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Vandersteen 2CE sig - How Loud Can You Go???
The little red led's will tell you if you are having too much fun. 
OK folks, what the best pre for under 10,000?
I run my Wadia 861 direct to the Krell FPB400cx.I will take the $10,000 i saved and buy something i really need. 
Amp advice for large great room
I have a 19 X 25 room with a 12' vaulted ceiling using a Wadia 861 direct to a FPB 400cx driving Prodigys provides me with all the high quality music one could ask for. 
Power cords for Wadia 861
I have an 861 That i have used a Kimber pk 10 gold but have replaced it with a Synergistic Research Designer Reference X series It was no contest the SR is one serious power cord. I use them on every one of my components. I even went to the troubl... 
What was your greatest epiphany?
When I found out girls didn't have cooties. 
"Junk" LP listings on audiogon - get rid of 'em
DittoThere should not be any free listings it just invites low quality at high prices.Charge a dollar it will discourage the current practices. 
Best Wadia CD Player, rate performance 1-10
when I went from an 860x to a 861 there was an improvment across the board. You can trust a company like Wadia not to come out with new models unless they are truly better. 
Wadia 861 remote questions?
I just looked at mine and I figure that because they are built in Ann Arbor where there a lot of Artists they use the same method as people that build ships in a bottle. all assembly is through the lense hole. 
Krell FPB Owner want to try Tube Amp or Integrated
Don't do it All Tube Pre amps will pass DC to safely use a tube pre you must engage some internal caps. As far as Krell amps being edgy or bright my findings are just the opposite. I am on my 3rd. Krell. How about getting rid of the pre completely... 
Decent starter cables?
You really can't go wrong with just about anything from Kimber. They are very neutral and will bring out the best in any system. 
What cables for the Vandersteen 2ce Sig.?
I used Bi focal XL had to cut one of the lugs off but there was still plenty of contact area. sounded great. upgraded to 3A sigs. and the cables were fine. It seems that many cables add a sonic signature according to the designers ears. But the En... 
boyfriend is getting on my way
You sound fairly young, but in time you will learn that men are always right. by all means listen and believe your boyfriend or any man for that matter. you are very welcome for this good advice. and good listening to your music too. 
What are you powering your Martin Logans with????
I am using a Krell fpb 300 on my Prodigys and am as happy as a puppy with 2 tails. My system consists of a Wadia 861 connected to the Krell by Select 1130 then 2 pairs of 3035's to the prodigys. System #3 on the Martin Logan site. 
Krell KSA 150 for Vandy 3A Signatures?
while my experience was not with the ksa150 I have used both the ksa100s and a fpb300 with Vandersteen 3a sigs.The sound was excellent with very good tonal balance. All krell amps are wonderfull sounding. as far as power forget about it. All krell... 
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