aaronmadler

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Looking for speakers
In your price range, Gallo Reference 3.1 or my completely renovated by Regnar Dahlquist DQ10's. 
Class D amps and Revel Salons
I've got Salon2s and Levinson 532H amps. Great combination. 
DAC hook up help
I believe that your DAC or your preamp will only allow you to choose one selection at a time, be it BNC, Coax, Toslink, Digital balance, so it should not matter. I have an optical (toslink) connection from my Touch to my DAC and a coax from my Mac... 
Recommendations for a new SSP?
Kal - Thanks for your help. Is there a difference between the INTEGRA DHC 80.2 SSP and its virtual twin, the ONKYO PRO line designated PR SC5508P ? 
Recommendations for a new SSP?
Macdadtexas - Thanks for the info. I'm not necessarily interested in a receiver. I just researched this and it has 145 watts per channel. I have separate amps and also want something that has a bypass option so I can go directly to my preamp. 
how efficient are paradigm mini monitors?
From The Absolute Sound:A Lot for a LittleI don’t expect everyone who is looking for small monitor speakers to buy a pair of Mini Monitors regardless of how bad the economy gets. But even folks with unlimited funds may find much about the Minis th... 
How long do you wait for a check to clear
Check the buyer's feedback. That should give you some level of confidence. If there is no feedback, wait 21 days to play it safe. I once cashed a check at the bank and then deposited the cash. 14 days later, they took the money out of my account a... 
Squeezebox internet radio
Zarco - Nice find! It is much more enjoyable to be listening to these great Linn radio stations than listening to the jibber jabber of the football commentators while watching the Patriots crush Chicago (21-0). Sorry to all those Chicago fans out ... 
Squeezebox internet radio
Jazz Wyoming (Cheyenne, WY) (256 kbps) 
Cambridge 840C DACs vs. Wyred vs. Eastern Electric
My vote is for the Eastern Electric Minimax Tube DAC that I recently purchased. It replaced a Bel Canto DAC3. The sound is excellent on the EE! For $770 delivered, it is a steal. 
Adding tubes to SS system-Tube Preamp Amp or Int?
What about getting the Eastern Electric Minimax Tube DAC? You'll get a great flavor with one tube thrown into the mix. $770 brand new delivered to your door. The EE dac exceeded the quality of another dac that I owned at more than triple the price. 
balanced vs. unbalanced sound quality
My personal preference is balanced over rca. I've had amps that had hum with rca connections and once I switched to XLR, the hum was gone. People will tell you that there is no difference, but if you read the manuals of high end amps you will find... 
Cables for KRC3 to KSA250?
The Wireworld Silver Eclipse 6 cables would sound great - I have owned the Krell KSA 250 amp as well as the Krell KCT preamp. You're in luck - I have them for sale on Audiogon -http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?cablintr&1296677983&/Wir... 
Cables for Wyred 4 Sound STI-500
Hello Art,Thanks for your advice regarding the EE Minimax DAC. I am enjoying the Mullard tube that you helped me procure. I have decided to return the favor. After listening to 10 different cables, I ended up with Wireworld. I purchased the silver... 
Transport, Touch or Mac Mini to Dac??
Mr bill, I have never done an A/B test between the Mac Mini to Hiface vs. the Touch. My only reason to purchase the M2Tech is that I believe the USB out is limited to 16/44 resolution and with the M2Tech, it allows 24/192 with greater resolution. ...