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Best tube mono block for 2k
Myraj,It would be in the best interests of everyone if you pointed out that you have Cary 572 monoblocs currently for sale. 
Keep equipement or trade?
I like to try new things but because I try to keep my audio expenditures to a minimum, it's got to be a great deal that makes sense. A lot of times that's a trade rather than simply buying and selling. I like trading because people get creative bu... 
How are the blue note RVG CD's?
Alpass,The correct website is www.fantasyjazz.com, the process it jvc but the music is licenced to Fantasy Records. 
How are the blue note RVG CD's?
I've picked up a few as well, very nice sound and even better I found a bunch for $10.99. For even better sound check out the K2's from JVC, they use the some mastering process as XRCD's but at regular cd prices. K2's are some of the best sounding... 
Are you bored to tears with the topics lately?
Bill,Perhaps given your system and the ugliness of your chair, you should get yourself a litter, help up by a half dozen politically incorrect virgins to ensure that your ears are at tweeter height. How's that? By the way digital sucks! 
plauged by off center image, am I insane?
I notice the same thing,images a bit to the left, but I'm pretty sure it's just my room. The left speaker has a side wall about a foot away and the right speaker has open space. I'm sure that inbalances things, though it's not very severe and not ... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Patrick has exchanged email with me unprompted, merely because he had advise he wanted to share. He strikes me as a wonderfully caring and giving person and this news is very tough to take. I don't know what to say other than to wish Patrick a spe... 
Introducing Tubes?
I personally think the preamp influences system sound mo ethan any component and thus would suggest a tubed preamp might be what you're looking for. But first ask yourself, are you saying you need tubes or are your friends? If you like the sound t... 
Source to two Preamps question:
Home theatre passs through should work if your preamp has one. 
Aerial Acoustic Model 7Bs vs. Model 9s?
It would be helpful to know your room size, dimensions, and partnering equipment. Particularly the room stuff, if you have a good fairly large room the fuller range speaker might be best, smaller or more difficult the smaller speaker and sub might... 
Classe CA-400 amp trips
BAT preamps have a rep for sometimes outputting small amounts of dc, that could be what's happening. DC would cause your amps protection circuit to kick in. Get a multimeter and measure the dc output of you preamp. It's not very hard to do, I can'... 
Speaker advice please for Bryston B60...
I used to run a Bryston B-60 with a pair of Soliloquy 6.2's to good effect in a small room. I would think for a smaller room the 5.3's would work very well also. Have fun, that's a great little amp. 
Supratek ??
I took my Syrah to a local dealer, Deja Vu Audio, for a minor repair and when I went to pick it up they had hooked it up to give it a listen. They were quite impressed and when I then told them it had originally cost $2500 and was now $2900 they w... 
questions about tubes - to experts
If you're looking for a high value 300B I would recommend trying out the Valve Art Titanium Meshplate tubes. I picked up a pair for $165 and at that price they're a steal. I really don't miss my Western Electrics at all. I've never tried EH so can... 
WBT Nextgen RCA connector evaluation & shoot-out
Very interesting and well done. However rather than comparing WBT's with other WBT's I might sugest a comparison with the Eichmann Silver Bullet Plugs, which are currently the best sounding connector I've heard though I haven't heard the WBT Nextg...