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Tidal Contriva Diacera or Aerial 20T V2
Calloway, now you know what I know! My brief time with the Piano Cera has been absolutely reveletory. As I write this I am out of town and I can hardly wait to get back! 
Tidal Contriva Diacera or Aerial 20T V2
I am using the Stage 3 Magnus speaker cable and most likely will be ordering the same interconnects soon (with the Tidal Piano Cera). 
Rowland 2 or Accuphase A50?
I went from a Rowland Model 10 to an Accuphase A-50V. The Accuphase was significantly better in every way. That being said, the A-50V is both a newer design and much more expensive than the Model 2 which went out of production back in 1999. So not... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Tidal Contriva Diacera SE for large to medium rooms, followed closely by the Tidal Piano Cera for small to medium sized rooms. 
Tidal Contriva Diacera or Aerial 20T V2
Mike, I think Geopolitis may be right on this one, although it does seem to make more sense to have all internal wiring the same. I know there is no SE option offered on the Piano (classic and Cera) and Amea. That being said, the Diacera versions ... 
Tidal Contriva Diacera or Aerial 20T V2
George, am I correct in the assumption that the internal wire in the Contriva Diacera SE from the crossover to the drivers is the same on all versions of the Contriva (and the same as what is used in the Contriva and the Amea/Piano)? 
Tidal Contriva Diacera or Aerial 20T V2
Mike, you may pleasantly surprised with the performance of the standard Contriva. I for one am blown away as to how extraordinary my Piano Ceras are and can't imagine that the Diacera upgrade (at almost twice the price) would offer a level of impr... 
Tidal Contriva Diacera or Aerial 20T V2
So it sounds as if you're inclined to go with the Contriva an opposed to the Contriva Diacera SE with upgrades considered at a later time? 
1080i vs 720p
Elizabeth:The picture quality generally is better in 720p.Prpixel:I have to agree with Elizabeth; 1080i looks better than 720p.??????? 
Tidal Contriva Diacera or Aerial 20T V2
Mike, the Verity is absolutely world class. What does the Tidal have that the Verity does not? 
Focal Mini Utopia vs Merlin MXe
Farmdoc, I had my Alana updated to Mk III status (from Mk II) by David Gill last month. It's easy when he only lives five miles from my home. At the same time he installed balanced outputs which happen to be the preferred mode of operation for my ... 
Top ten tube preamps
Gill Audio Design's Alana Mk III, phenomenol with my Einstein power amp. 
PC for Running Springs conditioner
Interestingy, yesterday I replaced the stock Cardas cord that came with my Haley (branded Mongoose from Running Springs) with the Elrod EPS-3 Signature as well and heard a significant improvement. I had been using the EPS-3S with an Accuphase powe... 
Vintage amp repair in Southern New England
I have the guy for you! Try David Gill of Gill Audio in North Providence, RI. In addition to building his own branded components, he is involved in modifications and upgradea to vintage equipment. You can reach David at www.gillaudio.com. 
OPPO BDP-83 audio output question
Slanski62, I know the question is directed toward the BDP-83. However, the BDP-83SE is an entirely different animal with a much better chipset. I have ordered the Nuforce edition and I think it will probably beat my Reimyo.