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M2Tech HiFace - using it? Like it?
Puerto - I ordered the boxed version on John's mod, and also ordered the modded USB cable. I wasn't overly anxious to employ the USB cable because I was so floored by the battery mod. And I never got the chance because the box died shortly after I... 
M2Tech HiFace - using it? Like it?
All I can say is... if you like what the hiFace did for your system, you will love what jkeny's mod adds to the performance. I was spellbound by the improvement; as was the wife. The mod takes the hiFaces clarity and smoothes it out --- digititis ... 
M2Tech HiFace - using it? Like it?
Just "Google" HiFace modifications for more information. 
M2Tech HiFace - using it? Like it?
Still haven't received the modded HiFace, but it should be here by Friday. It's a fairly modest mod... just includes replacing the 3.3V power supply coming from the USB source with a 3.3V battery supply.John Kenny, from Dublin, is doing the work a... 
M2Tech HiFace - using it? Like it?
Oh... I forgot to mention Amarra Mini in my system configuration; also highly recommended! 
M2Tech HiFace - using it? Like it?
I bought the HiFace (BNC version) so I could use USB from my Mac Mini to SPDIF on my Cambridge Audio 840C. It replaced a glass toslink cable. The difference was remarkable: tighter more defined bass, much more defined soundstage, vocals sound real... 
Cambridge 840C as a DAC
I'm in the process of building a computer based system with a Mac Mini as my source. I'm using the Toslink out of the Mini to the 840C and I'm very, VERY pleased with the results.I had every intention of investing in a USB or Firewire DAC, but I h... 
Spendor S8e or Vandersteen 3A-Sig or ?
Do you think that adding Vandy subs to my 2Ces' make a substantial difference in the overall character of my mains? 
Spendor S8e or Vandersteen 3A-Sig or ?
Wow, thanks for all the fine input! Why did I think this would be easier? Every ones opinion, regardless of whether they prefer the Vandys or the Spendors, seems well founded.Jimmy, your comments were particularly interesting due to my own feeling... 
Need cable advice
Why no mention of Acoustic Zen cables? Their Satori cable works nicely in my system, nicely balanced. 
Arcam AVR300 problem
My AVR350 will not recognize the CD input until I turn the CD player off and on again. Could this be the same problem?Also, regarding the warranty, I thought the warranty was only 2 years, and not 3. Is that so? 
VANDERSTEEN 3 A SPEAKERS
I tried biamping my 2Ce Sigs with poor results. Lost balance and detail. I was using an Arcam AVR350, which can be easily configured for biamping.Went back to biwired arrangement. Far preferable. 
Best movies last two years
"Whale Rider""American Beauty" 
Vandersteens on wood floors... couple or isolate
2Ce Signatures... no, I've not tried them without the anchors. Do you suggest it? 
Vandersteens on wood floors... couple or isolate
Thanks for your input! Right now, the sound anchors are sitting directly on the wood floor. I've found this preferable to placing vibrapods (3 each) under the anchors. However, the bass and lower-mids seem to move everything in the room! Jgiacalo....