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Which preamp for Rowland 8Ti?
You can get the old style Pass X-1 NEW for $3K. I don't know what the story is on this, but it sure looks like a colossal marketing blunder at Pass, effectively destroying the market for the newly redesigned X-1 and X-ONO. 
un-screwing acoustic zen cables
My symphathies to you, Nickw. Harmonic Tech uses the same connectors as AZ and I agree they suck. I've taken to simply not tighening them at all to avoid this problem. 
Gradient Speakers from Finland: Opinions
Besides Duke, who sells them in the U.S.? 
Best Amp for Revel F30
Does the F30 need a lot power? What would you say is the minimum requirement? 
Albertporter only needs 50
No, your experience has made me afraid to install my receptacles. This kind of variability drives me crazy!Lak, how would a cable cooker be effective with an outlet? Rather, how would it be more effective than plugging in a space heater or two for... 
Speaker Cable for Avalon Eidolons
Manufacturers usually are. They don't want to piss anybody off. Avalon is especially mealy-mouthed in my experience. (Is that the term?) 
Burn in time...Reality or something else???
I'm in Denver on business this week and I've rented a Volvo S80. Driving from the airport, I thought the radio sounded really poor. After three days, you know, it sounds pretty sweet. Was it breaking in?Not that there aren't electrical and mechani... 
Speaker Cable for Avalon Eidolons
Hey Newton, if what matters is the cable-amplifier interaction, why should he call Avalon? He should call Accuphase, no? 
PS: Typical McGowan Sound? -- HCA-2 & Classic 250
David, get a second AW75 and bridge them, no? 
Bryston 7B Vs. Krell KAV250a
This is very interesting. I too have been tempted to pick up a Bryston as a way of trying out BIG power at a low price. If the criticisms are warranted, it would call into question the judgement of the reviewers who use Bryston amps as their refer... 
Thiel or Sonus Faber??...Need help please
I am that fellow Audiogoner to whom Zaikesman refers. The Thiel 1.6 is extraordinary. It may not be what you are looking for, but I think his suggestion to look at the current Thiel line is an excellent one.To offer a little perspective on my enth... 
Vandersteen 3A Sig vs. Meadowlark Osprey
Nicely put, cellorover. 
Vandersteen 3A Sig vs. Meadowlark Osprey
I am a little puzzled by comments above about many manufacturers tilting up the treble on their speakers. My understanding of the conventional wisdom is that just the opposite is true. For example, Jim Theil, whose speakers are often criticized fo... 
Albertporter only needs 50
I got mine today in California, thank you Albert. The outlets look like perhaps they might benefit from a cleaning before installation. Deoxit? ProGold? Any thoughts on this? 
Albertporter only needs 50
What's the recommended break in procedure for these?