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Belles 350A Reference vs. Pass INT-150
Anyone have experience with Belles Reference 350A and Pass X-150.5, NOT XA series? XA is more expensive than both of these similarly priced competitors and considerably lower power. 
Classe CAP-101 vs Creek 5350SE, others
Also, I have been using a Sony 555ES receiver, which generally sounds pretty awful, and have entertained the idea of adding a good power amp in the price range, like a McCormack DNA-1 or McIntosh MC7100 series, and using the pre-out(s) on the rece... 
Jolida 1501 RC
Bob, did you roll tubes on the 1501RC? I read your comments in other threads and can tell that you're not a fan. I am seriously considering this amp for a 3rd system with Energy RC-50s for movies and some music with a Velodyne servo sub.rnstehno, ... 
Got the Touch, Now What?
Tpy, it might just be your wireless signal strength/available bandwidth. Try running wired and see if you have the same problem. Is your wireless router 802.11g or 802.11n? The best way to deliver wireless would be to get a wireless router that do... 
Usher DMD tweeter upgrade: worth it?
Bump. Anybody? 
What's your profession? Age?
Interesting thread! I always thought people with $20k+ systems were wealthy MD/Biglaw/Exec type people, but there's a lot variety in professions here, although the middle-to-advanced-aged male stereotype seems to hold true. Now I don't feel so gui... 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
I object to the notion that it's too time consuming/requires too much work, particularly when it comes to the wealthy. To me, that's when it becomes easy. Walk into a well-known hi-fi shop, listen to their top setups, pick the one you like best, h... 
"My Dad has a system like that", she said....
"Is the whole idea of having a stereo system - a rack with components plus separate speakers, maybe a subwoofer - skipping the younger generation?"No, I don't think so. I got into this hobby in college and am now 29, and I have some audiophile pee... 
Need help picking subwoofer cables interconnects
"... which is 100k output input impedance..."errr, I mean "100k input impedance" but I'm sure you figured that out. 
Need help picking subwoofer cables interconnects
Wow, thanks for all that info Al! That's a good point you bring up about impedance (something I know nothing about). I'm swapping out the S300 with a Belles 150A v2 Reference, which is 100k output input impedance, but that would still result in a ... 
Belles 350A vs McCormack DNA-225 for Usher BE-718
I'm going with the Belles 150A Reference. Crossing my fingers that 125 WPC will be enough for the Ushers! 
Belles 350A vs McCormack DNA-225 for Usher BE-718
Anyone? 
Headphones--The Grado sound in a closed design?
How much of a factor is size? Sennheiser HD280 Pro sound nice for closed cans. They are somewhat bulky, though, if you plan on using them in an active setting. For that purpose I suggest IEMs like Etymotic, etc. However, be aware that that kind of... 
Squeezebox hard to see?
Thanks for the replies. I'm going with the Touch since I have a Palm Pre Plus smartphone and an iPod Touch. Surprisingly, it seems like the Touch goes for more than the Duet on eBay even though its MSRP is lower! 
ACI Sapphire III Sensitivity?
I got the original documentation and turns out it's 90 dB. Thanks for the response.