jeff_arrington

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Mac Server vs. Wadia/iPod combo
Tbg,Thanks for the suggestion. I will look into that. Additional information: all files on the server or iPod are ripped from CD as uncompressed files. The Berkeley does not have an USB input. It has Toslink, SP/DIF and AES/EBU inputs. The DAC is ... 
Barefoot MM27 Active Speakers for Home Audio
James63, I sent you a private email. 
Barefoot MM27 Active Speakers for Home Audio
I did find the bass to be powerful and arguably overpowering. But not muddy.I am curious about the comment about phase issues, though. The vocals on the MM27 definitely project more than other speakers I have used. Could it be that the speakers ac... 
Clayton M300 monoblocks
I have the M300s. I had the opportunity to pit them head-to-head against a Class A Krell FPB 600. The Krell threw a wide soundstage and had a bit more slam. The Clayton soundstage is deeper. The Claytons have a richer sound than the Krell, and do ... 
"Fun" Speaker As An Alternative To Revel Salon I
To Shadorne: If your question was directed to me, yes, I do have a subwoofer. It is a big REL (the product name presently escapes me, but it was REL's penultimate model at the time I bought it).To all, thank you for the ideas. Keep them coming. 
theta casablanca 3 audiophile qlty stereo sound?
I have a Meridian 800/861 combo. The 800 serves as a CD transport, the 861 is the DAC/Preamp in a 2-channel configuration. In my experience, it sounds terrific. It is difficult for me to comprehend how a high-quality 2-channel preamp could improve... 
Curious about the differences between Revel/JM lab
Is there a particular reason you are committed to Levinson amplification? I have Revel Salons, and before buying the Salons, I listened extensively to the Studios. I heard them both with Levinson amps, and then with Jeff Rowland amps. I agree with... 
Revel Salons - Do they really sound like this?
I have the Salons, driven by Jeff Rowland Model 12 amps, and a Meridian 800 series front end. The cabling is Silversmith Audio. The sound is excellent in all respects. The first time I heard the Salons, the dealer had them hooked up to Levinson ge...