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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
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    Pair - Epik Audio Empire Subwoofers - $280 (Durham, NC)

    https://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/d/durham-162-epik-dual-empire-subwoofers/7404699688.html

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    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Sub 1 - Mirage Omni S8 | Sub 2 - Mirage Omni S8

    5.2 A/V Setup | OLED TV - Sony Bravia XR A80J 77" | Source - Fire TV 4K Max, Wiim Pro | AVR - Anthem MRX 520 | Integrated - Musical Fidelity A5 | Speakers: Main - Boston Acoustics VS 336 | Center - Boston Acoustics VS 325c | Rear - Boston Acoustics VR-MX | Sub 1 - Boston Acoustics VPS 210 | Sub 2 - HSU VTF-2 mk3
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  • EndersShadow
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    WLDock wrote: »
    Pair - Epik Audio Empire Subwoofers - $280 (Durham, NC)

    https://raleigh.craigslist.org/ele/d/durham-162-epik-dual-empire-subwoofers/7404699688.html

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    @lightman1 i think you know folks near there lol
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
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    I'm about 3 hours south. I don't know anything about these. Are they decent? Of course with holidays approaching I'm tight on play money!
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • aprazer402
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    xjghost wrote: »
    I'm about 3 hours south. I don't know anything about these. Are they decent? Of course with holidays approaching I'm tight on play money!

    Glenn: I wish I could help you on the Empire subs. I bought one the first week they were offered. It still sits in it's box, never unpacked.

    The speaker is sealed rather than ported, goes very low, supposed to be very good for music rather than just for home theater, so I've read.

    They are known to have had many amplifier failures. The exact number and/or percentage that fail will probably never be known as they are out of business. I've seen mention if you do not crank up the volume to excess on the sub they will stay working. But that may just be a few people's story.
    There have been postings on other forums regarding replacing a failed amp.

    The CL asking price of $280.00 for two is very good. Mine was $699.00 new.
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  • JayCee
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    Agree and have also read of amp failures. I've had an Empire in my HT system since approx 2011 and it's currently paired w/my L800's to great affect. Have had a minor issue w/the auto off feature being touchy coming on but set it to on and have no problems. Well worth the price for 2. There are folks that have worked around the failed amps, so think with that in mind and if as advertised won't break the bank for a seriously good payoff. Worst case...one goes down you can cannibalize parts for the other.
    ➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio PMG Signature Pre, BHK Signature 250, PMG Signature 512 ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S3.3 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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  • EndersShadow
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    aprazer402 wrote: »
    xjghost wrote: »
    I'm about 3 hours south. I don't know anything about these. Are they decent? Of course with holidays approaching I'm tight on play money!

    Glenn: I wish I could help you on the Empire subs. I bought one the first week they were offered. It still sits in it's box, never unpacked.

    The speaker is sealed rather than ported, goes very low, supposed to be very good for music rather than just for home theater, so I've read.

    They are known to have had many amplifier failures. The exact number and/or percentage that fail will probably never be known as they are out of business. I've seen mention if you do not crank up the volume to excess on the sub they will stay working. But that may just be a few people's story.
    There have been postings on other forums regarding replacing a failed amp.

    The CL asking price of $280.00 for two is very good. Mine was $699.00 new.
    JayCee wrote: »
    Agree and have also read of amp failures. I've had an Empire in my HT system since approx 2011 and it's currently paired w/my L800's to great affect. Have had a minor issue w/the auto off feature being touchy coming on but set it to on and have no problems. Well worth the price for 2. There are folks that have worked around the failed amps, so think with that in mind and if as advertised won't break the bank for a seriously good payoff. Worst case...one goes down you can cannibalize parts for the other.

    @ZLTFUL used a Dayton plate amp to replace a blown one.

    I have also seen a lot of guys that leave the plate amp physically there but bypass it and use an external pro amp to drive them (after installing a set of binding posts).
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
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    xjghost wrote: »
    I'm about 3 hours south. I don't know anything about these. Are they decent? Of course with holidays approaching I'm tight on play money!

