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MSB Xport upgrade
Any format the player is capable of reading will feed the Xport output. No need to use the output of the player anymore. What player are you thinking of using? 
MSB Xport upgrade
Eds60,I installed the Xport out option on my Esoteric SZ-1.It really brought the unit to a higher level in terms of music detail. I am feeding a MSB Power DAC and am so impressed with the performance. Great company as far as customer service! 
nobody talks about BAT anymore?
I read a very positive review on the Vk 32 in Stereophile when the unit came out. Excellent equipment. If I had the money I would trade my VK 31 SE for a 32 SE in a heartbeat. They also have stellar customer service and are always helpful. Cheers 
Miles Davis Newbe Question
Excellent suggestions by all! Are any of these selections available on SACD? 
Miles Davis Newbe Question
Thanks all, excellent feedback! I did not realize how much Miles Davis changed over the years. I am quite taken by the ballads and will pursue more of this material for now. Any favorites of ballads by John Coltrane you may want to share? 
NuForce Power Conditioner
Stltrains,Did you know if this is a similar device to the PS Audio unit?I have a friend that is running the PS Audio with the Nuforce amps and initial reaction is very positive. Are you running the entire system off the APS pp2000? 
Benefit of Tube Dampers/Coolers on 6H30?
Anybody try a 6n6p tube to replace a 6h30? There are few individuals that swear by it. Drop in and cheaper than a 6h30.I have yet to get the nerve up to do it. BAT says no damage to try but they do not recognize any benefit. 
Any excellent results with class D amp and BAT pre
Ribr,I am using a BAT VK 31SE with a pair of NuForce 9 SE V2'swith great results. Very dependent on power cord quality and isolation from vibration. It can definitely make or break the sound. 
Snell Type A Serial ' 1485, 1486
John,I had a pair of Allli's and ran them in bi-amp mode. I loved the sound but my wife did not like the size of the speaks!If you are interested I may still have the db systems externalcrossover that I would sell reasonably. At the time I ran a T... 
Benefit of Tube Dampers/Coolers on 6H30?
Aggielaw,I am running a BAT VK 31SE with NOS 6H30 tubes. Presently, I am using Herbie's Tube Dampers with success. It sounds a bit better than the naked tube. I have also tried brass dampers but did not like the sound, a bit dark and lifeless in m... 
Musical full-range in the $3-4K range used?
I have seen a few used pairs of Coincident speakers. Easy to drive and would fill the room with some sweet sound. IMHO. 
Are there any 6H30's with a sweet upper midrange?
Reb1208,Have you tried this tube in a BAT product? Any mods necessary to run this tube? 
Are there any 6H30's with a sweet upper midrange?
I have heard some people replacing this tube with the 6N6P. Hard to get any feedback. My BAT VK 31 SE uses this tube. I am running a set of NOS tubes but really did not hear much of a change from the factory set. 
Esoteric X-03 does it kill the DV-50 in cd quality
Billandsol,I am currently running a Esoteric SZ-1 into a MSB Power DAC that feeds a BAT VK 31SE. I first bought the player and was very pleased and then tried the MSB and was stunned at how good Redbook could sound. Much better that the dac on the... 
Former Cary 308T owners - what next?
How about an outboard DAC?