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Speaker match with Pass Labs XA-160
The Pass LSXRTXA-460 is only available in Louisiana to the hearing impaired.Contact Bartok for details. 
Zu Definition 1.5 vs Merlin VSM-MXe
Tpsonic, on what experience do you base your post? Please list the associated equipment and where you've heard them. I'm very interested.Thanks in advance; much appreciated. 
Mods in Tube players: list in order
I think Home Depot has some wire that Lowe's doesn't carry. Check it out. 
Why do digital cables sound different?
The transmitting and receiving chips in the transport and dac are not identical for unbalanced and balanced modes in most cases. This may partially account for the differece you're hearing. 
Is it worth upgrading B&W DM303 to B&W CM2?
How would you assign model numbers to the components Bartok? I'm at a loss myself. 
Bob Dylan's Modern Times, a new Masterpiece?
I borrowed the digital version this weekend and played it through my Esoteric P-03/D-03/G-0s combination. I agree with Shadorne's previous assessment and my vinyl findings. The mix is flawed.Thank you 
Which artists' music do you buy without audition
Roseanne CashMary BlackSteely Dan/Donald FagenMichael FranksEric ClaptonDon HenleyJohn HiattMark KnopflerPeter GabrielRyan AdamsBob Dylan 
WOULD LIKE TO RECABLE LOOKING FOR HELP
Is there a Synergistic dealer here in the thread? 
How do I glue my magnet back on
Most lacquer thinners contain aliphatic and/or aromatic solvents which will leave a hydrocarbon residue. I would use denatured alcohol or acetone to clean the surface but be aware that both have low flash points. Acetone's flash point is 4F I beli... 
Bob Dylan's Modern Times, a new Masterpiece?
I suspect that if one were to hear this recording on a highly resolving system, the deficiency would be readily apparent.Good luck gentlemen. 
Is it worth upgrading B&W DM303 to B&W CM2?
Thanks but knowing all of the others components such as the amp, preamp, speakers, etc. would make this much more meaningful to the readers. Also where were these components heard, friend's house, retailer, etc?Thanks in advance. 
Is it worth upgrading B&W DM303 to B&W CM2?
Bartok, please list the other system components used in evaluating the B&W B7W SE306Ei and the Cambridge Azur 890A SEV1.1I'm very interested.Thank you. 
musical drummers...who are they ???
Only one musical drummer? Well I'll be darn. Think of all the music I must have missed? Damn. 
Bob Dylan's Modern Times, a new Masterpiece?
Shadorne, as mentioned previously I've not heard the digital version. However, after hearing the vinyl many times, I understand your concerns better.I guess it's routine to record the instrumental portions first and "dub" the vocal track afterward... 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
Yeah, let's outline the progressive playlist for tonight. "Heart of the Sunrise""Epitaph""Tank""Carpet Crawlers""Thick as a Brick""Lark's Tongue in Aspic""Hero and Heroine" and then top off the evening with "Kharma Chameleon". That works. :-)