c1ferrari

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CES in Las Vegas
Hi Maril555,You're right on both counts, I believe...the 75SE is wonderful and certainly, for me, meeting audio designers, manufacturers, reviewers, and audio enthusiasts is the gestalt. Good to hear from you! 
Ribbon tweeters...out of favor these days?
Mtrot,Dali implements an "...array of planar dipole ribbon tweeters..." that extend approximately 91" in their flagship loudspeaker, MegaLine III. Actually, it may integrate with a plasma monitor for a home theatre installation...just don't know i... 
CES in Las Vegas
Hey Maril555,Hmm...things are becoming curiouser (yellow) :-) By the way, I still have your VK-75SE!-Sam 
XLR waste of time ?
Hello,I've found the following highly informative:http://www.rane.com/note110.htmlIt's entitled, "Sound System Interconnection" by/for Rane Technical Staff. If you haven't come across this in your research, I would respectfully encourage its perus... 
XLR waste of time ?
Jimjoyce25,I believe Atmasphere has had favorable experiences with Neglex 2534 microphone cable from Mogami. I recently picked-up a 6' pair for $87 (tax included) from Guitar Center. I am not disappointed. :-) 
Persistence sometimes pays off
ADS did make some nice stuff back in the 80's...I remember yearning for an ADS/Nakamichi car audio system. 
CES in Las Vegas
Thanks to all the respondents...any suggestions for accomodations? 
Balanced tube preamps w/ remote to consider?
Hi,How about a "pre-owned" Atma MP-1? Or, a pre-owned BAT? I've heard Atma-Sphere gear and listen to a full BAT rig...either, I believe, represent quality sound from quality companies that have a favorable track record and will be around for futur... 
What is the best DAC ever made?
Hi Fplanner2010,I have an AN 4.1X Balanced DAC...it mesmerizes me. It's listed in my system.Best,Sam 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Since 2008...YG Acoustics Anat Reference II/FM Acoustics combo, Classic Audio T-1/Atma-Sphere combo - all experienced at RMAF '09.DALI MegaLine III/VTL combo heard at Albert Porter's house. 
Why Can't Tubes Be Mass-Produced Cheaply?
Boy, what a relief, Albert! I believe tubes are here to stay as well...what's the aphorism - "Many roads lead to Rome."-Sam 
Suggestions on a balanced preamp?
Good suggestions offered and practical factors emphasized...smart people here on A'goN. Thanks to the contributors and OP. 
Why Can't Tubes Be Mass-Produced Cheaply?
What an incredible thread...sincere thanks to every contributor.-Sam 
Classic Audio T1 and T3 field coil loudspeakers
Agree with Dlanselm and Ralph...the A-S/Classic Audio/Triplanar room was one of our favorites!Best,Sam 
What is the best DAC ever made?
I've been listening to an Audio Note 4.1X Balanced (with an Esoteric P0s or Forsell Air Bearing transport) for awhile, now. Ascending the AN food chain would certainly be interesting...listening to a Zanden with accompanying transport would also b...