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The Hub: News, events, gossip - Sound by Singer to close
Something inside me tells we will see and hear more from him thru the net.... Might be wrong thou. 
The Hub: News, events, gossip - Sound by Singer to close
I never met Singer nor his store personally, but it was almost impossible to miss their adds featuring exotic gear and a full-body picture of Andy, a little too much for my tastings, but that is me.I have always realized that being an audio retail... 
New favorite VINYL Album?
Moody Waters ' Blues SingerKeith Jarret ' manyAndreas Voldenwider `manyHistorie de un soldat ' TchaikovskyNathalie Merchant ' Tiger Lily 
Who has found happiness giving up cd player?
I do...Sold my Reimyo CDP and now using an iMac/Stello/Reimyo DAC with Puremusic sw.... Not missing it! 
Best integrated for SF Guarneri Homage?
Just a word to follow-up on this thread - I ended my search with a Viva Solista integrated amp, great match for my SF at just 27 watts, these Viva amps are something really serious to consider. 
Sonus Faber Guarneri vs Guarneri Memento
If someone picks a speaker because of its tweeter behaviour, or soundstage or any other audiophile trick, he/she is missing the point. I pick a system or a speaker for the matter, based on the overall presentation of music and how the artist inten... 
Sonus Faber Guarneri vs Guarneri Memento
Just to add some additioonal salt to the thread here, I had the chance to chat with Lorenzo, cheif designer for Mastersound in the last CES, I did mention my setup, and when I said Guarneri speakers he asked..."new or old version" for which I repl... 
Best Integrated, period.
Having a heck of a time with a Viva Solista Integrated, it has it all and replaced my beloved Lamm/MR combo. SET sound wo sounding lean, very musical and energetic, drives my Guarneris with easy... Never say never but... this might be the last amp... 
Review: Audio Research D-70 mkII Tube amp
It feels great when one finds a steal in the audio market, I have always paid respect to the ARC line but my experience owning any of their line is scarce, on the other hand I have many friends that have just changed models but keeping themselves ... 
iMac far from audo rack - any suggestions?
Well - looks like the issue is solved - Thanks all for your input and advise.Fernando 
iMac far from audo rack - any suggestions?
Thanks a lot for your responses, a lot of options out there!I tend to like the use of Airport Express thru MiniToslink output and feed my Reimyo from the Toslink IN option.Interesting info about Amarra vs Pure Music, I will just try the later and ... 
Reimyo and CD Player Comparison
Don't think so, I had one and is very had to have "significant" differences - the issue/media is the source of its shortcomings, if any.I would rather suggest you to start digging into HiRez downloads.Regards, 
Lamm LL2 tweaks?
I own an LL2 preamp, changed the 6922 tubes for NOS ones and got different but not better sound from stock ones.I am using a Siltech SPX30! PC and that changed the preamp in a much better way, open, fast and more a more liquid presentation.No foot... 
Which components knocked you out on first listen?
I was a teen when a friend invited me to work together for some school project when his father was listening to a pair of JBL L300, mac amps and a Nakamichi 1000 ltd, wooow!My other notable system was a friends all- tandberg equipment with 4 jbl10... 
Amplifier Experience Gryphon Pass Lamm BAT
Indeed Hamburgcity, I had several Gryphon and really liked their organic, dynamic and powerfull presentation, Pass were fast and transaprent, Lamm were more neutral, velveted and tonally correct. You can't go wrong with neither of thiese excellent...