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Upgrading Clearaudio Performance
I'm using a Clearaudio champII with a basic silver catridge.I was going thru my AV-8s phono card.Then I purchased a Allnic-1200PH-stage from David(Hammertone audio)she's tube driven.She has a very relaxed smooth sound,huge sound stage and theclari... 
Bryston or Mcintosh Amps?
would your audio dealer(s)let you audition them at home in your ROOM,using your FRONT,END ect.Then besides the nice blue UV metersyou and your wife's ears could decide which amps satisfies you both emotionally and musically.I do love the look of t... 
Help with CD Player
There is a Bryston BCD-1 for an extra 450(rated class A in Stereophile)on this site.I find she's a superb player,I have one.For me she does everything right,especially using the analog out of the cdp. 
I need advice on upgrading my DVD player
I don't know about the other players you have mentioned.I have the Arcam FMJ-139 and I think the picture is superb.I have had her since she first came out and no troubles whatsoever.When Arcam comes out with new Blueray player,june or july I might... 
I need suggestions on setup with P. Conditioners
I keep my components(digital) separate from my amps.I think whatever conditioner can handle the most draw from the amps,(I'd use her for the amps).I have dedicated lines also.There is a interesting read on Audiocircle,uder the Bryston thread(Torus... 
Bryston preamp/prepro X roads
Hi Bob,as far as prepros(I use the AV-8)non HDMI.Do you think a dedicated preamp is better musically than a prepro.I am going to the city this week to bring home a 26 to audition for a few days,how old is your 26 by the way,not that it matters as ... 
Bryston preamp/prepro X roads
Thanks for the reply back.I have read that a few times,I'm wondering how much a step up would a preamp be from my Av-8 or a SP-2.I'll have to audition some and find out. 
arcam cd192 skip when playing
I'd call Arcam or e-mail them,they respond qiute quickly,wish I could help you out. 
Dedicated Lines - Sub panel or no?
I don't know which way would be better,but I run a dedicated sub panel off the main breaker box also.i believe the cable from the main panel is 7 or 6 gauge.She's run into the sub panel where all the wiring is 10 gauge,and to the receptacles also.... 
who needs a cd player anymore
I do,especially when the quality of the Music is way better.I don't mind looking for a certain cd as I'm there hopefully to be transported musically somewhere else,especially with LPS.True enough different strokes for different folks.We have hunde... 
Lessloss or MAC PC's w/ conditioner????
I'm using Lessloss DFPC on all my components,amps ect.I even use one on my balanced 20a TORUS PIU.If they weren't doing it for me I wouldn't be using them. 
Dust cover ???????
I went to a plastics factory,where they make acrylic display cases from covering models to cake displays ect.I had them cut the top cover about 2/3 back so I could change the LP with ease and when I lift up the lid she rests on the rest of the lid... 
Speaker cable for my Revel F 30 & MF Nu-Vista M3?
I have Revel 50as and use Cardas GRCs also,I really like themI don't see any speaker cable upgrades for me in the forseeable future.Quite satisfied.All my interconnects are GRCs also. 
Torus RM-20 vs Shunyata Vray
I've only had the Shunyata 6(components) and 5 Hydra 2s(amps)on 6 dedicated lines.All I will say is the Torus is like ridin a harley and you've been use to riding a Honda 90 for too long.the Torus gives you a huge sound stage ,more bottom ect,a bi... 
Heard the Bryston SST 2 Squared ?
Asclepius,That's what I'm waiting for also the SP-3.My first surround receiver was the Arcam-100(can't believe I still miss it).Knowing Bryston I'm sure the Sp-3 will have an excellent analog section strictly for music.I use the stereo direct to b...