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HELP: How to get rid of AC hums and video noise
Every amp that has hummed in our house has stopped with the use of a cheater plug. The only other cause we've seen (we don't have cable TV) is power tubes being way out of bias.Good luck. 
JM Lab Nova Be or Eggleston Savoy?
I thought that Eggleston had a dealer in LA, no?I heard the Andra II's fill a room that size without any strain whatsoever, and that was with 160W monoblocks and no preamp! There, now that I've saved you $20K, you can buy us both a pair. :-) 
solidstate system to single ended...should I?
If you have the chance, I would strongly recommend listening to some SET/hi-efficiency setups with YOUR music before selling off your equipment to make the leap. Someone who listens primarily to Norah Jones at low volume levels will not necessaril... 
Can the RA Opus 21 rock better than a Wadia?
Between the two, I'd opt for the Wadia, especially for your music preferences. 
JM Lab Nova Be or Eggleston Savoy?
I've heard the Nova BE's once and the Grande Utopia BE's twice. I've not heard the Savoy's, but they are on my desktop (does that count?). I have heard the Andra II's, however. I'm sure you'll get varying opinions, but here's mine:Audiophile = JM ... 
Do Physicists Or Musicians Design Better Speakers?
Name me one design under $3K that matches ThorsOther than The Tylers?Now you're talking yourself into a corner, Paul. I'm sure your speakers are excellent, but this has nada to do with the topic at hand. First, you say the SEAS are the best driver... 
Wright WPA 3.5's What's Next?
Another way to 'lush out' your sound is to get a pair of Sophia Electric 2.5v 300B tubes. They are a direct plug in for the 2A3, but will give you more of a holographic sound. http://www.sophiaelectric.com 
Do Physicists Or Musicians Design Better Speakers?
Morel? You gotta be joking, right?Nope. The EgglestonWorks Andra II happens to be a damn fine speaker, and uses two Morel drivers, in fact.We've owned (and heard) speakers with SEAS drivers. I find them to be less focused than the Dynaudio, but ... 
Vandersteen 5A or Eggleston Works Andra II
Thanks for the response, Rex. 
Vandersteen 5A or Eggleston Works Andra II
Anyone use the 5A with the grills off? I find the 'moving blanket' cloth surrounding the drivers to be kind of cheesy. Can you replace it with a more attractive alternative? Thanks to anyone who might know. 
Do Physicists Or Musicians Design Better Speakers?
Seas, best drivers in the world.You won't see anyone contesting that fact.Um...actually, you will. Some prefer Dynaudio, GPL, Morel, and others. 
Does DK Design actually design and manufacture?
Thanks, Trejla. Your comments definitely apply to both discussions. One more, and you'll have your hat trick. :-) 
Does DK Design actually design and manufacture?
Trejla,I think you might have meant to post on this thread, no? 
Do Physicists Or Musicians Design Better Speakers?
a lot of musicians have crap audiophile systemsAnd a lot of musicians have great systems. They just aren't mixing here. You can ask the manufacturers, however, and you'll find out that all of them have sold gear to some very famous players.but I f... 
Do Physicists Or Musicians Design Better Speakers?
The 'live event' is always determined by the recording engineer.With the input of the musicians, and this person is usually a musician him/herself. My husband played professionally for over ten years. I've seen the process at work.