itsalldark

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Which integrated Amp, Almarro,Cayin,Red Wine?
Audiomat Recital----Game over!! 
Your favorites amplifiers for their visual look ?
Hovland Radia!! Sounds great, and nothing beats the way in looks at night---- 
what kind of cables should i use for my Cremonas?
I have AZ Absolute interconnects and speaker cable. Very fast with lots of detail, but not edgy or bright. These cable brought my system to a new level. I tried a bunch of different cables in a bunch of different combo's, but in this system and to... 
Acoustic Zen ABSOLUTE - speaker cable
I had the AZ Hologram II's and I found that the Absolute cables are better on every level. Bass response is solid, mid's and high's are tight with fantastic detail, but not overly bright. I have had these cables in my system for just over a year n... 
Speaker suggestions
I would listen to a used pair of SF Cremona's. Used they can be found in the mid fours. At 91db they are easy to drive and do very well at low to mid listening levels. If you get the chance to crank them up they are no slouch!! I have had a pair f... 
Experiences on Tom Evans phono stage ?
Take a look at the ASR Mini Basis Exclusive. I just put one into my system and I am stunned!! Bill 
Interconnects and phono pre
OK, thanks so much to everyone who responded! It sounds like interconnects WILL make a difference so I am on the hunt. Bill 
Interconnects and phono pre
I wish i could, amp is XLR only and phono is RCA only so I don't have that option, but thanks for the idea. 
ARC REF 3 20 amp to 15 amp power cord adapter
Vodoo makes a nice adapter 
Digital to analog switch
I did exactly what you are talking about. I sold my Audio Aero Capitole MK2/SE. I was running direct as well. I purchased a Audio Research LS-26 used. I also purchased a Clear Audio Performance table used and a Musical Surroundings Nova Phonomena ... 
Thinking of buying a solid state amp
I'm not sure how much power you need but I have owned a bunch of tubed amps: Bat VK75se, Music Reference RM200, three from Art Audio, Cary V12-R to name a few. I purchased a Hovland Radia about a year and a half ago and have not looked back. I use... 
In the Air tonight DRUMS - phil collins on LP
I don't believe that's Collins---I think it's Chester Thompson who blows Mr Collins away!!!!! 
VPI Scoutmaster vs. Pro-ject RM10
I second the Clearaudio Performance------- 
Question for Capitole Mark II SE owners
Dumb question---why would you have that done? 
Sunday morning music...what's spinning?
I'm spinning Passport, Sky Blue