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What's good used 5.1pre/pro for $1500 or less
I am looking to upgrade my pre/processor from a B&K Ref 30. I need a processor that supports multichannel sacd/dvd audio BUT I listen to a lot of music in two channel which is very important to me. My budget can go a little higher than $1500.0... 
Multi-Channel Interconnects SACD
I picked up a set of five channel interconnects and component video cables from Blue Jean Cables. The video cables made an immediate impact on the picture quality of my Hitachi HDTV. These cables are very well made an offer a great bang for your b... 
Help with solving this dilemma
Thanks Sogood51 for the suggestions. My ultimate goal is to combine both systems into one with minimal degradation of the two channel sound. I know that putting a TV between your speakers is not the best thing to do but I have no choice. I have be... 
What are you powering your Martin Logans with????
I used to own Martin Logan Requests and powered them with Clayton M70 monoblocks. The sound was phenomenal to the point of goosebumps mated with an Audible Illusions L1 preamp. I missed that set up at times... The high current Clayton amps are a m... 
Suggestions for a tube preamp
Hi Guys and Gals,I have narrowed the search down to Sonic Frontiers, EAR and Audible Illusions in the used 700.00 price range. Any other thoughts or ideas? 
Suggestions for a tube preamp
Are there any remote controlled preamps worth looking at? I do not want to compromise the sound though. 
Suggestions for a tube preamp
I thank everyone for the responses so far. TWL, MFA is out of business. Is there anyone that can service this unit if there is a problem? I have also heard that this unit is better when modified. There is a MFA Magus B for sale on AGON right now. ... 
Audio Physic Virgo- What Power do you use?
I agree with Void on the choice of the Gaincard. I have a custom built Gaincard clone built by Andy Bartha that is incredible. His amp brings out the very best in these speakers. For those of you that thought these speakers were bass shy, you need... 
odyssey amp's how do they compare to others
I was one of the original people who purchased the monos. They are very fine amps and are hard to beat at 2K. I would have to say that they are very musical amps that are amazingly fast and detailed. I sold my pair of monos a few months back and h... 
47 Labs Gaincard
I too own Andy Bartha's amp and it is phenomenal. I have never heard so much detail in an amp and I have owned plenty! Andy is a great guy to deal with also. I have bought his amp, modded Pioneer DV-444 and his Bybee box. I am fortunate enough to ... 
Where to buy Eva Cassidy's Song Bird LP in the US
I have seen this CD in several local Best Buys in the rock and roll section. They have quite a few of her CD's. 
Any firms that do mod's to amplifiers?
Andy Bartha in Davie Florida has done several mods for me on different equipment. He builds his own amp and mods just about any others on the market. Go to abaudio.com for more info. 
Recommended female vocalists?
I would add to an already great list:Mary Black - Looking BackKathy Mattea - The Innocent YearsBasia - Time & TideCassandra Wilson - New Moon DaughterDee Dee Bridgewater - Love at Yoshi'sAnita Baker- Rhythm of LoveRoberta Flack's greatest hits... 
Audio physic virgos - Has anyone tried tubes??
Hi Mythtrip,Try a search on "Virgos" and you will find several discussions on amplification for the AP Virgo's. I am currently using Odyssey Stratos monoblocks (Symphonic Line) with my Virgo's and really enjoy the music. They see to be a great mat... 
Best amp/pre for AP Virgos
Thanks to all for the great comments. The Odyssey mono's are very musical and I really like them. I am on a quest for a synergistic tube preamp to match with them. Any Odyssey's owners with sucess stories???