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integrated help please
Radiohead99: How does the dac in the grand integrated compare to the W4S Dac-2? Also, how does the class d amp sound? 
Looking to upgrade Gallo Strada?
John - I appreciate the help immensely. So, I should probably wait till I have a working budget of $3,000 used? 
Looking to upgrade Gallo Strada?
The stradas sounded much better when I added my Velodyne Optimum-8, as I was presented with a much more balanced sound...even the midrange and highs got noticably sweeter. I figured the 3.5s were out of my price range of $2,000-$2,500. 
Looking to upgrade Gallo Strada?
John - Thanks for the recommendation, I've read many good things about the 3.5. Audiocircle - The KEF R300 looks very nice, have you done a comparison between the stradas and them? Has anyone compared B&W 805S to the Gallo Strada?Thanks. 
Gallo Strada vs Gallo Reference A/V
Hi Bigasscab, I own both the Gallo Due and the Reference Stradas. Now the Due has the original CDT tweeter while the Reference A/Vs have the CDT II and the stradas have the CDT III. I can tell you that there is a huge difference between the Dues a... 
B&W CM8 or 805?
Well, I purchased the CM8s from Best Buy (30 day return policy) and was very impressed with thier performance. The FST midrange was extremely resolving, top end was very open and airy, and the bass was very tought. In the end I took them back beca... 
Sacramento, California
Is that the same Audio/FX that used to be on Howe Ave just South of Arden? Is the better Paradyme location Roseville as opposed to Sac? 
Sacramento, California
That's a shame. Where do you guys go for brick & mortar? 
Sacramento, California
Are there any hi-fi stores in the area? I know of Deetes' Sound Room, but can't find any others. Thanks! 
Arcam Solo questions pls
1. Yes2. Yes. 3. Yes4. The Arcam is widely regarded to be a little bit better sounding than the Linn unit, although this is always subjective.