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I respectfully disagree. The actual replacement cost for CLX panels will run you over $9000 not $5000. I have called ML and this is their own price quote. The panels may last 10-15 years or 5-6 years. Then the cost would be $1500- $1800 annual cost. Do you think that it is right to triple panel...

Glad I checked in as I am currently listing my ReQuests for sale and was going to estimate a panel replacement cost of 800 dollars to potential buyers. Guess I better break out the "buyer beware" motto as that would have been embarassing as I was not aware of the price spike in replacement...

Hi Tony, if you want to really go to the next level, you would do far better with a surround pre-processor rather than go out of the preamp outputs of the Rotel. There are many on the market but for the money, the Marantz AV 7005 (list $1599 but usually heavily discounted) is a top-notch...

If you are listening in a room this sized at the specified distance, you might consider two integrates at different price points. 1. The PrimaLuna Prologue with KT 88s ($2200) and 2. the Pass INT-30 ($7495). These are both 'way better' than what you are considering. The Vistas are moderately...

I use the EFX's with my surround system (#308) which has CLX fronts, Stage center,and Descent-i subs. They replaced the Script-is. You might look for a used pair (although they are pretty new). They would be an excellent match for the Spires. An alternative would be finding the Script-is on the...

Thanks for the heads up. I am more than familiar with so-called roll-out dates and their "flexibility." I can do enough manual adjustment (with SPL and test tones) to get the party started.

Forgot to mention, the Casablanca III is the HD version with HDMI 1.4 inputs. It will have the Dirac room correction feature available in June but can be manually adjusted for starters.

Hi folks, Anyone used a Theta Digital Casablanca III with ML speakers in a home theatre? I am considering going this route since it looks like Lexicon is tanking the MP-20 project which is what I was considering. Rest of system includes Pass XP-30, XA-100.5, X-3, CLXs, Stage, EFX and Descent-i...

Bongiorno Paolo I have had the opportunity to have both Sanders and Pass in my systems over the years. Since the designs are substantially different, there is, as we say in the US, a bit of an apple and oranges comparison. The Sanders and Pass X-series are a bit closer in what they get out of...

Hi Roberto, Could you send a photo of your room set up since it is very close to the size of mine. Regards Lawrence

One of my friends has this set up. You can see it at the Magnepan website. There is logic to increasing the center channel area and I am still debating about going that route in spite of Roberto's reservations. I am holding off until I can get some word on the status of the new Lexicon MP-20...

I recently saw a demonstration of the Magnepan so-called Tri-Center channel which features a standard center speaker flanked by two vertical panels, triamplified from the center channel of a processor. The sound-staging was pretty amazing and dimensional. I was wondering if any ML owner has...

I have CLX's and have used Nordost speaker cables for a number of years. Current version is insanely expensive Odins but for much less one can get about 75% of the performance with Valhallas. I would agree with others that given the myriad of factors that influence the speaker, room...

How many subs do you need

I have made the move from Summits to CLX and never looked back. The imaging, treatment of voice, and overall balance is ideal. I have mated them with Descent-i's (you need these) and entered audio Nirvana. You might consider SS amps. I have heard them with ARCs and there is not enough guts to...

I have had Script-i's for some time, using them as surrounds. Things might not be as bad as you might think. If you feel up to it, take off the dust cover and watch the woofer movement when you play something with low bass and see if the woofer moves uniformly. If it does, it is possible that...

Does length matter either way? I have gone both routes: short speaker cables, log ICs, and vice versa. With today's high speed and well-shielded cables and interconnects, distance becomes less critical for frequency bandwidth unless you are talking about professional installations where the...

Your room is nearly the same size as mine. I had Summits with a pair of Descent i's in the front and a pair of Descents in the rear (for HT). You actually will notice the most improvement in the mid-range and with multiple subs you can work around bass nodes due to placement. The M-L subs allow...

I have two Descent-i's and two Descents, all have long RCA runs (greater than 12 feet). Audioquest basic sub cable is what I use and it works fine without being hideously expensive.

A very nice looking system for sure. I got my CLX's about 2 years ago and went through the rubber feet vs spikes. There are some small coasters which have a metal insert that fit the spikes perfectly This allows for moving the speakers on any surface (I have wall-to-wall carpeting) as well as...