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ELP laser turntable - any comments?
Userid- Intrigued by the Minus K Device- What is source and model ?? 
Sony Qualia 004 projector-How well does it work?
Saw a demo of Blu-ray on this 1080p projector in NYC at the Qualia store - Blu-ray was STUNNING - beyong my high expectations.We are in for a treat when HD DVD & Blu-ray arrive. I thought the DVD presentation was very good - very detailed but ... 
$4500 amp beat out the Tenor OTL in the latest TAS
I can state unequivocally that the dealers referred to by cousinbillyl were not talking about the Hurricanes and the Hurricanes most assuredly, and unlike many other tube amplifiers, are not rollled off at either of the frequency extremes. At a co... 
Reactions to HP's review of Antique Sound Lab amp?
RWD all I can say is I do not think you will be disappointed. I have tried many other far more expensive highly regarded SS and Tubed designs , including OTL's, SET's and I find the ASL's superior. Could be my 50 year old ears, except that the ASL... 
Reactions to HP's review of Antique Sound Lab amp?
In case I was not clear the round knob is turned as you bias each KT88 with the 8 set screws so as to allow the digital readout for each individual tube. 
Reactions to HP's review of Antique Sound Lab amp?
Correct- The 8 set screws are on the side. Round knob is used to rotor through the digital meter readout for each of the 8 tubes.Enjoy it. A great amp. 
Reactions to HP's review of Antique Sound Lab amp?
Bias takes a little time as the 16 (8 per side) set screws are somewhat sensitive to slight movement to reach 485. Front meter makes it relatively easy to reach 485 RANGE. 10 minutes tops unless you are completely anal- then occasionally bias unti... 
Reactions to HP's review of Antique Sound Lab amp?
I have just received my ASL Hurricane monos and they are an unbelievable combination with the Pipedreams speakers I am using. The ASL's replace a much more expensive amplifier. 
$4500 amp beat out the Tenor OTL in the latest TAS
Srouse is partially correct-HP did say that the $1000.00 list price Phillips SACD player was better than the megabuck ACCUPHASE SACD combo - not the dCS gear. Hey lets crucify him for that. If all we can say about a reviewer is that they have ques... 
Best sound at Stereophile show.
Pipedreams/GamuT combo in a way too small room for the size of the soundfield that the system was able to produce.Very low distortion even at extremely loud levels - made some very difficult recordings sound easy to reproduce.Room size compromised... 
Gamut D200?
I agree with the analysis of Aisip above. I own both the Plinius SA-250Mk IV and GamuT D200 -using the Plinius on the woofers and the GamuT on the towers of the Nearfield Acoustics Pipedreams Loudspeakers. One additional comment- the soundstaging ... 
Great cd players that can connect directly to a power amp?
Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 upsampling Player has subminiature tube analog output and remote control of volume. SUPERB SOUNDING!! 
Best female vocals on CD
My personal favorite-Patty Larkin-try "Regrooving the Dream" or "Strangers World". Just saw her live in a 260 seat venue-remarkable voice and acoustic guitar playing. 
Pipedream Knockoff Project
FYI- Pipedreams now has a new speaker starting at under 10Kthat performs at a level quite close to the more expensive versions. 6 feet tall using same technology and basic design.Beautiful new high gloss finish on wood. 
Valhalla
I concur .They are so much better than even the vaunted SPM Reference that it is hard to believe.Pricey- but at least the cost differential gets you something-something spectacular.