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Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
Still no posts concerning the VR7 and the Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier. How does this combination sound for those of us who are married and not THAT wealthy?? 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
What about the VR-7? At 20 K less are these really not close to the VR9's? 
Wadia 861 vs. 861 SE
Isn't the EMM Labs DCC2 with CD/SACD transport a much better system in every way? 
Talon Hawk - your experience, opinion?
Has anyone compared the Talon speakers to the Von Schweikerts VR-7 SE or VR4 JR or Wilson Watt Puppy 7 
Best headphones you've ever heard/used
Are there any decent in ear phones that are not buds but cone shaped for those with smaller ear canals??? 
New Construction Acoustic Design & Consulting
Rather than focusing on I'd specifics first I'd ask you to identify clearly, the limitations of the space (size, windows, doors), the actual usage of the room (just you, multi-channel), cosmetic restrictions and the construction costs. After those... 
New Construction Acoustic Design & Consulting
Also a few people have suggested that using the diagonal room arrangement one can increase effective room dimensions. Has anyone actually seen this done well. I am trying to image what it would look like and if it makes sense for may attic space s... 
Is Wadia 861se close to the best?
Can the esoteric be run without a preamp directly into the main amp? 
New Construction Acoustic Design & Consulting
Thanks everyone for all of your comments. A few more questions:1. Since the "floating floor" concept seems a bit controvercial, how can I get a solid floor that is uncoupled from the walls and solid even though it is the ceiling of the garage belo... 
Wadia 27ix / 270se vs 861 SE
What is the price differential and does it also need the Northeastern mods?Is it better than the esoteric p70/d70 combo? 
Is Wadia 861se close to the best?
Does the esoteric p70/d70 combo have a built-in preamp like the Wadia and Mark Levinson players?? 
Media Room Construction
O.K. I need to budget RIVES into the project. I still need to know what the total cost would be for the consulting service to finish a 19 by 17 by 8 foot room with built-in acoustic treatments and cost of the visits with testing including travel e... 
Media Room Construction
Mike:Great article with your RIVES experience. Judging by your level of involvement and components, I feel like you have spent 100K at least on that room without even thinking about gear. What if you wanted to integrate a projector, motorized scre... 
Avalon vs Kharma
Where does the Wilson WP 7 fit in here. I heard the Kharma 3.2 and the upper and mid range is fantastic but there is something missing in the botttom. The WP 7 has a tighter cleaner bass response IMO. 
Are Wilson speakers
How did you choose between the Kharma 3.2 and the Wilson WP7