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Aqua hifi La Voce s3.....anyone audition it yet?
@grannyring, is the Aqua S2/S3 capacitor coupled on the output. I am interested in this DAC but in general I am looking for a DAC with direct coupled outputs. 
Music Reference RM-200
I've used an Atma-Sphere MP-3 with the RM-200. Both units are fully differential from input to output which is an added benefit. I really don't know of another preamp that is fully balanced like the MP-3 but others might have recommendations there... 
Searching for matching(?) Subwoofer solution
Well there is the display factor to consider with risers, but I always picture someone tripping over the elevated wire, yanking the connections from components or speakers, or worse yet dragging a component off the rack or a speaker off a stand. 
Music Reference RM-200
The original can be sent in and brought up to Mk.2 status in every way except for the capacitor forming capability.No it can't. I was never aware of the upgrade, Roger never speaks of it these days, and if they were done in the past they aren't go... 
Searching for matching(?) Subwoofer solution
I don't run equal lengths of cables to any of my woofers. Instead I cut to the length required for each woofer. I also don't worry about stepping on the cables while they are under the carpet. Do your own testing with cable risers, etc. I don't fi... 
Searching for matching(?) Subwoofer solution
I use 16 AWG zip cord for my cables. I run them along the walls and under the carpet (8 x 10 Persian rug) to keep them out of the way. Works just fine for me. 
ESL57 vs ESL63
@bdp24, interesting I didn't know that about the 57s. I will look into the Rhythmik subs.  
ESL57 vs ESL63
Gradient made dipole subs for the ESL 63. Here is an article from Robert E. Greene discussing the set up:http://www.regonaudio.com/Gradient%20SW-63%20Subwoofer.html 
Searching for matching(?) Subwoofer solution
I've been using 4 small enclosures with 8" drivers in my room for a while. The low pass is EQed to 30 Hz, but not digitally. The concept came from the old Beveridge 2SW and it's RM-3 active crossover. Today I just built the first of 4 boxes with a... 
ESL57 vs ESL63
I have the 57s but have spent some significant time with the 63s as well. Overall I prefer the 57s, but I use a set of stands to raise them up a bit to improve the image height. While I use a woofer array and active crossover to biamp in my system... 
Searching for matching(?) Subwoofer solution
Since James Romeyn (DEBRA) and Duke LeJeune (Swarm) are friends and work together on projects I would say these two systems probably sound more similar (if not the same) than different. If you note, both set ups use the same bass amp/active crosso... 
Why HiFi manufacturers don't make active crossovers anymore?
You can add the Beveridge RM-3 to the list. Designed by Roger Modjeski of Music Reference when he worked at Beveridge Audio. The active crossover was part of the RM-1, RM2, RM-3 system that linked with the built in OTL amps of the Beveridge 2SW sp... 
Your favorite Electrostatic, Panel spkr
My room is 12' x 20' and all the speakers I mentioned previously work well in it set up on the short wall about 4 ft. into the room. If you intend to put the speakers in your home theater room you could probably get bigger Maggies and still do jus... 
KLAudio is stopping production of their Ultrasonic record cleaner.
@vortrex interesting my fan does not stay on after the cleaning cycle is finished. It will come on after about a minute to two into the wash cycle (usually following the third or fourth record in a row that I have cleaned), add the two minute cool... 
KLAudio is stopping production of their Ultrasonic record cleaner.
@vortrex I have been using the medium wash for the most part, but do a heavy wash on occasion. I have a question for you. Have you yet encountered the cooling cycle engaging during any of you washes?