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Audio Aero Mark II--using balanced and unbalanced
I run the balanced output of my AA direct to my amps and I run the single ended direct to my powered subwooferIt works fabulouslyI think the same would be true of what you are trying to doOf course the Talon Roc sub I use has volume controlYou may... 
Name three of yours the most favourite drummers
Bill BrufordPhil CollinsNeil Pert 
AA Capitole users: how many run balanced xlr ?
I run mine balanced XLR 
High value floorstanders around $1k used
Find a used pair of Von Schweikert VR 4's 
Magneplanar 3.6R + Pass Aleph Amps Mate ?
I once owned the Pass Aleph 2's in combination with 3.6R'sThey were not a good comboNot enough balls from the Pass to properly drive the Maggies 
VTL / Pass / Lamm
I've owned Pass Aleph and X seriesI've owned VTL 450 and 1250The Lamm 1.1 monoblocks are far and away better. They remain my current reference. The difference is not subtle.Killer low end control, sweet shimmering grain free highs, and just the mo... 
Biggest Sound in the Littliest Box
The MM De CApo's 
What's best CD player one piece price no object
The Resolution Audio Opus 21 
CD Player with volume or preamp
The Resolution Audio Opus 21 is the best I've heard 
Seeking advice on vibration control for a Hydra
I was stunned at the positive effect that a set of Walker Audio Valid Points under my Hydra. I only use the points not the discs 
good/best CD player with variable out
I agree with Phild.A player with an analog variable output is IMO far superior to those with a digital volume contol.I have found that there is a need for the cd player to have sufficient output to drive your amp.I run a Resolution Audio Opus 21 d... 
Best speaker 3k to 4k used?
Von Schweikert VR 4.5's 
What's the funniest or dumbest thing you did?
I've got a good one.At the age of seventeen I'm at home my parents go on vacation to Florida. I decide to put a new sound system in my VW Beetle. I'm drilling parts in the basement. I reach up and un plug a cord from the closest socket. Finish my ... 
Best Power Conditioner?
The Hydra 
Any new Opus 21 onwers?
I have had my Opus for several monthsIMO it is the not only the best value out there at $3K but it also sounds better than those costing much more. I auditioned it with an Audio Areo Capitole Mk II in my system and the RA bested it in every facet....