bryanhod

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am/fm tube tuners
The Magnum Dynalab 108 looks likes it runs $3200 to $3500 used. Is it worth it? That is about 3 times what I want to spend but if it is top notch, it is interesting. 
am/fm tube tuners
Agreed on AM. But I love to listen to baseball games occaisionally. Not really that important on this system since I can always listen to the radio. Maybe the FM tuner is a better choice. 
am/fm tube tuners
What if I go with just an FM tuner? Does that open up the flood gates? 
Help on wiring dedicated circuit for Audio
Thank you so much Rushton and Tburn for your suggestions and help. I am excited to start this project. 
What's your profession? Age?
I am forty, educated as a chemist and now business owner. 
How much does your system retail for?
Somewhere about $35,000 and increasing as fast as I can make it. Are we all crazy or what? Great sound though. I mean just great. And worth every penny. 
Jeff Rowland 201´s or Ayre V-5 X
I am a great fan of the Jeff Roland M201 amps. Check my threads on them. 
Preamp to use with Rowland mono amps
I went with the Synergi IIi and love it. This is a great combination to any of the people thinking about a new amp/preamp selection. 
DAC Recommendations
For a little more, I love the Reimyo DAP-777. I paid $2300 for a demo that I think is the best money I have spent on my system. 
high quality transports
Gthrush 1, I like your idea of using a SACD as a transport and having the flexability to use it for both. I will look into this idea. 
Speakers for vocalists
Are electrostatic speakers power hogs or are they very efficient? I have Rowland M201 amps and is that a good fit for these electrostatic speakers? 
Can Someone Help the Idiot Out?
I reccomend you try to figure it out by hooking up one speaker before subjecting yourself to ridicule in the future. 
What amp to drive my B&W N Sig 805's?
I have N802s but I use Jeff Rowland M201s and they are the best amp I have ever heard in this price range. I am sure they will do a great job with the 805s as well. Pleae try them as I have never heard another amp that mad as big of a difference a... 
Best SS Amp Match for Soliloquy 5.3's?
I can't tell you exactly what you would like to hear since I have not tried every combination but you should try a pair of Rowland M201 before you make any decision. These are the best SS amps I have heard in this price range. 
Reimyo DAP-777
I have this unit and I love it. I will let you know on Monday how some of my older pop music sounds on it. I used to listen to a lot of alternative music but as my system has improved, my musical tastes have moved towards better musicians. I am te...