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Talon Khorus x or B&W 802
Mike,I am a B&W owner. I appreciate your opinion regarding the Talon X speaker, dealer or not.I WOULD like to say that you do not need a ton of power run the N802,N801, or the N800's. But if you really want to maximize the capabilities of thes... 
Not too early to consider CES
Avnut will be there. KIT. 
Isolation methods for your VK50SE preamp
Thanks to all who have offered advice in this thread!Extremephono, could you elaborate on what sorts of "carbon graphite" I could use to dampen the chasis. I have been trying metal weights so far. The changes in sound have been interesting.Thanks. 
Solidstate substitute for Bat Vk75se?
Have you tried BAT's vk500? 
Any Thomas Dolby fans out there?
I like some of his stuff. I began listening as a freshman is high school way back when. There is a "Best of.." cd called "Retrospectacle". The sonics are amazingly clear with depth and dynamics that are not excpected sometimes with 80's cd's. I wa... 
Isolation methods for your VK50SE preamp
What confuses me is that many products get recommended all the time. I now realize that a rack or platform is a serious component that needs to be thought out and planned for depending on your specific components. My aim is to produce a system tha... 
Isolation methods for your VK50SE preamp
I will be adding dedicated circuits soon. I currently have a BMI Whale mk1 and a King Cobra mk1. 
Review: Virtual Dynamics Nite Interconnects Interconnect
Your review would be most helpful if you could compare the VD cables to the others you say you have used. Your review would also carry more weight if your comparisons were detailed by siting your full system including room dimensions, etc., music ... 
What do you think about this idea for the FORUMS??
I have thought of this idea myself. I hope this feature can be added. 
First Sound preamps....feedback please.
How does one make sure that amps and preamps mate well together. What specs should one look at.Thanks. 
Bi-wire Clarification
In my experience, which is very limited, separating the speaker cables in a shotgun fashion provided the best results for me. I think another factor which may be at work is the design of the amplifier being used.My current amp is a dual mono desig... 
Diana Krall - What is your favorite CD of hers?
I have had mixed emotions about some Diana Kralls songs. Her timing sometimes is a little out of rhythm to my ear. But I still continue to buy her cd's because I do enjoy most of her music. The first time I was introduced to serious two channel li... 
Anyone update your BAT VK60 to SE status?
Hey Saxman2,Are you tube rolling the 75se? 
With Wadia, pre-amp or no pre-amp
JSL,Your response is scary as your experience mirrors my own. I too am thinking of selling my 50se. It's been sitting on standby for 6 months now since I received my statement upgrade from GNS. I may wait till I get a new set of cables and upgrade... 
How can Audio shows be improved?
I personally would like to see a portion of the show dedicated to displays from hobbyists. Maybe there could be a "best sound of show" award for the hobbyist. This idea came from my memories of car stereo shows.