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Dollar to Satisfaction Ratio not met.
Larry, Michael you do pose a solid question and sound reasoning. While I did find synergy with certain pairing of my equipment, I'm searching for a solution that would allow satisfaction with all pieces I choose to pair at any given time. It's jus... 
Babies and Speakers
Not that I listen to a lot of Rap, but I don't see where it's any worse than Rock per-sae, except when viewed in the light of what genre of people it's made/produced by. Is that the basis of your comment, or insight to whom you are? 
All time favorite speaker cables
My highest recommendation for the Supra Cables, all of them. Price wise they are truly a competive product, and this you can take to the bank. 
what type of subwoofer is good for ribbons
If I may infer, the speed, articulation, and seemingly endless senergy that REL subs offer with it's ability to intergrate easily, is a Company that I had to suggest. Just my MHO, others may have suggestion that are noteworthy also. 
Pre-amp synergy with DNA- 225 and 500?
Hifiman5, Your suggestion is truly sound advice, one which by it's execution I could not go wrong. I also wanted to see if there's others out here that may have had the same concerns or desire of such pairing, one that in the sharing of thier answ... 
Help with VTL TL 5.5 Preamp
Bside123, I do hope you find resolution to that which you seek!!! 
Help with VTL TL 5.5 Preamp
Bside123, below is a recent ( 12/10 ) email from Steve regarding the VTL 5.5 mating with his DNA Amps.Hello James -Thank you very much for your kind words - I am very pleased to hear that you are enjoying your McCormack amplifiers!The VTL 5.5 look... 
Alternative tweeter
Plato, and everyone thank you for your response. I came about this question because it was suggestion while in pusuit of information on the best answer for replacing my tweeters. In never having heard the Aurum speakers I was also told their tweet... 
Review: NuForce 9 V2 SE Amplifier
IMHO, my Nuforce 9V2 SE is the male equivelant of a Calgon bath, they just take me away. Connected to my VMPS 626Rs, I often smile to myself with joy and sheer wonder in how these little beauts constantly improve my musical mood. Purchase a pair a... 
Review: Sonus Faber Guarnieri Homage Speaker
DaveyF, forgive my late response. In being stationed here in Afghanistan, and not having the often times pleasure of being able to listen to my SFs, I in turn am using a pair of Swans D2.1 SE. An in elaboration, having them connected to a Nuforce-... 
NuForce vs Bel Canto
Claud1e, I do apologise for having mispelled your name, please forgive. Also forgot to mention, and had forgot overall about my Wyred ( top model )mono blocks. Igave them to my son, which paired with a Mark Levison preamp,ADS speakers, and Sony CD... 
NuForce vs Bel Canto
Cluade, I just wanted to say/add. Being a owner of the Bel Canto 1000, Spectron Musician mark ll, and the Nufoirce 9V SEs, you have before you some of the best names in Class D. I truly love and respect them all for what they do, and quite honestl... 
Review: Sonus Faber Guarnieri Homage Speaker
Davyf, Have you heard the SF Signums, and if so what's your take in comparrison to your GH, and overall by themselves? I'm just looking to see what you think because the upgrade bug has hit and I plan to go up the SF line eventually... 
Anyone know how good MHDT Labs Paradisea DAC is?
Tvad, It's really great to have true audiophiles, that will also share their knowledge without charge. That's just one of the many major parts of this hobby I also enjoy, the love of our hobby to no end. Keep up the good work, more people than you... 
Amp Shootout: S-30, Ref 9 V2 SE, Raven, DAD-M100
In having read all the listed posts, and also being familiar along with owning some of these ampifiers, I can say that they are all wonderful peices on their own that has wonderful merits. Just remember there's a sleeper out there, and they come u...