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Any experience with the ULTRACURVE PRO DEQ2496
Yes, much experience with mine. They have had some issues with reliability, but my second unit has worked perfectly (first one had some issues with not holding presets). Mine is 100% transparent, 100% quiet, and has zero sound signature when in li... 
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Anne Sophie-Mutter
Personally, I would love nothing more than to bury this tired out warhorse for eternity. It's already been played and recorded beyond death, and there is NO recording that can bring it back to life. I do love his bassoon concerto, though. 
Quicksilver amps an appropriate match for Wilson Sophia?
BTW, EH EL-34s in my Mini-Mites sounded brittle and splashy as did the Chinese 12AX7s (RCA 12AX7A's were WAYYY better). IF you go for 34's, seek out SEDs. 
Quicksilver amps an appropriate match for Wilson Sophia?
No, no, no. I have owned the MiniMites, and with 88dB, 8-ohm speakers, they reached a dynamic ceiling at below what you would want with Sophias. I liked them but did not LOVE them like I do my Pass M2. 
Kanye West - Grammy comment, re Beck
Kanye West is a talentless, egotistical idiot, and I could say a lot more that would probably get me kicked off this site. If the Grammy organization has any balls, they will ban him from ever attending another awards…the world would secretly be g... 
Help with speaker cable under $500 for new system
Get generic 12ga, stranded, copper speaker cable. You can pretend you spent $500 on it if that makes you feel better. 
Higher resolution Jazz
I am always blown away with anything on the Concord label. Great sonics and great content, especially their live stuff. 
Equalizers - Graphiic, Parametric & Channel Balance
Take it from someone with a LOT of experience with this: Buy a new Ultracurve DEQ2496…problem solved. 
Should I repair my amp?
$2,500 for a repair is highway robbery, and NO repair is worth that. I'd put it on eBay and steer clear of ML in the future. Shame on them for quoting you that. 
Akiko Tuning Stick AC -- It IS Magic
I also tried the Tuning Stick, but realized that it only transformed my system 19%. Definitely not 20-25% that I was hoping for and that some others have experienced. Mine went back within just a few days :) 
Where to rack a McIntosh 275 amp
I'd say it needs more than 3-4 inches based on my experience with most tubes, though I admit not having owned a 275…sounds a bit tight for ventilation. Put it on top. 
Low heat alternative to FIRSTWATT J2 ?
The First Watts are sick good (I have the M2)…Man, I would keep it if at all possible. 
overheating sub
Have you just recently set this system up, or is this a recent issue? 
Power Cord for NAD C356DAC Int. Amplifier
Don't waste your money, as you'll never hear the difference. 
An interesting shift of perspective
May God help them...