    The 'King Kong' of affordable subwoofers
    https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/the-king-kong-of-affordable-subwoofers/

    SHOOTOUT! Epik Empire vs HSU VTF-15H vs CHT CS18.1 vs Rythmik FV15 vs eD A7s-450
    https://www.avsforum.com/threads/shootout-epik-empire-vs-hsu-vtf-15h-vs-cht-cs18-1-vs-rythmik-fv15-vs-ed-a7s-450.1313176/

    EPIK LEGEND... an excellent sub for planars
    https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=109461.0

    My take on it is... any sub with a plate amp might not have as long of life as a robust separate amp. These subs are old and if they were prone to the original issues they would have failed by now. So, there may still be some years left. Nevertheless, if the amp fails, see if it can be repaired or bypass the electronics, leave the amp plate installed to seal the cabinet, then use an external amp to power them.

    • Dual opposed is a great way to move some air cleanly!

    • Dual opposed drivers cancel cabinet movement/resonance because the driver forces moving in equal and opposite directions cancel.

    • Dual opposed subs are a good way to get the most output out of the smallest possible volume.

    The cost of a dual opposed sub today is not cheap!

    Rythmik Audio G22 - $1549/$1699 shipped
    Rythmik Audio G25HP - $2450/$2700 shipped
    Power Sound Audio S3012 - $2349.99
    Seaton Sound SubMersive - $2,795.00 - $2,995,00
    Martin Logan BalancedForce 212 - $4499.99
    Martin Logan BalancedForce 210 - $3499.99
    Earthquake Supernova MKV-15 - $2599.00
    KEF R400b - $700-$950 used
    KEF KF92 - $1999.99
    KEF KC62 - $1,499.99
    SVS 3000 Micro - $899.99

    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Sub 1 - Mirage Omni S8 | Sub 2 - Mirage Omni S8

    5.2 A/V Setup | OLED TV - Sony Bravia XR A80J 77" | Source - Fire TV 4K Max, Wiim Pro | AVR - Anthem MRX 520 | Integrated - Musical Fidelity A5 | Speakers: Main - Boston Acoustics VS 336 | Center - Boston Acoustics VS 325c | Rear - Boston Acoustics VR-MX | Sub 1 - Boston Acoustics VPS 210 | Sub 2 - HSU VTF-2 mk3
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  • ptrooper
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    Has any one had any experience with these mono blocks?no affiliation 6e5rw82onz3k.png
    VR3 SDA SRS 1.2TL Duelund Monoliths+VR31000va Dreadnaught +VR3 MM2 SDA cable, <3 ,Lumin u2x ,<-sfp fibre <-LHYas8 Pro+ Switch,Transparent Reference MM2 xlr,power and speaker cables.FTA Sinope SE usb.40 Amp power line for amp with earth stake&Faraday shield ,20 Amp power line for digital equipment ->shunyata 8 venom power board...Working on it!
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  • xjghost
    xjghost Posts: 1,115
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    Some good info thanks. One day I will have extra coin for things again. Probably when I stop building jeeps....
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • JayCee
    JayCee Posts: 1,509
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    Audiophile Black Friday/Cyber Monday Guide:

    https://audio-head.com/the-audiophile-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-guide-2021/
    ➀Speakers: Polk1.2tl's (Uber Mods) ➁Pre/Amp/DAC: PS Audio PMG Signature Pre, BHK Signature 250, PMG Signature 512 ➂Cables/IC's: MIT S1Bi-Wire/S3.3 Balanced +Avel Lindberg 1000VA "Dreadnought" ➃Power Conditioner: PS Audio P15 Power Plant ➄Power Cords: Core Power Technologies Gold, DH Labs Power Plus DIY w/Neotech NC-P301 & P311ends ➅Streaming: Roon ROCK on wifi'd NUC, TP-Link WAP, & Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark, Emperor Double Crown Clock, Black Modernize LPS⟿Ω☯☥☮⟿🔊♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬♩♪♫♬
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,463
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    https://omaha.craigslist.org/ele/d/omaha-vintage-paisley-research-model-20/7411817116.html

    No Affil.

