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Cello Amplifier Cooling Fans?
Richard,I appreciate your suggestions, but I don't know what or where Viola is. Can you advise?Best,Chuck 
Cello Amplifier Cooling Fans?
Thanks Richard. Unfortunately though, Matthew James has none and has no idea where to get them... where are all those old Cello Performance amps ready to be cannibalized for their cooling fans? 
Best Live Albums?
Sad to say Live At Blues Alley CD is one of the worst recordings I have ever heard of a great performance. They mananged to make the songbird cold and metallic (and no, its not my gear, checked it out on highest end audio shops in Boston too). Agr... 
B&W CDM 9NT vs 804's
Having listened exensively to side by side comparisons of CDM 9, 804,and 803 using all curent Krell KAV equipment, I can say to my ear there is perhaps a slighter tighter deep bass in the 804, that was to me not always evident and not worth the $1... 
Krell KAV and B&W 804's?
If you can afford about $1000 more, look for a used Krell 2250, which is the upgrade from the 250a. Even w/ the lousy cables and ICs used by my stereo store, this is a wonderful combo. If you want to save $1000, get the CDM-9s instead of the 804s.... 
Krell KAV280p to replace my KRC3?
Fairly new to high end, just upgraded to Krell 280p, with Krell 2250, Rotel 991AE CD all connected with Siltech SQ28 G5 balanced ICs running B&W CDM-9s. It's heaven, pure and simple. All the music, in a beautifully balanced, fluid and transpar...