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BAT 75 SE vs. CAT JL2 or JL2 Sig.
Raquel,Very thoughtful and knowledgable response, as always.If I'm not mistaken, latest CAT JL2 Sig. use fuses, instead of resistors.Do you still have your VAC 140/140?As you probably noticed, I'm using VAC PA 90 C1 in my system, (as a temporary s... 
BAT 75 SE vs. CAT JL2 or JL2 Sig.
Outstanding,Thank you for the valuable input. 
Coincident Total Reference = any thoughts
I heard this speakers at the Venetian as well, and was very impressed. Very open, uncolored and dynamic.Killer bass.They were one of the speakers I liked at CES. Yes, they were Pure, not Total Reference 
Signal cable for DD-18?
Hi,I'm using Signal Cable wires with my DD-15 (speaker level) 
Whats your "best of CES 2008"
Albert,Actually Hansen played "The Prince" model, and I agree- the sound was breathtaking.The other speakers I liked:3A Reference "Grand Veena",Evolution Acoustics MM3,Coincident Tech. "Pure Reference",Silverline Audio "Grandeur"New flagship from ... 
Top ten tube preamps
I'm surprised, nobody mentioned Nick Doshi ALAAP preamp. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Sure,I bought Nick Doshi ALAAP preamp, which sells for $10000.(Mk. II is $12000)So it makes it twice as expensive, than Cortese, but it's defenitely not twice as good. In essense, it just serves music in a different way, and it is strictly a matte... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
I think one of the Supratek owners, posting in this thread, purchased Dodd to compare it with Supratek, and Dodd was up for sale in about a week.Whoever you are- REVEAL YOURSELF NOW!!! 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Audiophile 1958,Did you have a chance to make a direct comparison against Supratek? How does Dodd compare in the area of dynamics, one of the Supratek's strong suites? 
yet another KAB mod question
Here is what I did.I just asked Kevin which upgrades HE THOUGHT were worthwhile. I was prepared to do all the mods, he has to offer. Kevin is a very honest and straightforwardkind of person. I have found him to be a real gentleman, who is as objec... 
Report from Rocky Mountain AudioFest
Did anyone hear Nick Doshi ALAAP preamp, presented by Paragon Audio, with ATC speakers and Once Analog TT?I'd be curious to hear opinions?Unfortunately, I couldn't attend myself. 
Hum- help needed
Jea48,Maybe I wasn't clear- new ground rod is connected to the house ground as well 
Hum- help needed
Tvad, Thanks for the info on CATV.I have nothing, but a DVD connected to projector, but I do have a computer with the the cable internet connection and also a wireless router in the same room, not on the same AC circuit though. Would that be a pot... 
Hum- help needed
Hum was gradually decreased after lifting the grounds, unplugging projector and finally was gone after d/c DVI cable.I havent's restored the ground on power amps yet, will do it today.There is no cable or sat. connected to projector, just a DVD pl... 
Hum- help needed
Here is an update.Yesterday my electricians installed two new 20 A. lines for my mono blocks and fixed the two I already had- ground was not connected at all, plus the wiring was screwed up beyond belief.Anyhow- connected the amps- strong ground l...