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Best older universal for CD playback??
Might be able to shed light on experiences with two mentioned here. I have owned the Sony 9000ES, Proceed PMDT and Esoteric DV-50S. Actually, still have the DV-50S. The Sony is a nice player (older) , but; with ample capability. Sound was OK...per... 
Esoteric K-01/K-03 Owners
Here is the information for the upgrade path. I will not have a chance to send my K-03 in for at least a couple of months. Would be interested to know what you think if you do so in the near term.Tap Electronics Company6920 Hermosa CircleBuena Par... 
Esoteric K-01/K-03 Owners
Not sure if this would be the Service Center for Canada users, but; here is the notice for K Upgrades dated 4/1/15.http://www.esoteric-usa.com/USB-upgrade.php 
Audience XLR interconnects not working
From the Reference 110 Owners Manual it is a fully balanced topography with no switches for XLR vs Single Ended Input, confirmed via the pic of rear view.Manual Reads as Follows:Connections:INPUT CONNECTOR: The Reference 110 uses a fully balanced ... 
Esoteric K-01/K-03 Owners
Staring to gain clarity as to US upgrade for "K" owners. Here is a reply from Marketing US. "Yes, we do plan to offer an upgrade of the USB board for K-01/K-03.It really should in no way be referred as an upgrade to “X”. It will not include any ... 
Esoteric K-01/K-03 Owners
Still waiting to hear from Esoteric and the option of upgrading to "x" in the states. Have not seen any information here so far. 
Frustrated with Bonamassa Live CDs
This thread had me scrambling to pull out the only Joe Bonamassa live album/cd I have to listen again. I never remembered it sounding inferior. The version is "An Acoustic Evening at The Veinna Opra House" (2 cd set) In my system it sounds very go... 
New Rowland Criterion 2-chassis battery pre
Guido,Thanks for the quick response. Mark 
New Rowland Criterion 2-chassis battery pre
Hello Guido,Curious as to what preamp you are using now? Thought you had the Criterion.Mark 
Avalon Monitor Speaker
Kitaro,Audiogon apparently will not allow the attachment of an email address. Send me a message at dabears999 (a yahoo) account and I will forward his email address.Mark 
Avalon Monitor Speaker
You can send an email to Dmitri (Head Engineer) at Avalon at the address below. Extremely knowledgable and responsive fella. I needed two base drivers for my Avalon's. They built them, tested in house and sent them to me without delay.Dmitri Panfi... 
Looking for Amp suggestions or Avalon speakers
I have the Avalon Indras and use Rowland M312 Amp and the Synergy lli Pre Amp with very good results. Have heard the Avalon Indras and Eidelon Diamonds with Pass 100.5's, Chord SPM1200MKll, Hovland Radia and Accuphase A50 at Quintessence Audio in ... 
RMAF - Loudspeakers that you don't want to miss
Wondering why Avalon has not been present at any shows in the US that I can tell in the last year or so. Especially RMAF knowing it is in their back yard. Anyone know why? 
Shipping Avalon speakers in wooden crates
I have shipped Indra's with good results using the freight company below. Don't know if Margaret is still with them, but; here is their info.Margaret BrunkCustomer Service RepresentativePilot Freight Services, Seattle206.433.1010mbrunk@pilotdelive... 
VICOUSTIC Room Treatments...experiences?
I posted this on another thread:I had similar issues - was looking for room treatment that provided a significant improvement in acoustics without looking like a recording studio. GIK, ATS, REAL Traps , ACS, etc all offer excellent absorption &...