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    Never heard of these. Canadian made probably the reason.
    The foam (or felt) around the tweeter, seeing a lot of that on this forum lately.

    Paisley brand previously discussed here:
    https://forum.polkaudio.com/discussion/165983/any-experience-opinions-on-paisley-speakers

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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,443
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    Couple of preamps - one SS, and one tube:

    Bryston 1B for $325:
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    https://nashville.craigslist.org/ele/d/murfreesboro-bryston-1b-preamp-with-box/7402110463.html

    ARC SP-9 for $950:
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    https://nashville.craigslist.org/ele/d/murfreesboro-audio-research-sp-tube-pre/7407587781.html

    This guy operates just outside of Nashville, flipping estate finds for the most part. I have no affiliation with him, but have purchased from him a few times in the past with very satisfactory results. He lists on US Audiomart, eBay, and perhaps other online marketplace sites as well.
    "This may not matter to you, but it does to me for various reasons, many of them illogical or irrational, but the vinyl hobby is not really logical or rational..." - member on Vinyl Engine
    "Sometimes I do what I want to do. The rest of the time, I do what I have to." - Cicero, in Gladiator
    Regarding collectibles: "It's not who gets it. It's who gets stuck with it." - Jimmy Fallon
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  • audioluvr
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    https://portland.craigslist.org/clc/ele/d/springfield-excellent-teac-reel-to-reel/7410634785.html

    Gustard X26 Pro DAC
    Belles 21A Pre Upgraded with Mundorf Supremes
    B&K M200 Sonata monoblocks refreshed and upgraded
    Polk SDA 1C's modded / 1000Va Dreadnaught
    Wireworld Silver Eclipse IC's and speaker cables
    Harman Kardon T65C w/Grado Gold. (Don't laugh. It sounds great!)

    There is about a 5% genetic difference between apes and men …but that difference is the difference between throwing your own poo when you are annoyed …and Einstein, Shakespeare and Miss January. by Dr. Sardonicus
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  • EndersShadow
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    Stellar deal in Sunfire bipolar surrounds (199)…..

    https://www.audiolab.com/promos/sunfire/?goal=0_f90b00d938-4cfb63d3c5-132755209&mc_cid=4cfb63d3c5&mc_eid=1a9d651c39
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Tony M
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    Some more Carver audio. Ribbon speakers B):p 350.00

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/393762672298?

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    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • xjghost
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    I loved my Carver CD back in the day. I've always wanted to try out some of his amps and receivers.
    HT/2Channel: Emotiva MMC-1, Adcom GFA-555II, Polk SDA 3.1's, Teac TN-300 TT, Polk Center and Sub.

    Bedroom system: Carver CT-24, Parasound HCA-800II, Monitor 10's

    Additional projects: RTA 12c's
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  • CGTIII
    CGTIII Posts: 1,274
    edited December 2021
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    Tony M wrote: »
    Some more Carver audio. Ribbon speakers B):p 350.00

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/393762672298

    Now at $200 but only "Free local pickup from Ridgecrest, California"

    Expect that there will be bumps in the road. Choose to not let them rattle you.

    Polk - Monitor 10As, SDA 2Bs, LSi9s, White RTi4s, S4s, M3s, various centers.
    Boston - CR7, CR6s, CR4s.
    Subs - M&K V4, M&K VX-7B, JBL SUB150P, Jamo Sub 250, and others.
    ​Thompson Adventures, Inc.
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  • Tony M
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    These are in Vancouver, BC. :s :'(

    I'd be on these like flies on a picnic if they were local. :p Yea, I'd fall off the wagon again.

