drewfidelity

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One Song Before You Go...
Golden Slumbers The Beatles 
Opinions on the synergy between BAT components
I have a BAT VK200 that I use with a BAT 30SE Preamp. I had an Audio Research LS 25II when I purchased the BAT amp. There is no doubt that with the BAT VK200 the 30SE is superior in almost every regard. I believe that this is due to synergy betwee... 
Best CD Player under 4000 to replace Linn Genki
Listen to the New Cary 303/200. I did and it is on its way. Very analog in presentation. It is amazing how good one piece digital playback systems sound these days. You have many choices. I have heard very good things about the new Meridian 588 an... 
Difference between Forte 4 and 4A amp ?
I am not sure if this is correct, but I believe that it is close to correct. Forte originally offered a model 1A and a model three amplifier. The model 1A was a fifty watt per channel class A amplifier and the model 3 was a 150 watt per channel cl... 
music for a broken heart
My first suggestion is to examine at what price do you end a relationship that the leading problem is physical distance from each other. If it does not work out I suggest any of the first four Joe Jackson albums. It sounds like this guy never had ... 
Comments Fanfare FT-1A vs. Mangum Dynalab MD-100
I went through this a few months ago and purchased the Fanfare. The Fanfare also includes balanced outputs as well as station presets and remote control. From a value perspective the Fanfare is clearly the better buy.In my system both tuners picke... 
best budget integrated amp for rock n roll music?
My vote would go to the Creek assuming that you do not expect to rock the house down. I owned a 4240s2, the integrated before they came out with the 4330, that was used with a pair of Spica TC 50 speakers. I listen to quite a bit of acoustic and e... 
How to improve a Sota Sapphire III?
Denny,I owned a Star Sapphire III a few years ago and it was the best anaolog experience i ever had. I do not know if you have an electronic flywheel with your rig. I had one with mine and it greatly improved speed accuracy. That would be a great ... 
B&W 803N vs REVEL F30. Which is a better choice??
I own N803's so naturally I am going to tell you that it is the right choice. I have had the opportunity to hear the F30's driven by Levinson gear and they sounded really good. I would go so far to say that in each respective price point each of t... 
Digital Interconnect?
I agree with previous posts that suggest an AES/EBU cable for the 25 foot run. Long runs were one of the reasons why balanced cables were desinged in the first place. Professional cable applications are all balanced designs. I have always enjoyed ... 
Radiohead read on
I am of the opinion that "The Bends" is their greatest album. "OK Computer" would be what I would consider their second best album. I saw them live at Roseland in New York in support of "The Bends" album and they were alright. I saw a live clip of... 
Speakers for creek 4330
I used to own a Creek 4240SII a while back. I mated that integrated, which had an amazingly good MM/MC circuit, with a pair of Spica TC 50's. If you can find a used pair, the company no longer exists, you will not be let down. 
What would you do differently?
I am in the process of learning that success in my life is based on my ability to compromise. I am blessed with my wife and two children ages 4 and 2 1/2. These relationships require time and effort. The payoff is well worth it. Still, there was a... 
best interconnects sub 100
I have enjoyed cables made by Kimber and Cardas. Sometimes their midline cables are available in your price range on Audiogon. If you can keep the distance between components short then 1/2 meter cables are great ways to stretch your cable budget ... 
what speakers do the best "disappearing act"??
I agree with those who talk about speaker placement being the key to the disappearing act that you are looking for. With that being said no speaker disappeared in my listening room the way that the Audio Physic Virgos did. I believe that their nar...