dave1117

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best pre/pro under $5,000
no I don't...I have always been interested in the Sunfire Cinema Grand III and have read nothing but mostly positive reviews. I think I may give it a try. The Anthem also reviews positively but the complaint I have read is it is a little technical... 
Best Pre/Pro for 2-channel stereo sound?
I just went through the same process and unfortunately I never found that perfect do-all pre/pro. For great 2 channel listening the best sound still has to be had from a good quality pre-amp. And in my case that came down to combining a tube pre w... 
pre/pro with 2nd zone
ANYONE USINF THE SUNFIRE CINEMA III 
Audio tekne phono pre $171,000
And I think if you act now they are throwing in free shipping, operators are standing by... 
where to start analog
Considering I need a used phono pre-amp as well I guess agood starting point would be $2,000 for all, pre, table arm etc.. 
$2K to spend on used SS linestage, but which?
I just replaced my SS pre with a CJ premier 16LS and will never go back to SS...For whatever that is worth.If you feel the need to change, while it was not what I was looking for, the Rogue Audio 99 Magnum had a nice tube/ss sound that will be ver... 
Why I am Selling
How about the honest approach...For sale - top quality, perfect condition widget. I bought this cheap sounding piece of garbage that got rave reviews in the magazines and web postings. I can not believe the noise that is now coming out of my liste... 
cardas golden reference biwire
Brian, when you changed speakers wires, that in itself solved your problem? 
cardas golden reference biwire
since this is all part of a "big" stem upgrade I will be adding the new pre amp this weekend also. I have been adding components one at a time to hear the sonic diferences each makes. I am wondering what going from my inexpensive SS pre to my expe... 
cardas golden reference biwire
thanks Maxgain, I will give in some break in time over the weekend. Yea, some questions, or a question to an answer, really gets some fur ruffled...It's all good. 
A question about cable break-in
so it is; we agree, disagree; explain, can't explain:It's all good.Now for a serious question. Just tried something new that I am half happy with and half I'm not sure. Please see my post on new cardas golden ref.Thanks and in all seriousness, HAV... 
A question about cable break-in
I guess the big thing is if cables burn in then there is a change to the physical or molecular make up of the wire used. If that is the case how and when does that process stop happening or do cables have a life span? Do they sound better and then... 
A question about cable break-in
I'm no expert, engineer or rocket scientist, but I just don't get the whole wire/cable break in theory. Tubes yes, SS amps and Pre's OK, even speakers need to loosen up a bit, but a piece of wire??? I just bought a new pair of Cardas Golden Refere... 
Solidstate substitute for Bat Vk75se?
I listened to some of the amps on your list and bought the Bryston 14B SST.. You may want to listen to the amp. I love the depth of the sound stage, the tight accurate base and smooth midrange. The power of this amp gives an incredible amount of d... 
Electrocompaniet EMC-1: let's talk?
so what does that mean to someone willing to buy the emc listed. can it be upgraded and at what cost.