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Audio Aero and Accustic Arts
I would have to disagree with Golden ears when he refers to the Accustic Arts Tube Dac suggesting it's fatiguing, must be something else going on.I have had and compared different dacs in my set-up, most costing substantially more than the AA Tube... 
Lamm ML2.1 monos with MBL 101E, OPINIONS
Well guys I had a pair of ML2.1's in my system the other day, I was fortunate to have a friend who brought over his pair. I had the mono's paired up with my current ARC REF3 pre and tried RCA and Balanced connection. Well my suspicions and others ... 
Big Karan amps
Cappuccino, did you ever get to hear the Karan product and if so what was your take.At one point I read that you were going to or actually had a pair of Burmester 911 MK3 amps to compare, did this happen and if so what was the results. 
Eggleston Andra IIIs at CES
Who in the heck came up with design, I owned the Andra 2's and anyone who saw them was impressed with the fit and finish but as far as I'm concerned these new MK3's look to me like three steps or more backwards in design. All I see is cutting cost... 
Best Solid State for Avalon Isis
Hi Rtn1 (Rob)I was just wanting to bring this thread back to life, kindly refer to my above questions to you thanks.You have had the amps for a while now so any further thoughts. 
Best Solid State for Avalon Isis
Hi Rob,first congrats again on your new amps.what power cords are you using? Do you have the amps on their own designated lines?Are the amps ontop of any type of isolation? (Sistrum) if they are have you done any comparison and what did you notice... 
rockport altair any informed opinions?
Goatwuss, the Altairs are not the top of line Rockport speakers.The Wilson Alexandrias list for substantially more, aprox. $60K more then the Altairs. The Altairs are not Rockports all and all out assault design, you need to move up in the line.Ho... 
ARC Ref 3 Power Cord
I use Stealth Dream, very happy! 
Speaker cable suggestions for MBL 101E's
Husk01 I do not know any MBL 101E owners who have used these specific cables you mentioned so you should try and let us know. If I was looking for cables the new Elrod speaker cables would be on the top of my list to hear. 
Speaker cable suggestions for MBL 101E's
Zieman I don't know where you have gotten your info. but I personally own MBL 101E's and have two separate runs of Stealth Dream speaker cables paired up with them with no issues what so ever and I know of another MBL 101E owner who is actually us... 
Joule-Electra Destiny mono blocks, Opinions?
Hi there, some interesting replies to this thread but still mainly unanswered questions, hopefully Jud Barber will chime in and clarify some of the questions put forth. 
Speaker cable suggestions for MBL 101E's
Zieman why do you recomend to stay far away from silver. 
Joule-Electra Destiny mono blocks, Opinions?
Hi Dob,Thanks I was hoping to get Jud's response as he had just posted, oh well. I forgot to post the VZN-350 (Destiny) 350W Monoblocks: $30,000 pr. From what I have learned the power has increased over the years and wanted to get some info. regar... 
Joule-Electra Destiny mono blocks, Opinions?
Hi Jj2468,thanks for the post but can you elaborate a little more.What three components did you owe and what were they paired up with and why you moved on. 
Joule-Electra Destiny mono blocks, Opinions?
Hi Dob, this is the info. I got for list prices of the following Joule amps so I would say the list of the Spectron's at $21K are right there. VZN-100 100W Monoblocks: $15,000 pr VZN-160 160W Monoblocks: $18,000 pr VZN-220 (Right of Passage) 220W ...