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best tubes for VTL,5.5 preamp.
Hello -Probably a stupid questiondHow can you tell what Version the 5.5 is and what the actual changes were? The VTL website does not seem to have that information and VTL has not responded to my question as of yet.The unit # does not change( i.e.... 
Best Amps for Reference 3A Grand Veena speakers
Hi Listenhere -What do you believe is the distinct Veena sound? 
Digital amps overhyped ?
My bad Tan43, I was calculating by approx. days but I posted weeks.My apologies.For me generally, when I buy a new component, I let it run for basically a week 24/7 or at least pretty close to that to get around 100 hours to make sure I am OK with... 
Digital amps overhyped ?
Hi Tan 43, 6 months to burn in? If you are listening to your system, including just having it playing music in the background, say 7 hours a week, that equates to over 1500 hours needed to burn in a unit.Please take no offense, I just find that ex... 
Cambridge Audio 840C vs. Arcam CD-73T
Hello -Yes, absolutely, the 840C would be a step up as I have heard both and used to own the CD-73TIMO comparing the top of the line Cambridge Audio 840C to the entry level Arcam CD73T is not a fair comparison.The CD-73T is ~$700 and the other ~$1... 
Spendor S8e, Dynaudio Focus 220, VA Grand Mozart
Hi Acdvd -Copied this from a review from the Absolute sound. If this helps you any.Finally: The three speakers ofcrowning glory at the $3000 pricerange that are guaranteed to hold theirown in much higher circles: SpendorS8e, Dynaudio Focus 220, an... 
Spendor S8e, Dynaudio Focus 220, VA Grand Mozart
The Dynaudio is the more dynamic speaker compared to the VA and Spendor but needs some power to sound its best.I basically agree with Knownothing's comments as I own the Spendor S6e. Spendor does make a good speaker. But note that they are a rolle... 
Reasonably Priced PreAmp without Phono ?
I'll also chime in on the Quicksilver gear. I bought a Remote Control Linestage from reputable dealer over 4 years ago that was available from a trade in. I have never had a problem as well.Customer service is top notch as well. 
Audio Research SP8 MK II Sounds
Amaka -I live in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area.Where are you located? 
Help with Spendor S8e . No Bass
I agree, it sounds like you have a Subwoofer setting switched on. 
Ref 3A Veena - Devore Gibbon 8 - Audiophysic Yara
Ridecycling, thanks for the information and advice. I believe I have this pretty much narrowed down now to the Devore Super 8 and either a Joseph RM22,25 MKII or the new XL models. Just have to save up a little more $$ to get a worthwhile upgrade ... 
Proac Response 2.5 vs D25 vs D28
Sorry Janmike - It is in the new August edition. I just rx it yesterday. 
Proac Response 2.5 vs D25 vs D28
Check this months edition Stereophile. There is a review on the D28 and reflects on the 2.5 
Laid Back Speakers amps, players etc
Hi Atmashpere, your description of "Laid back"(in your previous posts:o) ) is much more in tune with what I am trying to describe, be it the only difference is that I also related it to a presentation behind the plane of the speakers.For the most ... 
Usher 718BE or Dynaudio S1.4
Yep, that would be me on the midbass bloat experience :o).Trust me, I was very dissapointed after reading the reviews and all the great press the Be-718 were getting, and hearing what I did. What you say with respect to positioning/break in and Tu...