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elberoth2

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MBL 9008A vs. Krell Evo 600- Better or different?
FPB-200c is 13 years old technology. The new Krells sound very different. 
Wavac MD-805m with Lamm LL2 preamp?
You have to be extra careful not to loose resolution and purity of tone of your Wavac/EMM combo. I do not think LL2 is transparent enough. 
The best hifi magazine?
I am not sure you can get one on the newstand ... you have to subscribe. It is expensive, but well worth it. Where can you read a really bad review of the latest Naim HDX for example, written by Naim CDS3 owner no less ?To me, and I have beed subs... 
The best hifi magazine?
I'm surprised no one mentioned HiFi Critic (UK). This is a add-free mag published by Martin Colloms. 
Wavac MD-805m with Lamm LL2 preamp?
Do you think it is transparent enough for your system ? 
Transport for Newly updated Meitner Bitstream..
Dr_joe - you may not know, but all Teac transports rely on Sony laser pick-ups. One of the most popular ones, used in many VRDS drives, is KSS-151A which is long time unavailable. So when your beloved Teac VRDS equipped Wadia 16 breaks - you will ... 
Mark Levinson No.512 CD Player---Opinions
Here are the images:http://www.avcat.jp/avnews/index.html 
Yamaha NS-500 and NS-1000
I agree that NS1000 can still hold their own against current manufacture speakers. If you pair them with top clas SET tube amp they can be literally stunning. Most ppl remember them as sounding harsh. This is not true. They sounded harsh 'cos of t... 
Best way to upgrade from Krell 400xi
Restock - it is a bit difficoult to compare the Krell to Pass intaegrated, since the both offer very different perspectives - 400xi is a typical flavour 1 sound(fast and transparent), and Int150 is a flavor 2 (a bit warm and forgiving).If you want... 
Wilson Watt Puppy 6 or Sophia 2 ?
The Sophia 2 is the Wilson speaker for those people who do not like Wilson speakers.Great line. I will have to remember that !BTW - to my ears Sophia 2 is just very transpartnt speaker. With the different choice of cables, I can make them sound ve... 
Wilson Watt Puppy 6 or Sophia 2 ?
$70k vs $45k for the Maxx II 
Accuphase P450 v Bel Canto Evo 4 Gen 1
I have had evo 4 gen 2 and ... cannot recomment it. If you like the sound of digital amps, ICEpower sounds much better. More HF air and delicacy, more soundstage depth, more texture.If I were you I would look for an used Ayre (can be had for ~ $13... 
Wilson Audio MAXX series III
Too bad the price increase is so substantial - $45k vs $70k. 
Cary 500 mono blocks
Seems that there must be some kind of synergy between Carys and stats. How does the 500MB compare to the Ref 1000 ? 
Krell SACD, DVD Standard, Showcase, KAV 280CD
There is no 230V option on Krells. 2-2-2 is 240V and 2-2-1 is 220V.In the new models they decided to make the life a bit harder - there are no switches anymore, just the wires and jumpers. It is still doable, but takes much more time to figure it ...