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Which speaker for my system?
Zigg the Quattros sound pretty good.I audition them with Ayre PRE,POWER,and CDP. What I remembered was a deep soundstage and details. The speakers where positioned 6 feet from the back wall. I don't remember focusing on the bass too much but the s... 
Isaac Hayes
One of the few persons that was certified to be COOL!!!I remember playing several songs in high school and reading the drum music to SHAFT. Hayes was also very talented around the kitchen. 
Which is the best CD-Player up to $ 10k ?
Synergy Frankiet. Synergy.At that price level you have to audition these components in your rig to determine a great match.Keep us updated with the sound of your system.Enjoy 
Belles MB-01 Monoblocks
I think I know where your trying to go with your system. But you should consider auditioning these amps. Synergy is key. I have not auditioned the Belles but can reference my experience in using monos with two-channel stepup versus single amp.With... 
Subwoofer Advice For Stereo Music System, Not HT
Check out the REL R-205...http://www.sumikoaudio.net/rel/prod_r205.htm 
Fall Flat Panel Lineup
IMO the Pioneer Elite has that film look with great black levels. The newer LCD like Samsung TOC (Touch of Color) really challenges the performance/ratio. But I don't think it looks better than my 720p Pioneer. I can get another 15% performance wi... 
Don Gruisens Raven- GRP
Check out Mountain Dance by Dave Grusin as well.GRP All-stars Live is an outstanding recording as well. 
New Rowland Criterion 2-chassis battery pre
Absolutely. I was referring to the ICEPower Power Amp technology but did need specify the pre-amps Criterion and Capri.This is fascinating stuff to me...and I don't own JRDG components. 
New Rowland Criterion 2-chassis battery pre
Guido you and Dcstep have me curious about JRDG component sound. That's because I'm open to learning about new components and innovation. If your going to spend some serious "coin" on components at least give the customer some innovation. I will c... 
Bi Amp JM Lab 936's
You can setup for Bi-wiring using Jumpers and speaker cables.Use a Jumper on speakers top terminal connected to the high frequency section and the bottom terminal connected to the bass section. Take the speaker cable and connect positive side (via... 
Bi Amp JM Lab 936's
You need to experiment and determine what sounds the best. Really depends on the amp, cables, and how the overall sonics sound from the 936s. When in mono what didn't you like about the sound?Did you use jumpers on the amps and 936's? 
CD player for Mcintosh/Krell int amp
AYRE(ax7e) with great XLR interconnects should give you the details. I auditioned the 7e with different sets of Audioquest interconnects and notice sonic difference when moving up to next level. 
McIntosh C-2200 Burn in time?
Hawk double check outlets. Where is the preamp plugged in with all the other components stacked above it?It maybe noise from the AC and other components.What kind of outlets are you using? Audiophile grade or stock? 
McIntosh C-2200 Burn in time?
Hawkey I ended up replacing my tubes pretty quick. I talked to a lot of MC guys to gain more experience.Let me know when you want to talk about which tubes to consider and where to buy. 
Which is the best CD-Player up to $ 10k ?
emm Labs SACD SE first choice.Esoteric X-01 Ayre C5Xe is also good.