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Opinions on Audio Research LS17 & LS26
I've read the review. Thanks. 
Review: Bent Audio Tap Linestage
Teajay, yep...I did just that! John explained how the unit blends into the system and what is needed for it to work best. So far it seems like it will be a good fit with the components I have. It should work well with my amp, X250.5, since the spe... 
Review: Bent Audio Tap Linestage
Teajay, in order to use the TAP, what are the required specs from the associated components like source(cdp) and the amp if running balanced? 
Opinions on Audio Research LS17 & LS26
Mcrheist, could you please mention how the LS26 was better than 25MkII? In what way? thanks a lot 
Best Balanced interc. cables for powered monitors
Good list. I would also add Acoustic Zen Matrix Ref MkII and Nirvana S-L. 
problems with 24 bit cd players
have you tried Audio Research CD3MkII in your system? Or better yet CD7? 
Help me please, I don't have ground?
I think your receiver has 2 prongs IEC so it is most likely didn't have the same hum noise problem because with the receiver's 2-prong IEC, it's like uing a cheater plug. 
Help me please, I don't have ground?
it didn't happen with the other power cord you had on the amp before you tried the Taipan?it could be different things. First I would check for ground loops. If you have cable tv near your system, the hum could be caused by the cable tv. 
Your "DREAM" piece
a perfect room 
Transparency: What speakers have it in spades?
Unsound......LOL....a good one, dude 
your favorite michael brecker recording?
I was trying to buy some of Brecker's CDs and found nothing in Borders and nothing in Barnes and Noble. The only disc I have of his is "Don't try this at home". Was looking for a live recording. Will check out the discs mentioned here. Thanks for ... 
Dynaudio C1 Bass
02-24-07: Tony007The problem is your amp, not the speakers. The C1's can and do make bass & they sound truly amazing for a bookshelf speaker.Pass X350.5 lacks bass drive?I don't encounter any lack of bass with my X250.5, which is 100w/ch less ... 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
well, that "new way of bi-wiring" looks like a jumper to me. Although when I spoke with SR they said the leads are frequency tuned.I don't know......I was thinking of getting this "bi-wire" version of Accelerator sp cables before I saw it, but now... 
Power Amp for BAT VK-31SE
Although I don't own a BAT preamp, I am using a tube linestage, ARC LS-25 with Pass Labs X250.5 amplifier with my B&W N803 speakers. This amp used is within your budget. Great amplifier. Drives the B&Ws easily and sounds dynamic, detailed ... 
Neutral cables for hi-resolution, imaging system?
If you want a little more fullness in the mids, give Acoustic Zen Matrix Reference II interconnects a try.For speaker cables, on the lower end of the price, I'd suggest Acoustic Zen Satori or HologramII speaker cables.AZ will be on the warmer side...