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300b vs 845
they're more different than better-worse. What you got now? what you lookin to improve on? 
Electraglide Epiphany vs Kubala-Ssna vs....
In defense of the isolean, it is very much system dependent. I find it more full bodied than the epiphany. Smoother and warmer, but i dont think its agressive at all - quite the opposite, it is a tad laid back next to the epiphany. It all depend o... 
Can you remember when you could hear???
i remember being able to see my toes. 
What's your dirty little secret?
Stan, I keep hoping, waiting that *someday* we'll get to see some self-depricating humor from you, but doubt we'll ever see the day.... 
What's your dirty little secret?
oh, I'm more ashamed of crap I *used to* listen to, than stuff I still indulge in. Occasionally, for s-its and giggles, I'll put on some *later-era* Genesis or any Phil Collins, or some really limp 'smooth jazz' like Grover Washington Jr or Flim a... 
This time the "HYPE" is true: Monk/Coltrane CD.
just ordered it, thanks much for the tip. BTW, I HIGHLY recommend becoming an amazon "prime" member. For a managable yearly fee, you get premium 2-day shipping *at no additional cost*, on every single order, no matter how large or small. So for ex... 
Digital Connundrum - Levinson? Audio Aero?
uhhhhhhhh, I sold my AA months ago and replaced it with the Reimyo, whic easily, and I mean "hands-down" outperformed the AA, in my system with my ears; you're experience might have been different, of course.I would agree all digital front end is ... 
Diff.Power cords with Switch mode amps.
Sirspeedy, as we discussed before, we all have our moments, and we both had ours at the same time - that's all waaaaay in the past ;) I will get back to you. Actually, i just received it today, and will be letting it play (powering the Isoclean po... 
CAT Preamps vs Amps
John, we love you dearly. We should all get together, sit in a circle, hold hands, turn out the lights and sing "Kumbaya" 
Diff.Power cords with Switch mode amps.
Im about to receive one and would be happy to share my thoughts. Art 
A. A. Capitole owners - what's the next step??
i owned and really enjoyed a AA Capitole, SE. Obviously you COULD upgrade the unit to SE status, which upgrades the caps and puts in a cryo'd tube. I would not be able to speak for what it would add, since I only ever had the SE version. I also kn... 
Testicle Tumor
Hang tough! Remember, most people over the age of 20 have tiny pulmonary nodules related to prior infection, so it's very reasonable to hope the CT findings are exactly that, especially since there were no *enlarged* para-aortic lymph nodes. If th... 
NPR, Wine Tasteing, & Audiophiles
Can't believe nobody has mentioned "Two Buck Chuck!" 
which balanced preamp to recomend?
i sit corrected, the Herron is only SE. Anyway, it's still a great preamp. Back to your question. OK, how about the Ayre K-1x, which used is close to your target price, and it has a nifty remote! 
300b vs 845
no heat issue really. the 845 845B and 845M all put out similar heat, and not as much as many. My monos use 4 of them, and the room is not hotter in any appreciable way. The 845M's are brighter (as in more lumens) than the 845 and 845B, but not ho...