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EMM Labs CDSDse
Tom sent you follow-up email.Pierre 
EMM Labs CDSDse
Here is the firmware file update:C:\emm_CDSA_usb_19b\CDSA_101807.binI updated my EMM player in March of 2008. 
Fully balanced SS pre for McIntosh 402?
Try the C46 Antonkk. 
EMM Labs CDSDse
Tom I have the new update.For minute there I was thinking it was another software upgrade since March of this year.From my sources, the Emm web site should be changing to allow Emm owners to register components and easily determine via email or li... 
EMM Labs CDSDse
What version is the new update? 
Hawks vs Model one sig.
No not at all. I think you will get better bass results and better overall performance. I'm not talking about playing your system loud. Just better performance in the midrange and bass. My Vienna Acoustics Haydn (Home Theater) are powered by Music... 
Hawks vs Model one sig.
9200 and the Hawks.The 9200 has high current 40A with larger toridal transformer. 
Krell Resolution 3 vs Dynaudio C1; Focal Micro Be
Perhaps the difference will be in 8 inch mid bass driver in the Krell Res. 3. Auditioned the Focal Micro and Dali Helicon 300 and really it was a toss up. My decision later leaned toward the Dali for several reasons but I could have lived with the... 
Speaker for MC-501
How about...Dali Helicon 400mk2 or 800mk2 (ribbon tweeter combo is great for vocals) 
best loudspeakers for full Gryphon system
Good luck with the Gryphon system. Other recommendations:Avalon Indra 18kSonus Faber Elipsa 20kSonus Faber Cremona M 12kVienna Acoustics The Music 27kVerity Parsifal Ovation 20k 
Preamp recommendations up to $2000
Check the "goN" for the following:SSJeff Rowland Capri S preamplifier with phono cardTubesConrad Johnson Premier 17LS line stage preampShindo Aurieges LHovland HP-100 with mm and mc-7 phono 
McIntosh MC275 / Audio Research VS-110
In my two channel, I use balanced interconnects throughout. I checked with other more experienced MC275 owners and that is what most of them use and recommend. 
TRELJA in Denver - 2008
Thanks for the report.What about that HQ Reel to Reel from United Audio? 
Suggestions for 12AU7 & 12AT7 Tubes - VTL 2.5
Bssk you may find that these tube vendors may not have all the tubes you want. Good you have options. Kevin is great resource as well as Andy. Also try Doug's TubesDoug knows his tubes. 
Suggestions for 12AU7 & 12AT7 Tubes - VTL 2.5
My McIntosh C500 preamp has matched quad of Black Sable - Mullard ECC83/12AX7. Check out Tube Depot Preamp Tubes