chrissain

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Best DAC/preamp for under $2K?
They sound great running an amp directly, myself and three other audio buddies run bel canto dacs of some form or another. 
Revel F52 Speaker cable suggestions?
What price range do you want to be in? 
Best DAC/preamp for under $2K?
used? I have had great luck with the bel canto dacs 
Revel or Aerial
the post by Harri009 is proof that what we hear and like is totally personal preference, and emphasizes why you have to listen for yourself, and buy what you like the sound of, instead of taking a review or someone elses opinion over your own ears... 
Revel or Aerial
Your detail and clarity can be improved by upgrading your source, your NAD is great for the money, but can be improved on dramatically. I will say however that if the budget allows it the Revel studio 2s will give you more clarity, but with less w... 
Revel or Aerial
I second trying some different gear behind your revels, they are VERY transparent, and the better the gear behind them the better they will sound. I own the Revel f32s, and run them with a Bel Canto dac 3.5mk2 vbs and Rogue Audio M180s and a rega ... 
Revel F208s vs Cremona M vs B&W 803/804 D
Its all personal opinion, the above quote that the revels seemed to be "coloring the music" made me laugh out loud. To my ear they are far more neutral and less colored than any BW or linn, which to me are bright, forward and boosted in the presen... 
Pro-Ject turntables
Sorry Notec, but you are dead wrong. One can put together a very satisfying system with ANY of the tables you so casually dismiss. Have you ever even heard them? I notice that you say you can do "much Better" but then don't list any alternatives. 
new speakers for studio? Salon 2, Wilson....
The Salon 2 is the best speakerI have heard regardless of cost. I would taken them over any Wilson, any day. Don't know how well the would work close to a wall however. I own Revel f32s and the bass compinsation switch takes to much away from the ... 
New KT150 tubes?
its not a reliability problem, they just found a new cap they like the sound of better. 
Static electricity....again
have you tried static guard spray on your carpet ? 
Turntable mat for Rega Planar 25
I have a Rega p5 and it sounds better with a record weight than without, don't know about a clamp 
wbt low mass RCA upgrade
Yes Slates, Its one of those rare events where it is better sounding, not just different sounding. Anyone with a good table should do this, its an upgrade not a tweak. 
Bel Canto DACs
I have a Dac 3.5 MKII VBS and love it. Started another thread a while back about it. Really hits hard above its weight class, I have heard dacs 3 times its price I dont like as much. 
Rogue M180 or Antique Sound Lab Hurricane DT?
Those are awesome amps, my friend had a pair.