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VAC Signature MKIIa pre-amp
I find my VAC Signature MKIIa pre-amp sounds great with every amp I tried, both SS and tube. Every time it's removed from the loop, the degradation is amazingly obvious. It's the foundation to my system.This is the 1st tube component that I have n... 
Volume Settings on Squeezebox Touch and other ???
Wow! Even SB3 has a fixed setting. I guess only option is setting volume to 100%I hope there's a replacement for the Transporter. I like all the features, AES/EBU digital input, analog XLR output ... 
Volume Settings on Squeezebox Touch and other ???
I don't have a Touch but a MW Transporter ... I assume you are running Squeezebox server on a pc. In the Settings page, I think it's the Audio tab, set digital volume to 100% fixed and now you can use your preamp or DAC to control the volume.If it... 
Bel Canto Ref 1000 vs. Spectron Musician III Mk 2
Coxhaus, what does 1 dimension sounds like? Do you mean 2 dimensional?Your Classe is probably higher current so better control of the bass. 
sonic frontier line 2 se+
6550c, did you buy your SFL2 new or used? Did you roll any tubes?I had a SFL1, SFL2, Line 3SE+ and Power 3SE+ and NEVER had an issue. The pre(s) were used with many amps but mainly Krells (KSA100a, FPB300 and FBP600) and the Pwr 3, and they sound ... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Samson monoblock amps Amplifier
Thanks! Samson is the final piece to the puzzle. Because of the Samsons, I plan to get a Dude and TRL digital mod for a shootout. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Samson monoblock amps Amplifier
I'm using EW Andra IIs. It's a very current hungry speaker and works well with the Samsons. Biggest improvements over the tube amp are dynamics and bass. Holst The Planets, Sonny Rollins, Art Pepper ... never sounded so good. You can feel the dyna... 
Review: Tube Research Labs Samson monoblock amps Amplifier
Recently I took delivery on a new pair of TRL Samsons and I have to agree with this review 100%. This purchase was solely based on research with NO pre-purchase auditions so really didn't know what to expect and was kind of nervous. To my surprise... 
Logitech Touch vs Duet
Ozzy, have you tried 24/96 flac downloads? It's amazing ... checkout hdtracks.com. Touch supports 24/96 but not sure about your Cary 306 SACD.I can't consistently ear a difference between a transport and pc but sometimes I find it sounds better vi... 
Anyone else tried the Acoustic Systems Liveline?
Hifisoundguy, how is it better? What other cables have you tried? What's your system? 
Logitech Touch vs Duet
Due to the distance between my MW Transporter and listening chair, I bought a Duet only to use as a remote. I like having my music collection at my finger tips. For me it was just plug and play without any issues. Got a great deal from Crutchfield... 
Logitech Duet vs. Dedicated Transport
I was using a SB3 to a Benchmark DAC1 with PCX XLR mod. Then it was replaced with a ModWright Transporter in order to play 24/96 files.Recently I bought a Duet to control the Transporter and a Logitech Boom to replace my analog boom box.I run ever... 
Anyone else tried the Acoustic Systems Liveline?
My impressions are similiar to Murataltuev. I've replaced all my Synergistic Apex ICs and spkr cables with ASI Livelines. These are definitely keepers for a very very long time.I also know several local audiophiles have replaced all their top of t... 
does Krell KRC-3 power turn off?
I suggest just leave it on ... A preamp draws low current but depending on the power strip, it could have a negative effect on the sound quality. 
Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick?
Zu Varial IC. After reading the 6moon review and contact Srajan Ebaen, I gave it a shot. At the time, it best my AQ Sky and Cardas GR.The Zu Ash is also an excellent digital cable for the $$.