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Kharma 3.2 Owners, your thoughts...
"In terms of all Lamm equipment, I realy love being able to use the remote volume control which Lamm does not provide. Would it be plausable to use the Lamm L2 with the placette volume control?"Henry:I remember reading an interview with the design... 
Floorstanding or bookshlf speakers?
Depends on taste also.You did not give a price range or if you have amplification.I have a room about the same dimensions and I have both.To be truthful I love the Bookshelves,but the floorstanders give me more detail they are also 4X's more expen... 
Don't laugh..but could there be a best CD case?
Do they come with detachable sleeves?Need t know what might be the best CD Cases that allow ou to remove the sleeves? 
What is best center speaker?
I would think that the best CC would have to do with what gives the best Dialog without clashing with the other speakers in the setup.I would think that Magnepan would make the best Dialog speaker ,but I agree with what someone else stated about h... 
What do you use to burn in cables???
If you only use Music I use U2's NY on repeat for about 7 days while I am not in the house.I have read using Pink Noise is not a good idea! 
Have you tried the ART SLA-1 amp yet?
It really does not look like a bad amp,Internally speaking. Will do further research into parts quality and read feedback on it!Other contenders are the Samson,AKSA and LeAmpII's.All are noteworthy in the eyes and ears of others.Synergy is another... 
Dealer needs input, next wave of gear?
This question has been asked before and I have wondered myself what the next wave might be. It shall be all compressed onto a HD. I think some audio Mags have already stated this and it just is not worth it to me. I think it is not what I want or ... 
Have you tried the ART SLA-1 amp yet?
SEAN:The concerns that you have given above are the exact reason I chose to try the new LeAmpII's.At $400 for a pair of Monoblocks they are worth the chance to see what they can do!From all indications they should be the best at that price level.T... 
best budget pre used
Try an FT Audio or Another Passive Pre .The only way you'll do better is if you get into the $1500+ range.Creek,Channel Island and a few others also make Passives ,but you'll have to match them for gain with your system.I have a B&K ST-202 and... 
Pro vs. Consumer Equipment
Sean:I respect your opinion and I can not counter with experience of doing any A\B testing except with the Phillips 16bit stock DAC which sounded more closed in and electronic.Here in the Northeast there are no stores that even carry DACs so on th... 
Have you tried the ART SLA-1 amp yet?
WaltersalasI do not think you are a fool for buying it,though you have to judge weather or not having it modded might be worth it.For $200 there is not more out there as an alternative.A used B&K ST-140, Outlaws new Monoblocks($600?) or the Le... 
Have you tried the ART SLA-1 amp yet?
If I want entertainment I'll see a show or listen to music not throw money into things that are not worthy of endorsement! 
Pro vs. Consumer Equipment
The ART DIO had been hailed as a great low cost unit by people like Brian Chaney who designs the VMPS line of speakers I believe. Also of what I remember there have been Best SOund Awards given to him at CES I believe.This with using a Modded DIO ... 
Are monoblocks the way to go?
I just orderd LeAmpII's which from a spec perspective and build quality look very impressive. They are made by nOrh and if there are no synergy problems I will get another set. At the moment they can be bought for $400\pr..My speakers are NEAR M50... 
Todays Raido Stations suck
I sgree and stopped listening to radio stations 20yrs. ago.It is all commercial now. If you have underground stations just starting out they usually fair better because they have not been sanitized yet.KROQ in LA was the last radio station I ever ...