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Shindo and synergistic components
I tend to agree with the notion that amps are not the best value when trying to improve your system. I do allot of project management with my work and we use the term "critical path." What is the most important task that needs to get done. That co... 
Shindo and synergistic components
Eril,Can't help you on the mentioned amps. One amp that I would like to hear with a Shindo Pre is the 200 watt Moscode 401. 
Shindo and synergistic components
For me to warrant that kind of additional expense I would have to have a first class listening room and a world class analogue rig for which I have neither. I also think you would want to match all that with one of the higher end Shindo amps. That... 
Shindo and synergistic components
The Mahis are not balanced and I have never tried to mix the two. My suspicion is that they would work fine with other balanced components. I bought the Shindo purely on spec.I really like the LV IBX speakers. One word I would describe them as, is... 
Shindo and synergistic components
I have a Monbrisson with the following components:Manley Mahi Mahi Monoblocks and Living Voice Avatar IBX speakers. I am very pleased with the Monbrisson and think it is the best bang for the buck in the Shindo line up. The real value is in the wo... 
To Wavelngth USB DAC users: Best ripping/playback?
It's my impression that Gordon likes Apple because it's the path of least resistance. 
Something for Everyone in Super High Fidelity
All Mark Knopler's stuff sounds great including Dire Straits.Santana Abraxas first track is pretty cool with the cymbal shimmers. The SACD reissues of Rolling Stones are pretty good.Abbey Road is always fun and dynamic.Talking Heads sound pretty c... 
Austin City Limits
I also have the Stevie Ray Vaugn. Very intersting contrast betwean the two shows. The first show is when he was in the throws of drug addiction and it shows in the way he is acting on stage. He seems unfocused, looks pale, and just doesn't seem li... 
Review: Audio Note DAC 4.1 balanced DA converter
Thanks for your efforts in putting together this review. 
Recommendation for in-wall speaker cable
I reccomend you call the Cable Company. 
What subwoofers are suited 4 audiophiles
TBI Magellanhttp://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/tbi/tbi.htmlNot a boom boom sub. It subtly delivers the missing bottom spectrum with fast and taught bass without drawing attention to itself. It can also go very low. The stand up bass in Jazz quarte... 
Marantz versus Denon
I had the Maranzt SR 7000 and enjoyed it thouroughly. I went to seperates and decided to go back to one box. I ended up w a Underwood Modified Denon 3806 for around $2000. The feature set on the 3806 was perfect for what I needed and the sonics, a... 
Dumb Quest : Amp Clips Or Speakers Blow Up First?
Let me pass on an experience I had regarding McIntosh amps. I hooked up a MAC 602, which is 600wpc, to a couple of little Cambridge bookshelf speakers and cranked it up just to see if their Power Guard and Sentry Monitor technology would work... a... 
Refurbished Marantz SR7500 quality?
I owned a Marantz SR7000 and was very happy with it's performance. 
Any good cdp with digital inputs
Check out some of Accuphase players.