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Old 03-06-2010, 06:26 AM
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697 pairs so far!
That seems a bit high. Mine were manufactured 30/12, and have serial # ~ 450 which would mean that they have manufactured around 225 pairs by year end (you need to divide serial number by 2, since every speaker - left and right - has his own serial #). I would be surprised to learn that they have manufactured another 475 PAIRS in just two months.

But even If we assume that have manufactuired to date only 700 speakers, (not 700 pairs of speakers), that would be a VERY impressive number, esp. in the current state of economy. Most hi-end speaker manufacturers can only look in envy at those numebers.

BTW - I fully agree about your discription of Dave Wilson - he is a true gentelman, really passionate about what he does. There is not many ppl like him on the high end scene.
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Old 03-06-2010, 12:17 PM
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I know all about the Ferrari 355

Even saw a video with a very young Deb in it!
Really? I would be interested to know about this video!

I can't lie, the 355 is my all time favorite car. I admit it! However, the 360 in Fly Yellow is close to taking the 355's spot at top
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Old 03-06-2010, 01:03 PM
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Default Fantastic listening experience

I was also there with Peter McGrath last night and immediately upon arriving home I went online and bought the Gergiev Shostakovich SACD...it was spectacular on the Sashas! Nice to meet you also, Ivan.
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Old 03-06-2010, 01:57 PM
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I was also there with Peter McGrath last night and immediately upon arriving home I went online and bought the Gergiev Shostakovich SACD...it was spectacular on the Sashas! Nice to meet you also, Ivan.
Marty T.
Welcome to AA Marty!

I bought it as well!

Good meeting you too.
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Old 03-06-2010, 02:56 PM
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What Boulder gear was used?
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Old 03-06-2010, 04:32 PM
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Masterlu, I am so envious. Congrats!
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Old 03-06-2010, 05:36 PM
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What Boulder gear was used?
Not exactly sure of the models, they were very big; probably their best.
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Old 03-06-2010, 05:39 PM
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Really? I would be interested to know about this video!
Looked like a family video of the past to present; your mom & brothers were also in it.

Dad, in his younger days building some prototypes as well.

It started with a child mishandling some vinyl, pretty fun stuff!
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Old 03-06-2010, 05:41 PM
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It started with a child mishandling some vinyl, pretty fun stuff!
Vinyl, the Frisbee for those who could not afford the real thing.
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Old 03-06-2010, 06:37 PM
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I am waiting to read an article by David Wilson on how he finally got to meet Master Lu.
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