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Speakers that accurately reproduce a drumset
Anything with a HEIL air motion transformer in it. 
buzz/hum from tv
I was told recently to try a Jensen ISO-MAX to eliminate the hum problem from my TV antenna. I haven't tried it yet though, as I have the antenna wire plugged into a Monster HTS 5000. I was trying to replace the Monster piece with an Exact Power E... 
Cables - Where to begin?
Two cable companies that sell quality cables at reasonable prices are Alpha Core, and LAT International. You can get copper micro-purl interconnects from Alpha Core for less than $100 per pair. LAT power cords can be had, used, for a little more. ... 
Mods for a PS Audio HCA-2?
Wehamilton, What you had done, sounds alot like the mod package that's being advertised here on Audiogon. What was the entire cost, if you don't mind. I'm across the country, in Ct. I'd like to find someone closer. Also, I thought that Fiddler sai... 
Vote best of these 7 CDP's
When I was researching CD players in the same price range, I came up with some of the same models that you have. Some tough choices. However,I took a chance and bought a brand new Consonance CD 2.2, and I haven't looked back. It sounds great. Base... 
How to Bi-amp??
I am also in the planning stages to bi-amp, here's what I've come up with so far. I will be getting a Behringer digital crossover to bypass the ones in the speaker. So, it's source to pre-amp, then to crossover, then to the power amps (there's als... 
Opera Audio Consonance reference 2,2 CdD Player
I've had my 2.2 for a week now (150 hours) and so far so good. I'm using the stock cord, and I have it plugged directly into my PS Audio HCA-2, also with the stock cord. I want to get used to the sound as is, so upgrades will be more apparent. Thi... 
Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase
YES, AND SHE MOVED OUT! GOD I LOVE THIS HOBBY! 
Mods for a PS Audio HCA-2?
F1a, In response to your above question about piano, I recently purchased a Consonance 2.2 CD player, and plugged it direct to the HCA-2. IMHO piano sounds really good. So your decision to change your source, is probably a good one.Also, if you ar... 
Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano?
Anything with a Heil in it. 
Mods for a PS Audio HCA-2?
Fiddler, I saw some mod packages listed here starting at $600, and adding $60, or even another $120, for a possible $820 total. It's not that this amount is out of the question, but I've been toying with the idea of bi-amping, so double that amoun... 
Incredible CD sound for $1500??
Fishwater, I have been doing alot of research for used players, in the same price range. I like these the most. DAC: Birdland Odeon Ag CD: Arcam FMJ 23, Meridian 508 CD: (with volume control) Resolution Audio CD50, or CD55, Wadia 830, Theta Miles,... 
Opera Audio Consonance ref 2.2 owners?
Johnnymac, You've had a couple of more weeks now, what do you think? I'm interested in the 2.2, so how about your impressions now. Also, I was wondering, I know that the 2.2 has XLR outputs, but is it fully balanced? Thanks, Sonny 
Cd players with variable output?
The Consonance players have volume control and XLR outputs.I would like to know if the VC is analog or digital, and if the XLR are fully balanced?Sonny 
concert DVD recommendations
BOND live, is one that I watch alot. Also Roger Waters live and Earth, Wind and Fire live in Japan, are a couple of my favorites, that haven't been mentioned. In DTS the Moody Blues at the Albert Hall, Acoustic Alchemy, and Don Henley live, if you...