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Old 05-14-2010, 09:30 PM
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B&W 802D & 803D & HTM2D all 'round and happy as a clam.
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Old 05-14-2010, 09:50 PM
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I guess I like JBL...I've had my L220's for 28 years; My JBL B460 Sub 8 years now. My 4313B's 7 years; the 2241-based sub that I acquired from Ivan going on 2 years. My 4401 monitors I guess about 7 years. I now have 2 spare drivers that could be used in either of my big JBL subs, thanks to Ivan.

I have a pair of Phase tecnology PC80's that I've had about 12 years I guess.

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Old 05-14-2010, 09:51 PM
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I am having a hard time keeping speakers...

in the last couple of years...

Klipsch Cornwall Still the best bang for the buck
McIntosh LS 360's Wonderful but power hungry
PMC OB1's On loan and maybe my favorite
PMC EB2i's Wonderful but BIG
PMC TB2I's Great Monitor speaker but needs sub
Audio Note My favorite by far! Kinda' unattractive... I would love a prettier pair.

Had them ~6 months
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Old 05-14-2010, 10:33 PM
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Jmlab Mezzo Utopia since 2005. I'm very happy with the sound. Next step will be McIntosh XRT1K.
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Amps: McIntosh Mc602, Mc2000, Mc275 MK-V, Cary 805ae mono blocks.
Speakers: JMLab Mezzo Utopia, Focal Twin6 BE, Tannoy Mini Autograph
Headphones: Sennheiser HD800, Beyer T1, Denon D7000, Grado RS1i, Sony MDR-SA5000, MDR-Z1000, AKG K701, and many many more
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Old 05-14-2010, 11:57 PM
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I have had my LS360s since they very first came out in 2001 - pretty sure I auditioned one of the first pairs that made it to the west coast at the time. I do not foresee ever parting with them.

Down the road I might consider a pair of XRT1Ks (or a mint pair of XR290s if they became available) if I had a different home with a larger listening room, but otherwise I am very pleased with where I am at with my main speakers. I am looking to upgrade my center channel from my CS350 to a XR27 however if anyone knows where I might find one that is NOS or in A1 condition...
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Old 05-15-2010, 12:14 AM
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I've had my Guarneri Memento for almost 2 years. I predict it will be with me for a very long time.
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Old 05-15-2010, 12:33 AM
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I've had the ML Spire's for about two years and they are not moving any time soon. IF a killer deal came up, I'd force the CLX into my room.

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Old 05-15-2010, 05:06 AM
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I've had the RtR's for 30+ yrs. I've been eyeing the PMC's, but w/o a local dealer where I can give 'em a listen, I guess I'm 'stuck' w/ what I have. Oh darn...........................
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Old 05-15-2010, 06:40 AM
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My Avalon Eidolons are about to claim antique status - bought them in 1999 - 11 years old - but hard to find anything more to my liking.

I've had the Audio Physic Caldera 3's for about a year and

The Sonus Faber Guarneri Mementos for 7 months.
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DOWNSTAIRS SYSTEM: . . . Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento Speakers, JL Audio F112 Sub, McIntosh MA7000 Integrated Amp, McIntosh MVP871 Universal Disc Player, OPPO BDP-105 Blu-Ray Player, VPI Scoutmaster with periphery ring clamp, VPI SDS Motor Drive, Koetsu Pro IV, or Clearaudio Discovery Cartridges, Mark Levinson No. 25s phono stage, Wadia 170i Transport with a Meridian Bitstream 203 DAC, VPI HW-17 Pro Record Cleaning Machine, Five Richard Gray RGPC 400 devices scattered around the two systems, Arcici Suspense Rack System, Discovery Essence and Essential Cables, 14,000 ± LPs .
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Old 05-15-2010, 06:55 AM
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I have had my Magnepans for 22 years. My SF Elipsa's are 6 weeks old and they should be with me a long time. Then again my B&W 804s and SF Cremona's were nice speakers too but they only lasted a year each.
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