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Is there an integrated amp that can beat my...
I would get the Synergy IIi upgrade and call it a day. You might find something you like better but is it worth it? Is there something you don't like about your current Rowland gear? If so I wouldn't go with the Rowland intergrated, if not why cha... 
Another UPS oops thread
Brian @ HelloSimplymusic, I agree that FedEx Air is the way to go but it's not the greatest if you have a claim. I don't care who you ship with if something gets damage get ready for a battle. Well that has been my experience. As for FedEx ground ... 
Best amp for 5k used? SS or Tube
Logrgorian, If you go with the Sim Audio let the seach end. You can always find something else that peaks your interest. I have not heard the Sim Audio but if that is the amp for you buy it and listen listen listen. Just remember the upgrade path ... 
Best amp for 5k used? SS or Tube
May I suggest the following:Atma-Sphere MA1 MKII.2Rowland Model 2,6,10,112If you ever want to try tubes give the Atma-Sphere a listen. The run hot but the sound is so goooooooood. To me they just sound right. The Rowlands are some of the best amps... 
Another UPS oops thread
Sharri, When I shipped COD via UPS the money came via USPS mail. Now as for FedEx I like them better but not by much. Not sure why FedEx ground is different than FedEx Air. They are run as two different companies. You have to have an account for e... 
Anyone have their Audio Aero Capitole MKII yet?
Subaruguru, Are you saying that no two products sound the same ever or right out of the box? 
Great pics from Stereophile show
Great pictures, thanks..... 
Anyone have their Audio Aero Capitole MKII yet?
The functionality of the remote is way better than the MK1. There is no LED screen just push buttons. I have been playing my MKII since Monday and it is getting better. To me its starting to sound musical like the MKI. With the remote you can adju... 
Anyone have their Audio Aero Capitole MKII yet?
Grandpad, Yes it is funny how the impression of the Cd player varies. Hey but that what makes this hobby so fun right? Like you the drawer is a major improvement. I now wish they would address the remote. To me there is no way a player of this pri... 
Looking for a preamp with remote for phone
My amps are Atma-Sphere MA1. I currently have a Plinius phono unit so I could get away with a line stage. Now if I can find a good preamp with phono that can work also. I'm leaning on keeping the Plinius unless I can find something better. 
Anyone have their Audio Aero Capitole MKII yet?
I received mine yesterday (Monday) and it sounded OK right out of the box. I have a MKI and so far I like the MKI the best. Now the MKI was broken in and I was use to the sound. The MKII has more detail but is missing some of the magic as well as ... 
Met Richard Vandersteen today
Wow I wish I would have know he was in NC :-(. What five speakers are time aligned? 
Amps for Wilson Watt Puppy 6.0?
I have W/P6 with Atma-Sphere MA1 MKII.2 and to me it is Audio Heaven. I tried Pass X350, VTL ST150, Kora Cosmos, Bryston 4BST as well as others. All of the above were great in their own right but was missing something. The Pass had the best bass. ... 
Just purchased Wilson Maxx's. Now what ?? Amps?
As always there are lots of answers. Some people like one amp, other like another amp. I heard that some of the people at Wilson use Atma-Sphere OTL amps. Now I don't know how true this is, just what I heard. You are in a good position in that you... 
Jeff Rowland 8Ti still available?
What is the X-series Pass going to be replaced with?