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Sony SCD-1 vs. SCD-777ES
******David,Have you heard the Marantz SA-14 or one of the megabuck SACD combo's ($30K+)Richard 
Krell FPB CX with Placette Passive Pre
I have owned many Krell amps (have 2 now) including the FPB series.A passive preamp would technically work fine, but in my experience they perform best with Krell active preamps. With the "C" versions, if you can use it, it would be best to use a ... 
Best small speaker
Try the Red Rose Music small speakers that were designed to run best with tubes. 
a research or krell pre amp for krell ksa-150 amp?
Just to explain my self on MY opinion:When I was upgrading from my KST100, I compared the KSA150 to the KSA250. My vote went to the 250, not for the power, but that it sounded less grainy. At the time, I was using one amp to drive double Cello Ama... 
a research or krell pre amp for krell ksa-150 amp?
First of all, the KSA150 is several generations old. The improvements that have been made by Krell are not small. First was the "S" series which was much sweeter with all the slam of the 150 and more control. Then came the FPB series which blows a... 
Neuance or Z Slab shelf for Zoethecus rack???
Bob_bundusThis is his e-mail address. He not only has a faboulous product, but is one of the best at answering e-mails.greaterranges@msn.comRichard 
Highly Recommended Added 2 new 20A lines
I definitely agree!Although the biggest improvement was going from no dedicated line to one 30 amp dedicated line, I now have two 30 amp (for each amp) and two 20 amp (one for front end analog and one for digital) lines. Is it overkill? ... probab... 
Neuance or Z Slab shelf for Zoethecus rack???
Misskuma,Are you using the dh cones? Are they being used under the Krell on top of the Neuance?Thanks,Richard 
"Best" cable elevators?
How about bricks??? 
dh cones on Neuance platforms
Rny,He had suggested that I might possible use them under my SACD player resting on top of the Neuance plaform.He provided the spikes to be used under his platform. He said it may or may not improve the sound.(but would probably me the unit less s... 
"Best" cable elevators?
In this thread on cable elevators, the explanation on why we need it, is well explained. But, also brought up were mentions of cable sepatation.In my case:1. To each speaker requires 8 runs, 4+ and 4-. I see no reason for sepatating as if with ano... 
Neuance or Z Slab shelf for Zoethecus rack???
I agree with the description that jcbtubes gives to the Neuance gives to the sound. I haven't tried the other one.Richard 
"Best" cable elevators?
Also, my speakers are quad wired which requires, with my particular type of cables, EIGHT runs per speaker. If there are any large risers that will accommidate this quantity of cables, please let me know. Richard 
Do Transports Matter???
Transports make a huge difference! Can make even more of a difference than the DAC.IMHORichard 
Should I Biamp
You should use your best amp to run the Mid/Highs as that is where most of the music lies and where you will notice the greatest improvements. Quantity of power is not as important as the quality of that power.In my particular case, I am using the...