dweller

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Happy Christmas
The same to you Mate! 
Ground Loop Hum with balanced XLR cables only
The three pins that make up the "XLR" are not always wired the same.Consult the makers. 
no sound with new DAC.....possible reasons why?
I think it was Harry Pearson who said: "If it works the first time it's not high end". 
Best DAC ?
Oooooh! The best-est DAC in the whole world???I'm Thinkin' Theta, ARC, DCS. 
Best DAC ?
Look at Bryston components.Their DAC 2 is supposed to be amazing and it's not crazy money.They also have a digital media player (for computer hook up) and a drive for playing CDs, SACDs, etc. 
$7K to spend on new turntable + arm
Stringgreen: "The VPI arm is not at all unstable unless you set it up improperly."I recently purchased a VPI Classic II.I've heard the term "Unipivot Arm" many times buthad never understood its meaning until the purchase.A unipivot arm is balanced... 
SACD Multi-Channel down-mixing?
Down-mixing is combining the 5.1 multi-channel program to accommodate a two-channel system.Down sampling is taking a DSD or 192/24 data-stream and converting it to 44.1/16 so your current DAC can play it. 
Know a Good NYC Electrician for Dedicated Lines?
Have you tried an audio dealer in the area?You could also call the electricians union hall or Angie's list. 
VTL Ultimate Tube Replacement
I believe the Ultimate was designed by the same engineer who gave us the Chevy Vega.You had to remove the engine to change the spark plugs... 
My first OLED display
I DO live in 'Vegas but I don't attend the CES (only T.H.E. Show at the Flamingo).Anyway, 60% of $9000 is out of my ballpark at the moment.I want to pay off my house first and then there are those Wilson Sophia IIIs and the new Mustang looks total... 
$7K to spend on new turntable + arm
Reviewers love the Well-Tempered turntables.I've never heard one but their designer is anout-of-the-box thinker who uses simple, effectivesolutions and they don't cost a fortune. 
RIP Panny Plasmas
Audiowoman: Sounds like you're on the right track with the HDMI 1.4 VS 1.3. Make sure your receiver has the new standard as well. 
A Possible Reason for SACD to be Superior
Mcljo: My take is that the SACD layer has a greater dynamic range (the difference between the loudest and softest sound in the music program).Therefore, the soft passages will be "less loud" compared to the same place on theCD layer which has less... 
Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110?
Onhwy61: The manual for my VT-100 III said that using an aftermarket power cord would void the warranty.Not sure if this is still ARC policy. 
Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110?
As a former ARC owner, I'd try to find a mint pair of BEL 1001 monoblocks (no longer in production - Mr. Brown deceased).Also great SS: Ayre, Pass, Krell, Spectral, BAT.Owned ARC tubes for many years and had only one, non catastrophic, non-tube fa...