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Panel Sound
Thanks, would the gallos have a similar sound? 
Gallo 3.5 or Martin Logan Ethos?
Thanks for the response on the SA amp. I also have read good things about the VR-33 in this same price point. They also have a wide sweet spot. 
Gallo 3.5 or Martin Logan Ethos?
What do you like better on the Gallos? Also is the sub amp necessary? I would power them with a 200 watt B&K and have a sub for low bass. 
Gallo 3.5 or Martin Logan Ethos?
Thank you for the input. Have you ever listened to Martin Logan's Vantage, Ethos or Spire? 
Gallo 3.5 or Martin Logan Ethos?
Anyone? I noticed the Gallo's are no longer being made, anyone know why? 
From Klipsch to Zu Omen Def
Vr4 jr and they were very smooth but laid back compared to the Klipsch 
Apple TV sound quality as a transport
I recently upgraded from ATV1 to the current ATV3 and I swear it sounds better into my Channel Island's VDA-2 Dac. Is this possibly because of the 16/48 upconversion? Placebo effect? Alcohol? 
Cary SLP98L vs Juicy Music Peach II
I have recently been thinking about making this switch again. I like the Peach because it has 2 modes but I still don't think it has the "tubey" midrange that I often hear described with the Cary. On the Peach the Lo-Z mode has excellent dynamics ... 
Should I buy the B&W 804d's or 805d's
What are everyones thoughts on the new 804di vs the older 803d? 
Apple TV sound quality as a transport
The files are all applelossles, I am very happy. Does the CIA dac get rid of jitter? I don't hear any harshness, what does jitter sound like? 
Apple TV vs. Apple Mini
This is interesting to me. I recently switched from a DVD Changer into a Channel Island DAC to an Apple TV into the same DAC. I was under the impression that the DAC was ultimately responsible for the sound but I swear it actually sounds better. T... 
Thoughts on the new 804d
Anyone??? Anyone hear the new 804 Diamond? 
Zu Essence vs B&W
i had a chance to go listen to the Spire's yesterday. I was actually disappointed. They did some things great, vocals were very upfront but so was everything else. They sounded interesting but not real. It seemed like the drums, guitar everything ... 
Zu Druid upgrade kit
I am looking at the Essence(moving from Klipsch RF-7) i listen to lots of singer songwriter Dylan, David Gray, Damien Rice and classic rock Beatles, Floyd, etc. How would the Essence work with this type of music? I like the RF-7s but feel like the... 
Spendor S8e Vs Zu Druid Cayin Vs Wyred ST-250
Very interesting, i am considering the Zu Essence, upgrading from Klipsch RF-7, anyone familiar with Klipsch and the Essence?