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Tube Preamp for Dreadnaught & Aerials
Eugene. Thanks for your imput. I have considered the SF line as well as the VTL 5.5. I've been trying to find a tube reamp that has balanced mains and CD input, IEC chord, a HT pass through feature, and silver, although the last item is negotiable... 
Hooking up a tube pre-amp to a processor
JDcrox. Thanks for the response. I guess I don't have to replace the AVP afterall. 
Tube Preamp for Dreadnaught & Aerials
Does anyone else have a suggestion. BAT? Acoustic Research? I'd appreciate all suggestions. 
Dreadnaught a Bit Bright?
I run a Dread I and Aerial 10-T's (newer version). I've had them a couple for a couple of months now and wouldn't say they are bright, not, that is, in comparison to other systems I've had. I would say that they are extended but real. For example,... 
Test: Comparing an AV DAC sound to a Pre-amp
Thanks for your input. I appreciate it. What about this. What level of quality increase in the sound could I expect from adding a better controller vs a 2 channel pre-amp? 
How does the Ayre System Enhancement CD work?
Can't say what's happening but it certainly works in the several system iterations I've had lately. The improvements were subtle but sweeter, and smoother, and maybe more relaxed, which I happen to prefer. Works for me.Maybe its electric drano. 
What's a good integrated with a theater setting?
Reubent: Thanks. I looked at the Plinius and decided that the WAF for a switch at the back was too low, I can just hear the frantic phone calls when I'm out of town...Too bad.I also found that Krell KAV-400xi and the Mark Levinson 383 also have th... 
$1200 vs $200 cd players
Went from an Adcom CD player(changer) to a Wadia 21 CD player, the rest of the system was unchanged. (BTW, I connected the Adcom against a Rotel CD Player that was a recommended component 3 years ago, and the listening panel couldn't tell which wa... 
Review: Aerial Acoustics Aerial 9 Speaker
Rich. Nice job on the review. You hit upon many points that I've found important and useful.I'm looking hard at Aerials, and Sonus, and Maggies.Thanks for the timely review. Joe 
Cremona Auditors and Tubes
I happen to listene to a new Mac Integrated (the one at 75 watts) with the Cremona's and Auditors about four weeks ago and, INMO, it might have been the best top end sound I've heard to date. I can still hear the clarity, sound staging and realnes... 
Epos ELS-3, JM Lab Chorus 705 comparison?
I've owned NHT (2.9's), JM Labs (Cobalt 820's) and for a second system, Epos ELS-3's, which I own now. The house sound of the NHT, for me, was projected, in your face adn though good, best for rockin' out. JM Labs, again for me, were drier, projec...