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If I like sound of Ayre Integrated I would Like...
Jax2, Bill indeed did email me that his attempt at humor failed.My point is, as always, know when a dealer is onthread and decide for yourself by audition whenever possible, after narrowing your choice as much as reasonable here and with other res... 
SS or Tube Preamps with Dual-Balanced outputs
The Jeff Rowland Design Group Capri is a bargain with dual balanced outputs.Dave 
If I like sound of Ayre Integrated I would Like...
Wow, our audio dealer friend Mr. Feil has really gone over the edge. In the interest of fairness, everyone should go to his site and check out his wares. Maybe that'll stop his trembling lip.So, check out Bill's offerings then check out Rowland fo... 
Confused by ICE applications
Ric Shultz was making some ICEPower amps and I believe that he stopped. Maybe he'll sell you an module or two if he has any left, or he can give you leads on where to find them.Dave 
New Rowland Criterion 2-chassis battery pre
Those reading Audiofil's post may mistakenly believe that the Jeff Rowland Design Groups are radically designed. In my view their physical appearance is very conservative, giving the feeling of understated quality. The blue lights for the buttons ... 
If I like sound of Ayre Integrated I would Like...
Dkzzzz, the Jeff Rowland Design Group Continuum 500 meets all your criteria.Dave 
Digital front end question
No, you wouldn't be crazy, Ric did some great things for my Pioneer DV-58AV. Ultimately it's not near as good as my Playback Designs MPS-5, that costs around 6-times as much.I was talking with Ric about his 32-bit mods to the Oppo vs. buying the M... 
Confused by ICE applications
Audiobb, do you mean a raw modules on which to build your own amplifier? If so, I think that you need to be a builder, but B&O is the source, or the ICEPower division of B&O. Do a little Google or Yahoo search and you'll find them. I don't... 
New Rowland Criterion 2-chassis battery pre
The Capri is easier to read than the prototype Critereon display, by a long shot. The buttons light, so I don't really see much need for a display if you remember which buttons are which inputs. These are both functionally pretty simple devices, s... 
which interconnect cable w/ playback designs mps-5
Hah, send me one please...Let me say, the AP Solo Crystal Oval wasn't that far away and I'd have to put the AQ in my own system for a few days to pick a "winner". That tells me that the AP is certainly a good "value." 
which interconnect cable w/ playback designs mps-5
At the RMAF, I extensively heard the PD driving Audioquest "SKY" balanced ICs into Rowland equipment. That was an excellent sound. Everytime I heard the Sky injected into a system it was a positive experience.(I heard it later in an Esoteric syste... 
RMAF 2008 - Your impressions,...
"The Voice" is a cartridge by Soundsmith (I bought one).Dave 
RMAF 2008 - Your impressions,...
Sarcher30, did you mean Vienna Acoustic "Die Muzik" or "The Music" instead of "The Voice"?Dave 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
I think that part of the point is that you should self-disclose dealer status when applicable. Maybe putting a link to your retail site in your signature would be wise. I, for one, prefer knowing when I'm talking with a dealer or manufacturer vs. ... 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
Clavil, it's great that you got to listen for yourself to so many great contenders. Congrats on your Puccinin purchase.Dave