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"D" amps, general discussion who's 1 and why?
Ericjcabrera, you and I have a similar views regarding digital amps. When did you last hear them in your system, they seems to have come along way in the last year or so from when I last heard them in my system from what I am reading from others w... 
Spectron 3SE MK2 vs Wyred 4 Sound SX-1000 S Ii
Philefreak,do you have first hand experience with these two products, can you be a little more elaborate regarding the differences than just saying "in a whole other league." 
Audio Research vs Burmester Audio
Gregm, when you make reference to the AR Ref3 & 600's vs Burmester 011 & 909 saying the AR is no match for the Burmester. Can you go into further detail why.What did the rest of the system consist of to give you this you out come.Have you ... 
MBL: single 9008A to drive 101e - bad idea?
Teddy_bear do you know if this would also be true for say with my ACCUSTIC ARTS HYBRID TUBE DAC which is made in Germany?I use the AES "XLR" digital connection from transport to dac and balanced "XLR" outs from the dac to my balanced "XLR" in's on... 
Speakers and Tube Amps
Audiokinesis, that was well put and great info. above. In the past I did exactly what you described and the manufacture said well this tube amp works great with our product etc. 
MBL: single 9008A to drive 101e - bad idea?
Clickster2, what actual gear do you own presently? If it was me I would buy the 101E MK2's and work around them. I have not heard these but own 101E's.Is it your goal to own a all MBL set-up and how long before you feel you will be able to make fu... 
Audio Research vs Burmester Audio
Kusina, I have not had the opportunity to hear the YG Anat Reference II Studios as of yet but I have read allot of buzz about them. How long have you had them for.Is your set-up in a living room set-up or designated.Very interesting what you have ... 
Von Schweikert VR5SE / Aerial 20T V2 ?
Rilou, why do you want to change? What do you not like about you Andra 2's?I would look elsewhere within your set-up and keep the Andra's they are amazing speakers.The other two speakers you have mentioned are nice also. 
Audio Research vs Burmester Audio
Kusina, I misunderstood I thought you said you had the manufacture of the Burmester make changes, yes it would only make sence to have the termination on the IC's done. I was also reading Atmasphere/manufacture response to you, reading his replies... 
Audio Research vs Burmester Audio
Kusina, your post came up after I had already sent mine. Could you have a read and reply back to it thanksYou mentioned you had the "XLR pins inverted at the factory, to accommodate an American pre to a German amp"Could you have not just reversed ... 
Audio Research vs Burmester Audio
Brauser what is the Burmester sonic signature? What are the significant differences between ARC and Burmester?I have never had the opportunity to hear Burmester and would have to either buy or fly so any thoughts would be welcomed. I have been cur... 
Clayton M300's vs Pass XA 100.5
Audiobrian I would have to agree with Tvad's points made. I was also very interested in the product but ran into the same situation and my thoughts mirrored his, I got Pass X600.5 mono blocks.In the past I have run into issues dealing with such su... 
Audio Research Ref. 210 questions
Mantis007, you might want to read Elberoth2's threads another member on Gon. He had the same Lamm's, he had Cary amps but the Cary 500 solid state and then REF210's and now 110 amp. I'm sure his thread will be helpful giving suggestions, he is cur... 
Audio Research Ref. 210 questions
ChrisI agree with what Downunder said regarding the comparison and I have had top notch solid state and I still prefer tube but not the heat or maintenance issues.When I listen to solid state even with a tube pre it just isn't the same as with a g... 
Audio Research Ref. 210 questions
Mantis007, I was communicating with someone who has the 210's and uses Elrod power cords and said the difference was very positive.Why did you sell the Lamm's and Cary's?The Cary amps you had, what would you say the difference is between these and...