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Anybody happy with high power Krell?
Hi All, If I had bottomless funds , I'd go for the Boulders in a flash. As it is, I buy virtually everything on Audiogon at 30-50 % off retail. Find me some used Boulders at 50% off and I might take the plunge. Anybody used the Pass X-series?David 
Anybody happy with high power Krell?
The center is for home theater only. I can't set things up optimally until I get one of the rooms in our basement, thanks to my wifes sensibilities. The speakers aren't too heavy, but the crossovers, which are separate, weigh 500 pounds apiece.David 
Anybody happy with high power Krell?
Hi all, I appreciate your comments. I'm currently using Jm lab Mini Utopias for surround with a center Utopia. When I get my own room in a year or so, I will switch to Mezzo utopias.David 
Anybody happy with high power Krell?
Hi, I have very power-hungry speakers that I really love, Avalon Osiris. They image , they are musical, they have excellent balance of midbass , midrange and highs. BUT, they are power hogs and on they need testosterone-filled SS amps.I actually w... 
at home has unplugged its network
The connection in Chicago is down. I'm currently on my traveling AOL account. What a pain. DSL, here I come.David Shapiro 
Superb PHONO Preamp ?
Hi All, I just changed from the Herron VTPH, a very quiet and slightly warm unit, to the new Vendetta which is integrated into my new CTC Blowtorch preamp. It is fast, musical, has a huge soundstage and mates well with my Koetsu RSP (also new). Th... 
Any Experience with Tact RCS and upsampling DAC?
I was planning to try the tact on the digital output of the regular CD's, not the SACD output.David 
EMC-1 vs. Levinson 360s/Sony SCD-1
I've come to the conclusion that a one box system is the way to go for me. I have the SCD-1 and recentlysold my Dodson. I'll wait until the next generation of SACD boxes, Classe, krell, Accuphase come out. Meanwhile, I find myself listening more a... 
Best places to find records on Chicago
Just went to Surplus Records in Des Plaines. Very good selection, very good prices on most.David 
Anybody dealt with HigherFi.com?
Chris Moon is a broker. I bought a pair of Rowland 9Ti monoblocks through him for about half price. He was very honest and excellent to deal with. He will also haggle on the used stuff. I have contacted him from time to time on various items and w... 
Best places to find records on Chicago
Vintage Vinyl has an excellent selection, in excellent condition, but very pricy. I just went to Dr. Wax in Evanston and found some very good albums for much better prices.David 
Will Lamm amps drive power hungry speake
I already have the 9Ti's. An alternative plan is to upgrade my existing amps to HC's. I've only read about the Halcro's. Never actually talked to anybody that has them.David 
The BEST system you've ever built !!!!
Just added Analog.Basis Debut 5, Graham 2.0, Benz Ruby2, series 2, and a Herron Phono pre through harmonic tech phono cable. Now I just need my room in the basement to be finished so that I can get it acoustically balanced, put the speakers in the... 
Fired up the TT for the first time
As a confirmed Audiogonoholic, I bought everything except the cartridge on-line, demo or used. I ended up getting a Basis debut 5, a Graham 2.0 (soon to be 2.20) tonearm, a Herron phono stage and a Harmonic Technology crystal phono cable. I bought... 
Reasonably priced 2K Phono Preamp?
Anybody with any experience with the BAT VK P10 ?. I've heard that the Aesthetix IO's have been having reliability problems. I could go up a little and get either one used.David