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Tubed preamp suggestions?
Dannoh what preamps are you referring to? We need a brand name and model designation. As far as the tape inputs go, I concur, on all of my preamp I've run my cd player (primary source) in through the tape inputs bypassing the selector switch for a... 
Opinions on the Faroudja DV 1000 DVD/CD player?
I haven't used the player but I will say this, I looked at an ad for this player today and the thing that struck me was a lack of even component video outputs. If you don't care about video no big deal, but if you want to watch movies I would thin... 
Making a Difference
Thanks Jeff, the more attention directed to that corner of the world the better off we all are. I can imagine also that as a frequent traveler to Asia this is probably hitting you harder than many, as if it weren;t difficult enough already. 
If you had $500 to spend, how would you spend it?
How 'bout sending some of it to a tsunami relief fund and using the rest for the tune up at Sota? It'll make you feel good and your table sound better. 
Full Function preamp
I would think you might consider the Kora and take advantage of potential synergy with your amps. I think either choice is a good one though and there are at least a few of both of those preamps available on Audiogon right now. Try picking one up ... 
Tubed preamp suggestions?
Thanks again everybody but I've come to a decision. Just closed a deal for a Herron VTSP1A line stage and I am also going to pick up a Camelot Tech Lancelot Pro battery powered mm/mc phono stage. This should give me great sound and decent flexibil... 
Tubed preamp suggestions?
Thanks for all the responses. To answer Metralla I think I can finance the two items by selling my Supratek. I thinking a Joule or Herron linestage for under $2K and a Camelot Lancelot Pro phono stage for $4-500 and I'm all set. Perhaps not quite ... 
Sonus Faber CONCERTO-Tube people, how much power..
I used to have a pair of the original Concerto Grand Piano's and drove them very nicely in a medium sized room with a 70 watt per channel c-j Premier 11a. When I switched amps to an Air Tight ATM-1 with 30 watts per channel I found them to be too ... 
Are Preamps necessary?
David,I'm just taking a guess here but if you're able to listen to music right now that Yamaha amp is probably an integrated, in which case you wouldn't need a preamp because you basically already have one. That's just a guess, am I right. All a p... 
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 ...