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kabir

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Rogue Audio M-150 upgrade to M-180
I'm a bit slow at responding, sorry. My speakers are the Gallo Ref.3. Front end being the Marantz SA11s2 with a DIY passive preamp. Interconnects are Audio Metallurgy GA-0, and speaker wire are the Soundstring. Do you think tube rolling is all I n... 
Gallo REfF3's-All their cracked up to be?
These are extremely neutral and very revealing of any upstream equiptment.There just telling you when you are, or not,moving in the direction of audio nearvana. worry not, you will get there. 
Advice on interconnect choice
Soundstring or Audio Metallurgy which is available on Audiogon auction. I have had great results with either off them. 
The BEST system you've ever built !!!!
Marantz sa11s2,DIY passive pre.,Rogue 150 mono,all connected with soundstring wire.The speakers are the Gallo Ref.3s. 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
go bankrupt 
Researching the CD/HDCD Players from China
They might sound good but they won't last long. I went through two Shanling SACD players in 2 1/2 years. The first one never worked properly and after 3 attempts to fix it at Signature Audio in Vancouver, Can., it was replaced with a newer model a... 
Spectron Musician III SE Mk.2? What Changed?
A warm hello to all my crazy audiophile buddies.I first listen to a Spectron Amp. driving a pair of Gallo's about 6 years ago and they made a huge impression. My problem lies in the fact that I've been burnt way to often in my pursuit for audio bl... 
best amp to drive Gallo 3.1's?
Rogue 150 mono blk. or try a good digital amp. with a tube preamplifier. 
Spectron Musician III SE Mk.2? What Changed?
Simons' response on 05/16/08 just convinced me not to go Spectron. 
digital Amp. Going green
Thanks for everyones input. 
digital Amp. Going green
Ok, replaceable batteries but what happens when Red Wine Audio is no longer, lets say 5 years done the road. You have retired and because you were foolish and through what little hard earned money you had on this relentless habit, you can't be run... 
digital Amp. Going green
Anyone looked into the life expectancy and cost for new batteries. 
digital Amp. Going green
The above referring to Red Wine 70.2 
digital Amp. Going green
Before I blow out my candle, how might it interact with the Galo Ref. 3s. 
digital Amp. Going green
What a dilemma, lots of conflicting opinions out there on gear and no way to hear any of them in Vancouver before I purchase. Then again I've bought all my gear that way and I have been very happy and probably very lucky. Any opinions about the ha...