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| Channel Islands D-100 Amplifier I have listened to both the D 100 and VMB amps. At $999 the VMB are well worth considering. They are quiet, clean, musical and do little wrong. However, due to the nature of the beast, the top end is rolled off -- like a tube amp -- and are not as... | |
| Selling McCormack Upgraded Gear I think Blkadr may be the closest to the issue --Perceptions -- which alone is not the key. It is the nature of the industry and those of us involved to trade up and build and trade up to reach that "ideal" system. The problem is that the market i... | |
| Would like to hear from Portal Panache owners... I am not an owner but have listened to the Panache extensively with a wide range of speakers and sources. I find it a sleeper. I was amazed at its purity and ability to play music, and as the saying goes, "without getting in the way." It is built ... | |
| CJ LS17 vs ARC LS15 The 17 is a very different preamp than the PV14. Better components different and better topography, etc. The 17LS2 is neutral, quiet and specific. The strength of the 14 is its exceptional midrange competencies. Its mid-bass is good but not excell... | |
| How good is the Lector CD player? The current issue of HiFi+ did a review and basically said you must listen to it. It is either lover or hate. I have to agree with the review as I heard it and was not all that captivated. Unless your Levinson demands replacement, I would take my ... | |
| Which CD player should I go for? AA, EC, Audiomeca Take a serious look at the Muse 10 with or without the analogue attenuator. While Muse is not very vocal their equipemnt surpasses expectations. Compared to Theta and Wadia the Muse won on musicality, specificity, bass and mid-bass, listenable. If... | |
| Anyone using Revalation Audio Labs cables? I have tried both speaker cables and ICs and found them to be neutral, musical and specific. No harshness or loss of information. Very sligth upper end roll-off, almost tube like. Midrange clean, detailed and robust without going out of focus. Bas... | |
| Best Floorstander Under 10K? The new Penaudio Serenades introduced at CES will work well. See www.stereophile.com, day 3, Wes Phillips goes solo. | |
| Alpha Core MI2 vs Audience AU24 speaker cable The MI2 sounds slow, muddy, and flat compared to the AU24. This was one finding of a listening test I did with several people with 3 diffenent sets of electronics. | |
| Analysis Plus Interconnects Let's put this in very basic terms. You cannot go wrong with A+ wires. The Solo Crystal 8 are excellent offering detail, specificity and musical sound. The only way to improve on them is to shotgun them with a matching pair of A+ silver speaker wi... | |
| Recommendations for a variable out c/d player.... Muse 10 or 11 with analogue attenuator module. Balanced or single-ended. About $4400 for the Model 10, which is CD/DVD. The 11 is universal. | |
| Anyone compare Conrad Premier to Rogue? I think the answer lies mixed in some of the threads. First, each and every amp/manufacturer has their own signature sound. And, there is no doubt that CJ's is excellent, musical and captivating. Compared to the Rogue it is more refined and reveal... | |
| LFD MISTRAL..and partner gear If you think this is the amp for you, place that thought on hold and then look at speakers. Find a pair you cannot live without and then revisit the amp. Do they work together and do they give you want you want? If yes, then start buying. Do, not ... | |
| "Upgrade" C-J MF2500A to Pass X250, SimAudio, Or? Thanks for the question Danlib1--My only intent was to state...keep the CJ while offering some upgrade bug remedies. But you asked a good question. Is there a good answer? Who knows. My ears tell me that I like CJ, BC and BAT better than Cary. The... | |
| "Upgrade" C-J MF2500A to Pass X250, SimAudio, Or? I have listened to or spent considerable time with all the amps mentioned. The MF 2500A is a keeper and you will be unhappy once it leaves. You will not be able to replace its specificity and openness. This is truly the anchor to your current syst... |