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Audio Physic Tempo 3i vs Revel F-30: Better Value?
Royy,White Burgundy is Chardonnay! 
Why is there so much Rowland gear for sale?
Macro,I've noticed a ton of preamps also, but I don't know why. Maybe folks are venturing into tubed preamps as they get older and wiser. 
Why is there so much Rowland gear for sale?
Macrojack,I gave my opinion above, but to reiterate, economics, and the desire to upgrade. I believe the newly released 302 has some Rowland owners drooling. 
Why is there so much Rowland gear for sale?
Hey, leave the Grateful Dead out of this! 
Will 36 tube watts power my Sonus Fabers?
My room is 12x18 with 8 foot ceilings. Will this work? 
Why is there so much Rowland gear for sale?
I think many people are probably upgrading as Rec said, also, even at used prices Rowland gear is expensive and in today's economy higher priced items move more slowly in general. 
grateful dead remasters
Also, the contract with Arista has now ended, which is why the remasters are from Rhino. 
grateful dead remasters
The England set is fabulous. Good sound and great music. I have not heard the remasters though. 
Best used dac under $2000
Mdomnick,Not to get into politics, but who cares if Kora is a French company.There are plenty of folks here in the states who are anti-war and even anti-Bush, nobody's boycotting them are they? I believe democracy is based on tolerance and none of... 
ConradJohnson: Tubes or S/State for Maggies.
Steelhead,I have an 11A and wasn't aware you could use KT90's in it. How would the sound be different from Svetlana 6550's and would any modification be needed? 
What is your listening room like?
I guess I'm also a loser. I live in a 1200 square ft. apartment in DC and I listen in my living room. Don't know exact dimensions but I'm guessing 10x18. The wall behind the listening position is curved with two windows. 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
Cpdunn99,For Italian Primitivo try Anfora Zinfandel. It's from Puglia, labelled as Zin buit's Primitivo and it's made by a hotshot Aussie winemaker named Chris Ringland. Best of all, it's around $9-10 retail. Happy listening and drinking!Endoit,is... 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
Cognac/Armagnac: Various, I have a large collection.Beer: Microbrews-Slipknot1,I love Magic Hat #9 but it's hard to find in DCWine: Leftover Samples, I'm a wine rep. Prefer Italian and French. 
Laid back, mellow, sax/jazz
Anything by Ben Webster, particularly with Art Tatum and Oscar Peterson. 
Audiogon Grammys
Dave Alvin and the Guilty Men, "Out In California" a killer live album of great songs.