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Can my MC275 power speakers with 91db sensitivity
You have received a lot of good advice from almarg and other which I would take to heart. Another way to look at thing is what amps do the vendors use to drive their speakers at demos and shows. The Sonus Faber Olympica series were in several room... 
Help with buying used Sonus Faber Cremona m
Why risk it. SF Cremona m seen for sale here on a regular basis from owners in the USA. 
Will anyone do a report on the RMAF???
RWD - Coincident was showing the Super Victory II (9999.00)along with their new integrated amps. The turbo 845se with 845 output tubes at 28 watts and the incredibly priced (999.00) Dynamo 34se using EL34s at 8 watts. I only heard the Turbo 845se ... 
Timbernation
I've never had any issues. I have purchased 6 maple platforms from him. 
has anyone heard the black cat digital cable ?
I tried ordering the Silverstar through the Cable Company and had to cancel my order due to unavailability. The Cable Company told me they had over 50 orders they have not been able to fulfill. 
Doge 8 Clarity Owners-HOMC OK?
I've had a Doge 8 (not the Clarity) in my system for over two years. Build quality is excellent and the unit has been reliable. I play my system every day. There is a 30 day trial but it is not free. There is a small restocking fee and you must pa... 
Which stands for Joseph Audio Pulsars?
Track Audio would be worth a look. 
Metrum Octave versus Eastern Electric DAC
Have you ever heard the Metrum? If not, why do you keep posting? The OP is interested in people that have auditioned both DACs. This posting isn't about tube vs. ss. There are plenty of those discussions in the archives. 
Metrum Octave versus Eastern Electric DAC
Devilboy,The Metrum Hex uses 8 DACs per channel instead of four. Check the Metrum website for additional info.Don 
Metrum Octave versus Eastern Electric DAC
Mikirob,Even though I found the resolution of the Metrum to be greater than the EE I think it is more analogue sounding at the same time. I find it less fatiguing when listening for longer than a couple of hours. I am playing less vinyl since I in... 
Metrum Octave versus Eastern Electric DAC
I am the guy that had both DACs in my system. I did upgrade the op amps in the original EE DAC. I also tried several different tubes. In the end I preferred the solid state vs. the tube with the op amp upgrade. I have not heard the EE DAC Plus. I ... 
Metrum Octave versus Eastern Electric DAC
I had an Eastern Electric DAC with op amp ugrade. I replaced it with the Metrum Octave and haven't looked back. I found it detailed but less fatiguing to my ears. 
How many still listen to CD's daily.
I listen to CDs every weeknight after work as they sound great and are very convenient. I have to do my evening chores and cook dinner etc. so cleaning LPs and jumping up every 20 minutes is too inconvenient. I play more vinyl on weekends when lis... 
highly sensitive loudspeakers for single ended poe
Coincident Total Victory. 
"ANTI-CABLE" SPEAKER CABLE vs Audio Arts SC5?
I have had very good results with anticables although I use a very short length between my monoblocks and Von Schweikert VR4jrs. I have the biwires and they came pretwisted. They outperformed several other much higher priced cables in my system.