darrylhifi

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Sound quality in cables
Stealth PGS would be a good choice. 
balanced connection player
If you can find a used Classe CDP-10, I believe you would be a happy camper. 
Classe 101 vs. McCormack DNA125: opinions?
You know whats a little "dumb" about the Classe 101.I own one, but use it in mono , to drive 300 watts for my center channel in a HT set up. But whats "dumb" about it is the power inlet is right where the binding posts are for the speaker cables. ... 
B&W Nuatilus
Hey we all want the new top of the line B&W Nuatilus so I say we redirect our armed forces and invade Britain. Than we can slap the Brits silly and get the price down to 6K. 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
Has anyone ever actually listened to a high end system in a hospital ? Those long marble halls must have great accoustics. In fact next time Im in a hospital, Im gonna rip me off an outlet ! 
Classe 101 vs. McCormack DNA125: opinions?
A Classe 101 is underpowering your B%W's IMO. Yes you would have to step up the line to make your B&W.s rock, dont know your pricepoint, but keep getting those home auditions so you are 100% happy. 
Do power conditioners help with unwanted hum/noise
I agree with the boys . Noise and especially hum are symptoms of a problem with a ground loop, a bad connection , a bad cable , or something along those lines.A good PLC can enhance your listening pleasure but in my experience its not a cure for a... 
Is a pre/pro considered digtal or analog ?
A very good question and one I have sonically experimented with as I have two pieces of equipment , A Classe SSP-60 which internally has seperate power supplies for digital and analog, and a Sim Audio Eclipse which has an external PSX Power supply... 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
Hmmm, no wonder why when I had my friend who is an electrician {but non audiophile} intalling lines in my audio room , I had a Wattgate , PS Audio, and a Tice outlet, he seemed {by the look on his face} most impressed with the Tice , which is orange. 
Processor/Amp combo
Their are many processors that will handle 2 subs . I used to have an Integra Research RDC-7 and now I have a Classe SSP-60 . Both processors have balanced {XLR} and single ended outputs that allow two subs to be used simultaneously.If both subs a... 
Question About Amp Hook Ups
My system is truly balanced from source to pre to amp and I believe very stongly in it, however let your ears decide. 
Best way to clean CD's?
Their are CD enhancers but on the cheap you cannot beat a bottle of eyeglass cleaner , wiping from the center out, with a soft cloth {a cotton t shirt} works well . 
Best under $2000.00 : Denon,Marantz,Onkyo,Pioneer?
I like that the Onkyo weighs 24 lbs . I must admit I like to grunt a little when lifting a 4 figure purchase ! 
Best under $2000.00 : Denon,Marantz,Onkyo,Pioneer?
Hey Ears , sorry did not mean to come off so harsh. Its just that your comments made me interested in the machine, so when I see at Audio Circle , your quote , that perhaps the Marantz is more musical, and the original poster clearly is interested... 
Best under $2000.00 : Denon,Marantz,Onkyo,Pioneer?
Here is a quote from Ears at Audio CircleThe only comparison I have seen was in a German reveiw and the Onkyo won over the Marantz 9500 for video and audio..."although they did mention that the Marantz was slightly more musical so the audio side m...