very impressed. Took control of the system, big soundstage with distinctly placed instruments, articulate...

CLSII in Walnut with hard to find Arcici stands. New panels from ML ($2995) replaced March 2021. Interface boxes original. Phenomenal sounding by themselves but naturally bass shy. Need serious power for these speakers and your amp should double output and start at min 200 watts...

Decided to do the TT upgrade after 12 yrs w/ the Rega P25. It's a beautiful piece and is impressive in how much more information can be extracted from vinyl. I am using a Soundsmith Aida MK II cart. First impression is increased separation of individual instruments ,improved timbre and...

This is version 1. Highly respected subwoofer with tons of reviews. 8/10 due to age but in perfect condition w/ box, manuals, mic. I was using it with SL3's but the 11A has more than enough bass for me. Local pick up in DE only. This is a beast and the box is huge. $1800.00

Installed the new panels today and I am just blown away. The volume difference between the panels is gone, the bass has filled up nicely, and a midrange that is organic, engaging and intimate and pristine highs. Using the VTL's with 225W triode which doesn't hurt. This is out of the...

Recently my wife has been ( I think jokingly) saying why are you auditioning $,$$$ equipment but you can't hear anything. I know we will lose some frequencies as we age and I plan to have an audiogram eventually. (I register in the 60-65 age group for runs) My question for our wiser members...

Took delivery today of this little guy. My first Mac and it is just built like a tank. Out of the box it has taken complete control of the 11A's and sounds much more relaxed and involving than with the VTL's. I am very,very happy today. We'll see how it does at is settles in. Highly...

Any recommendations regarding tube amp repair/restoration? I have come across the names Ben Jacoby and Blackie Pagano in NY. I want to restore my snorting and spitting VTL MB 250's for better or worse-because there is nothing like them out there. New ones are stratospheric in price. Any...

I have a pair of these beasts that are giving me some trouble. One repair technician advised me to call it a day and shelve them. I have an EE friend who has worked on them but a schematic would be a great help. Bea Lamm wants me to send them to VTL and has no local repair recommendations on...

Always intrigued by the CLS line and acquired these 2 weeks ago. Except for slightly decreased output from 1 speaker they sound wonderful. Even though my 3 month old 11a's are the "better" speaker I keep gravitating to these. I hear you, Roberto-but this is what my ears and heart tell me...

After 22 wonderful years with the SL3 I am settling in with the 11A. I have about 90 hrs on them. Breaking them in has been interesting. TTOCS review of his experience was helpful and right on. Thin sounding midrange w/ zingers at certain frequencies out of the box. Prodigious bass...

I have had the SL3 since 1998. Amplifiers were CJ MF2500, Classe CAM-350, and after being intrigued by tubes I took a shot in the dark buying used VTL MB 250's. That was 2007 and have been completely satisfied- until they went down in Jan. and deemed not worth repairing. I have tried...

I recently had to have my VTL MB 250 mono's and Premier 16 repaired and found Stephen Monte and Quest for Sound in Philadelphia. Great guy, prompt communication and had everything back in 3 weeks. He is also an audio dealer and has a most welcoming and congenial atmosphere there. I went through...

The Grays Album Ro Sham Bo Sony 1994 Rock CD features Jon Brion,Jason Falkner,Dan McCarroll and Buddy Judge in a one time collaboration. Superbly crafted pop/rock, and well recorded. Band lasted one year and I was lucky enough to catch them at Dobb's in Philadelphia. These Are The Very...

I recently found one and was wondering how many I've missed? Mine is Rebecca Pigeon "Behind the Velvet Curtain" after Manha. Any others??

1. Bijan Sorouri 2.Wilmington,DE 3. SL3 4.Purchased 1998 5. No Mods 6. Associated Electronics Rega P25 Audio Research PH3 SE Theta Miles CDP Premier 16LS2 VTL MB 250 MIT Shotgun IC/speaker wires/Acoustic Zen PC Zoethicus rack ASC Studio Traps Music room designed with plans from Rives Audio...

I'm listening to my SL3's with replaced panels and am just amazed. I had purchased them as demo's in 1998. Over the past year or so I felt something was missing but couldn't quite put my finger on it. You all know the feeling..do I need a new CD player or maybe amps?? I attributed it to just me...

Hello all, Great site. I have had SL3's since 1998 and was researching panel replacement. Over the past 2-3 yrs I just don't feel the magic I remember, shallower sounstage and lack of 3 dimensionality. I have attributed this to just getting older, playing in a band,etc. There is nothing overtly...