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/756822538616079/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

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    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • Clipdat
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    lol @ "like flies on a picnic"
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 12,015
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    Clipdat wrote: »
    lol @ "like flies on a picnic"

    I couldn't type what I really wanted to.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • Navy_Goat
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    Tony M wrote: »
    These are in Vancouver, BC. :s :'(

    I'd be on these like flies on a picnic if they were local. :p Yea, I'd fall off the wagon again.

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/756822538616079/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_top_picks&referral_story_type=top_picks

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    That listing is not available anymore. The pictures look interesting. Can you share any ;details?

    Merry Christmas everyone.
    SDA SRS 2.3tl, SDA 1C, SDA 2B (TL mod), Reserve 200
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 12,015
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    The link still worked for me.

    I'll copy everything for you if you still can't link to it after one more try.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • Navy_Goat
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    Tony M wrote: »
    The link still worked for me.

    I'll copy everything for you if you still can't link to it after one more try.

    For some reason FB is telling me the link is not available anymore. Thanks for the help.
    SDA SRS 2.3tl, SDA 1C, SDA 2B (TL mod), Reserve 200
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  • Tony M
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    It's still up for me in that link above... :)

    One of Kind Audiophile Transmission Line Speakers

    Jeffrey Ratte
    I am new to this group…are these gone yet? (Jeffrey in Seattle)
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    Simon Kiing
    Jeffrey Ratte still got them but I live in Van BC


    C$550 · In stock
    Listed in Vancouver, BC
    Details
    Condition
    Used - Good
    This is incredibly built and designed walnut wood transmission port designed speakers. It’s incredibly versatile for all types of music from classical to rock. High end drivers. The cabinetry alone is with $2500. It Speaker weighs close to 100lbs.
    There is no resonance in this speaker. Incredibly detailed and very expansive sound . It’s one of kind . A project that went very well . These will compete with speakers costing thousands of dollars. Hundreds of hours were spent designing and building these speakers . Just need more space for the next project.
    $550 Obo. Hoping to move in a new home by New Years

    B&W, Totem, Paradigm, Boston Acoustics, Linn, Harbeth
    Vancouver, BC
    Location is approximate
    Seller Information
    Simon Kiing
    Audiophile Swap and Shop
    (12)
    Joined Facebook in 2007

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    I hope this helps you connect in some way if you still want to pursue.

    I'd sure pay them a personal visit to hear these if they were local.

    If I bought them, that would be a second set of home-made speakers like this that I would own. I bought a set with integral stands years ago. The stands are screwed to the speakers from inside the speaker cabinet. Her roommate, who built them, had just passed away. She wanted 5.00 for the pr.. I gave her 20 or maybe even 40. They are that nice. I have them hooked up to one of my receivers now.

    These pics were from Dec. 2020.
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    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

    “Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured.”
    --Mark Twain.

    “If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.” - Steven Wright
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  • BlueBirdMusic
    BlueBirdMusic Posts: 3,131
    edited December 2021
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    I like the way those speakers look. Remind me of a calico cat.

    At first, Facebook said listing not available. I changed the filter from local to me to Vancouver, British Columbia and searched for "transmission line speakers" within electronics. First up.

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    "Sometimes you have to look to the past to understand where you are going in the future"
    Harry / Marietta GA
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  • Navy_Goat
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    Thanks for the info. They look great.
    SDA SRS 2.3tl, SDA 1C, SDA 2B (TL mod), Reserve 200
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  • tonyb
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    https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/600433701031508/?media_id=4&ref=share_attachment

    Not bad if your out in Cali....and like ADS speakers
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • la2vegas
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    tonyb wrote: »
    https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/600433701031508/?media_id=4&ref=share_attachment

    Not bad if your out in Cali....and like ADS speakers

    The link is no bueno, perhaps because I don't use Facebook.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,077
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    https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/645231536788802/?media_id=0&ref=share_attachment

    Some VAC monos for 3g....160 watts of tube power doesn't come much cheaper.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • motorstereo
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    Link isn't working for me either so I'm guessing the ADS speakers are gone. What model were they?
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