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Pre and power amp for Vandersteen 3A Signature?
I have heard the 3a signature at a local dealer with both the ayre 2ch amp (5xe?) and the parasound 2ch amp the a21, bith were using the parasound jc2 as the pre amp. For me personally I liked the parasound combo better. It was a transparent prese... 
Lexicon BD-30 universal player
One other issue is the credibility of reviewer who compared the lexicon to the oppo. This reviewer compared the two players directly and said the lexicon was far superior to the oppo! What does that tell us about the state of the audio industry?Jo... 
Rack/component fans?
Where would you locate your fans on a cabinet?Joe in Mobile 
Lexicon BD-30 universal player
I am really glad I started this thread. I would hate to think that myself or others would have been duped by lexicon! The issue for me now is what would happen if reviewers started pulling the thread a little harder (more in-depth mechanically) wh... 
Cd/sacd player for under 2K?
Thanks for all the input so far. I hope to hear more ideas. My only concern with universal players is a potential trade-off in capabilities. I haven't heard the esoterics yet, but I am leaning toward keeping the dvd side separate from the cd side.... 
New Parasound Gear News?
Why would room correction be so important in a system? Can you have it done by an system that is external to the processor?Joe in Mobile 
New Parasound Gear News?
Thanks for the link! If it doesn't have audyssey, how big a deal do you think that is?Joe in Mobile 
Playing iPod thru car system?
Hi Y'all, Thanks for all of the ideas. I went and bought a Phillips cassette adapter that incl a charger for my ipod for $20 at Walmart today. I gave it a quick spin and it sounded great. I will keep my fingers crossed but the outlook is promising... 
Wadia 170i transport experience?
I'll accept the assignment, but it will have to wait a bit. I'll keep y'all posted when I do.Joe in Mobile 
Wadia 170i transport experience?
Hi, Don't take it personally that I asked the question again. I am not familiar with dacs so I was asking the question for enlightenment. I realize that no one has replied specifically re/nakamichi and the wadia, but hope springs eternal. Thanks a... 
Wadia 170i transport experience?
I have never used a dac. How would I use it in the setup with my nakamichi? What type of dac?Joe in Mobile 
Wadia 170i transport experience?
Would the wadia just plug straight into the back of the nakamichi via the coaxial cable? I am waffling whether it is worth a $300+ experiment to find out how it sounds. I have spent more than this foolishly at times, but times are alot tighter. St... 
Wadia 170i transport experience?
The question I have would the wadia sound good going to my nakamichi av-10 thru the coaxial output of the wadia to the coaxial input of my av-10? Thanks.Joe in Mobile 
should speakers be coupled or decoupled?
What about using Auralex pads? What is your opinion on these?Joe in Mobile 
How would you compare these two Vandersteens?
How do you think they would sound with a NHT powered sub also being used?Joe in Mobile