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Anyone tried the ZERO's with Maggie MGiiia's?
Please go here http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/MUG/bbs.html.There are owners who posted their experienced about them. 
Best Cd Player under $100,000
What about a "used" Ferrari with a Walkman? 
Thoughts on the Supratek Chardonnay
I am running a Chenin for almost a year now. No hum, or "reliability" issues of any sort. I used to have the Odyssey Stratos Monos and the Supratek can drive the amp with ease. The combination is wonderful! I tried some tube preamp with those amp ... 
Supratek Syrah and Chardonnay differences
The Chenin replaces the Syrah. The Syrah is a full function preamp (with phono)whereas Chardonnay is a linestage version only with virtually the same circuit implementation of the the linestage section of the former.I believe that around December ... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Abill,I have the Denon 103R and works great on the RB250. Mine is OL Silver (moded 250). I know it is a little bit high from your budget stand point, but the arm needs a medium to low compliance cartridge because of the mass. Another good match wh... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Most torroidal transformers have electrostatic screen. Besides, it is unlikely that DC will be present at the secondary. I would suspect that it is possible one of the rectifer is bad. If you have a scope, you can look at the ripple voltage after ... 
"Tribute" MC Step Up Transformer
Hi Ed,Yes, I know you do have them! For lack of a better term, I think I "dig" your equipment choices. That volume control attenuator you made is world-class gorgeous and I bet sounds wonderful.I already talk to Pieter. My step up should be here i... 
H2O Owner Survey ?
I also have the S-250. I listened to three different types of speakers (planar, conventional, and single driver), one at a time of course depending on my preference, powered by this amp and all I can say is that "I have found it"!As the posters ab... 
I'm blown away by the Sonic Impact tripath amp.
Gmood1,Point well taken! regards 
I'm blown away by the Sonic Impact tripath amp.
Dmason,I am with you. My previous post was not meant to alienate you, nor depend the choices I made for my amp. Quality commands price nowadays. But Vinnies amp is an exception! No hoopla, no "mine is an expensive model than yours, therefore bette... 
I'm blown away by the Sonic Impact tripath amp.
Dmason,I am surprised! You are just speculating I suppose. All I am trying to say is that power supply , as all other amps, is the most important thing. As you audition the amps I mentioned, the more refined and sophisticated the power supply desi... 
I'm blown away by the Sonic Impact tripath amp.
A prelude to the "Big Kahuna"!!!As I said, they already landed. I am a "convert" and I am not ashamed of it at all. Been to big full blown Class A SS, tubes, SET's, and now PWM. The journey is great, if you find a pot of gold in the end.Thanks for... 
I'm blown away by the Sonic Impact tripath amp.
You are hearing a properly designed PWM amp. Nothing more nothing less. I know because I own one (PWM amp, different brand) for two months now. As you move up on the ladder (I am referring to the Rowlands, ICE H2O, ARC, Channel Island, Hypex UcD, ... 
Review: H2o Audio Signature Monoblocks
I have the same combination Bob! A very worthwhile investment eh! Thank God for the Chenin's 600 Ohm output Z. You will never notice that the ICE H2O's input Z is lower than 10k isn't it?regards 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Baranyi,I assume you do not have the manual.Looking at the back of the preamp,Phono Loading Slider Switch: Top to Bottom = 47k,1K, 100, and 10 Ohms respectively if your preamp is standard. Otherwise, you have to ask the original owner on what conf...