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John Barnes...RIP
John started as my audio mentor. Over time, we became friends and discussed life rather than just audio. He was proud because the new pooch that Pam and John got had recently done very well in a show. He was full of life and all of us who knew him... 
Do I even need or want a preamp?
My thanks to everyone who responded.....truly! I was doubting myself, since many people seem to feel that a preamp is necessary. I borrowed a BAT "top of the line" tube preamp Monday and again found that it did not sound better to my ears than not... 
Do I even need or want a preamp?
I'll try to answer everyone in one post. I used a broken in pair of Tara Labs Air1 balanced interconnects from the preamp to the Levinson which, I assume, are similar to the Air2 interconnects in sonic qualities. The BAT was also well broken in pr... 
2nd Rowland Model 1 to improve my Aerial 10Ts?
Dan.......I almost hate to get back into "the hunt". I remember that it was driving me crazy a few years ago and then the sun came out when I finally stopped and just enjoyed listening to the music, rather than trying to "hear the gear".The bigges... 
2nd Rowland Model 1 to improve my Aerial 10Ts?
Beemer.........I agree. I went through a number of speakers before hearing a pair of 10Ts. They were the first speakers for under $10k that sounded perfect for my tastes. I would have trouble selling mine! I found one for $700 that had some very s... 
2nd Rowland Model 1 to improve my Aerial 10Ts?
Thanks guys! It looks like things may not be as simple as I had hoped. New CD player? More powerful amp(s)? More efficient speakers? That's a lot of thinking that needs to be done!