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Ayre V3 owners. What preamp do you use?
I spoke with someone at Ayre, who owns one and uses a Conrad Johnson PV12 (I think that's the model), an unbalanced linestage. 
New To Tubes & Direct Wadia to Tube Amp
Maybe the 850 is much better than the 830, but I own an 830, and while I love it, I have heard it direct into many amps (Bryston, Classe, Krell, Music Reference RM200, Moon W5)it is just not as good as with a preamp. Not even close. 
Fedex to Canda from the USA
How are the taxes billed? I just bought a Moon amp from a dealer in Montreal. I received it. Will I be billed later. 
Software for Burning CD's??
Easy CD Creator is a breeze. Just put the disk in. Select the drive it is in. Select the track you want and drag it to the bottom window. Select it, go to track menu,click on save as wave file. When you have done this with all the tracks you want,... 
Good looking and sounding amp?
Look for a used Sim Audio W3. It should be below your price. Great sounding and great looking 
Balanced or SE inputs?
I just ordered transformers this week on the advice of the Plinius service center. They asked me to try it and see what improvements I get. The transformers will supposedly make the most of my balanced Wadia into my single ended Plinius integrated... 
Levinson 39 or Wadia 830/850/860 ?
Call or go to your local public library to get a copy of the review. If they don't have it, they can get it from a library that does. 
Is Hales finished for Good?
I heard that Wadia was purchased two weeks ago and will be back in business. Anyone else know anything? 
Which Speaker in the 4-6K Range?
Hi Kasboot. Your desription sounds like my Meadowlark Heron i speakers. They are 90.5db, go down to 25hz, sweet and warm. And they disappear. In fact, they are just amazing. They do everything with such ease, filling up my room with music. They ev... 
Bel Canto DAC 1 Upgrade
My understanding is that the power suply upgrade will increase the dynamics of the Dac1. For more info and a good deal on a new piece, email Jonathon@GoldmanAudio.Com I spoke to him about it yesterday. 
do tubes rock ??
I am currently auditioning a Music Reference RM200, a 100 WPC tube amp, with my Wadia 830, and Medowlark Hwron i speakers. This amp rocks. It has a huge soundstage and incredible imaging. Jonathon Goldman, of Goldman Audio in Ct., has been great a... 
Cable suggestions for Sim Audio
I have heard the W5 with Siltech cables, and it sounded great. I don't know the models. If you want to try something warmer, I would suggest Cardas Golden Cross. There are a couple for sale today. Also Cardas Cross is a very good speaker cable, th... 
Aerial 10t vs B&W 802
Aeriels by far. I think that you should also consider Meadowlarks. The new Heron i is great, I understand that the Blue Heron will be in the same price range as the Ariels, and if it is better than the Heron i, will be pure heaven. I have owned bo... 
Best cables for Krell Components
I have had success with Krell and Cardas Golden Cross interconnects and Cross speaker cable. Also Jenalabs interconnects. 
Best Speaker
I have Meadowlarks Heron i speakers. They are amazing speakers. The first I have found that have everything I want. They are warm, detailed, with great imaging and transparency. The bass is all there, rich and full, not at all one note.