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What's the better, High Powered SS Amp?
Hi, I've had Rowland 9Ti's, Pass 600's (sold them to Muralman), Krell 750 Mcx's and now am totally delighted with my Boulder 2060. They can effortlessly drive anything, and now that I've paired it with the new ARC Ref3 preamp, I am in heaven. If y... 
Tally up best preamplifier ever
Just bought a Hovland 200 with phono. Can't wait!David 
Wilson Audio, Talon, Rockport and B&W
I did extensive listening recently to the new B & W 800D's.A very nice speaker with a much more coherent sound than the old 800's. I thought that they had very tubby, loose bass. I also did a lot of listening to the VR 9 SE's at the recent CES... 
Review of Dartzeel NHB-108 Amplifier
Hi All, I've heard the Dart'zeel amps at CES, actually sitting next to mark Senior and behind Jonathan. The sound was great, but I think that they are underpowered for many speakers. I have Dynaudio temptations taht require a good high-powered amp... 
Dynaudio HT - Confidence Series.
Hi All, My prepro is a Theata Casablanca 2, currntly being upgraded to a 3. My 2 and 6-channel pre is an EMM Labs Switchman. My front amp is a Boulder 2060, and the center and rears are run by a BAT VK-6200.David 
Dynaudio HT - Confidence Series.
Hi, Cheapskate that I am, i buy everything used. I'm looking for an evidence center. Then I'll be done....For now.David 
Dynaudio HT - Confidence Series.
Hi, I have a sytem with Temptations in the front, C-4's in back and the Confidence center. Superb sound with imaging, soundstaging and a seamless field.David Shapiro 
Dynaudio Evidence Temptation?
Mike, I'll let you know in about a week. I've been using 2 REL stentors and they integrate well, but my Studio will be set up soon. The dealer has been waiting til my upgraded Theta casablanca is done, so they can get everything set up all at once... 
Best sacd player
Nreddy, I can only comment that in my system, the Switchman is every bit as layered and dynamic as the Blowtorch, and it completely bettered the Rowland Coherence 2, another well-regarded unit. I have heard some of the others you ask about, but no... 
Best sacd player
Hi 711smilin, I'm in Highland park. In 6 months or so I will have a dedicated room. For now, everything is a mishmash. I had the SCD-1, unmodded and the Accuphase DP-85. Neither can hold a candle to the Dac6, CDSD and Switchman that I have now. I ... 
"Line source" vs. "point source" speakers.
Hi, I sold the Osiris speakers for a variety of reasons. The most compelling is that I'm moving to a smaller room, and they just wouldn't fit well, with the massive external crossover. Secondly, they are excellent speakers, but kind of laid back. ... 
"Line source" vs. "point source" speakers.
Hi Sean, You raise good points that truly didn't even occur to me. I guess that by "line source" I am referring to the Dali setup, while point source seems to be the ""standard" front firing multi-ways that are designed to work as a point source d... 
Dynaudio Evidence Temptation?
I also just bought an REL Studio 3. That should help also with bass response and ambience.David 
Dynaudio Evidence Temptation?
My Temptaions are coming in about a week. I will drive them with a Boulder 2060 amp and have an EMM labs Switchman with the Meitner DAC6 and CDSD transport. My rears, for multichannel fans, will be Dynaudio C-4's and there will be a Confidence cen... 
Dimensions of Meitner Transport?
Hi Jonathan, When's mine coming and how much do I need to send you?David Shapiro