daltonlanny

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Which Solid-State Preamp under $7,000.00 New?
Thank you all so much for your ideas and opinions.I ultimately chose a used Pass Labs X 2.5 preamp.I am totally happy!WOW, this is a mind-boggling sounding preamp!I 100% recommend this preamp to anyone!Easily beats the Adcom GFP-750 or Parasound P... 
Next Biggest Improvement after Speakers ?
The reason I think speakers have the biggest influence on the sound is because their overall frequency response, dispersion patterns, room interactions, sensitivities, cone or dome materials, and designs, etc., varies so greatly between different ... 
Adcom Preamps 565 & 710- Any difference?
How does the Adcom GFP-565 compare sonically with the top-of-the-line Adcom GFP-750 preamp? 
Best Amp For Infinity Kappa 8.1 Speakers
Would the Parasound HCA-3500 power amp work well with the Infinity Kappa 8.1's? 
Verdict on Pure Note, Ridge Street w solid state ?
Which is the overall best, sonically, between Ridge Street Audio, Pure Note, and Pure Silver Sound interconnects and speaker cables? Anyone compared all three? 
Analysis-Plus Solo Crystal Oval cables.
I was referring to both interconnects AND speaker cables.Thanks for all of your responses so far. 
Carver Power Amps
Thanks for the "HEATED" reponses to my thread.I appreciate all of them. 
SACD VS DVD-AUDIO
Thanks for your responses to my thread.A great discussion! 
True Fully Balanced Amplifiers
Thanks for all your responses.I appreciate them all. 
What SOLID STATE preamp recommended for the JC-1?
Thanks for your opinions, guys. 
ARAGON 8008 MK.2 or McCormack DNA 225
Exertfluffer,I have to disagree about your comments about the Adcom GFP-750.It is the most transparent preamp I have heard any where near its brand new price [approx.$1500.00].It is extremely open,detailed, and transparent.Maybe a little clinical,... 
What SOLID STATE preamp recommended for the JC-1?
Guys,Guys, I cannot afford 15K for a preamp! Anything REASONABLY PRICED [under $3,000.00 used,or less] that will match and sound really great with the JC-1's? 
ARAGON 8008 MK.2 or McCormack DNA 225
As far as active solid state preamps go, is the Pass Labs x-2.5 preamp alot better sonically than the Adcom GFP-750 preamp? 
SACD 2 channel vs Redbook 2 Channel
Music Direct also sells the Adcom GFP-750 and everyone there highly recommends it.They told me it was the most accurate and transparent preamp under $2000.00. 
SACD 2 channel vs Redbook 2 Channel
I think Ritteri's answers and experiences with equipment is very credible.I agree with all his comments on gear and SACD,DVD-Audio, and Redbook CD's.He has given me some great advice on gear,and I find he is 100% accurate in his descriptions of th...