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Ayre vs VTL vs BAT
Kmiller,You have chosen some great brands. I would audition the Audio Research LS-26 and the REF 3 if possible. I know you do not have them on your list. As with anything, your personal preference will prevail. Can you list what you are craving in... 
Usher Model Question
Usher offers a lot of sound for them money. As an owner of the BE-20's I am impressed. They have a very seductive midrange and present music in lively fashion. 
small krell or levinson for dynaudio c3.4s??
Dtich,You have many options in that range. If you like the Krell sound them you should stay within their line. Most Levinson amps sound more laid back and a bit warmer than krell amps. Dpack mentioned the Audio Research amps. I feel you would pref... 
Sales: truth in weight?
Nice topic. In my case it is a matter of which carrier you feel more comfortable with. I tend to gravitate to Fedex. they seem to have less breakage in my area than UPS. DHL, BAX and others are not players in my area. Fedex charges dimensional wei... 
Anyone compare the Bat 51se with ARC Ref 3?
Nickt,Thanks for the kind words. As far as comparing the REF 3 to the Sound Presence Paramount SE I have not had the pleasure of hearing that particular unit.Regards,Johnny 
Anyone compare the Bat 51se with ARC Ref 3?
Glai,I owned the BAT 51SE for awhile and currently own the Audio Research REF 3. The short answer is that the REF 3 was quite a bit better in my system. The REF 3 has more body and presents the soundstage much better than the 51SE. The BAT did hav... 
In the market for a plasma.........suggestions?
Bradz,Unless you need your TV to hang on the Wall in a tough spot I would follow Jab's advice. The new LCD's are very good and the DLP's are superb.Johnny 
Wilson Watt Puppy 7 Blowen tweeters?
Duanea,Yes, you should absolutely contact a Wilson Audio Dealer. Wilson Audio should keep speakers serial numbers and perfomance parameters on file so thay they can get you drop in replacements. Also they should be able to replace the resistors if... 
If boulder is tops what is second tier?
Albert,Wow, I have never seen you come out and blast someone like that!! If true, which I have no doubt that it is, it is very disheartning to know one of the higher profile manufacturers holds this view. Makes you wonder what he voices his gear w... 
some simple questions about cables.
Enrico,"Interconnects" fall into two major categories. The categories are "phono cables" and "interconnects." Everyone I know of will specify a cable as a phono cable before hand. Obviously Phono cables have a specific purpose of connecting a turn... 
can anyone reccomend a high quality receptacle
Albert Porter sells Cryo treated outlets here on Agon.Also you could go to a local electrical store and purchase some Hubbel hospital grade receptacles.chuck 
Levinson 33H or 20.6
Rachmaninov,I have had the 33H and it is a fine amp. The 20.6 is voiced a little warmer in my opinion. So it comes down to personal taste and synergy. I like the sound of the 33 and 33H's. On a side note. The only problem that I have heard on the ... 
Any advantage to using monobloc amps
The advantages of Monoblocks are:1. Crosstalk between channels is eliminated.2. Shorter speaker runs by positioning Monoblocks behind speakers. 
I've come to the realization...
Earthpulse,I too find many of the high end speakers to sound shrill. I belive you have come to the same deduction as I have that cables become an important factor in "voicing" your system to your needs. Cardas is always a good choice for smoothing... 
levinson 32 heat
Chris,Describe what you call really hot? If you can keep your hands on the unit all the time the unit should be fine. I had a 32 for a year and wish I had never let it go, and was surprised at how hot it ran. Should be fine as long as the have pro...