hbrandt

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Best processor that is excellent for 2 Ch music
I'd recommend a used EAD Theatermaster 8000pro or 8800pro. 
Placette Audio – Great Customer Service
Guy is the best!!! I have the dual mono and have dealt with Guy on a number of occasions. He always goes out of the way. But good customer service would be meaningless if it wasn't also THE MOST TRANSPARENT PREAMP AVAILABLE!!!! 
Difference between Wadia 850 and 861B and ML390S
I'd recommend you talk to Steve Huntley at Great Northern Sound. 
Theta Generation VIII & Wadia 270?
The Wadia has an ultra-stable TCXO clock that is pretty amazing. I'm not sure what they've done in the Compli in this regard.harry 
Theta Generation VIII & Wadia 270?
Jitter reduction is essential. I have two Apogee Big Bens in my system for this purpose. But anyone who thinks that jitter reduction in and of itself makes the transport "irrelevant" is way off base. Reduction in jitter allows a really good transp... 
Theta Generation VIII & Wadia 270?
Tomer:It depends what you are looking for. The Compli is a universial player. The 270se is redbook. The Compli will provide greater format flexibility...but there is NO WAY that the Compli will play redbook nearly as well as the 270se. They are in... 
Theta Generation VIII & Wadia 270?
I have a GNSC modified 270se paired with dCS gear and a Placette Active dual mono preamp. Love it. 
USB Soundcards - faint popping/clicks
I have a similar setup with Powerbook G4 feeding a Waveterminal U24 feeding my dac. I've had no clicks or problems. Likely a settings issue.harry 
Impact of Ferrite Chokes on power and signal
I think my system sounds better with the ferrite in place. I'm not hearing much, if any roll off of the highs, but the bass is tighter, and image is more stable. I ended up using the maximum amount of ferrite on each clarifier. Unfortunately, It's... 
Impact of Ferrite Chokes on power and signal
Phillyb: Ok...so do you have any suggestions about how to best use ferrite cores? 
equitech vs. BPT
I studied power conditioners for several months and ultimately selected Running Springs Audio. I have been very very happy.Check out www.runningspringsaudio.comharry 
Best female vocals on CD
Sara K. and Jacintha should e added to these lists. 
LP to iPod
Check out the external Waveterminal U24. You can run analog to the waveterminal from your LP setup....and USB to your ThinkPad. harry 
iPod to DAC
ipod does not have a digital output. You could run analog output but that's not optimal in my view.I stream directly from iTunes through a Waveterminal U24 external sound card. Works great. I run the digital signal straight to my system. harry 
Martin Logan Logos vs Theatre vs Cinema
Hi:I have an all Martin Logan theater with CLS IIz's up front, scripts in the rear, and a Theater as center. I've listened extensively to the Logos and the Theater.....and prefer the Theater. Having said that, when noone is off axis, I prefer to u...