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Best transport for Zanden 5000 dac
the Zanden transport is the only one linkable via the proprietary clocklink type connection developed specifically for the 2 pieces therefore has a significant sonic advantage over any other transport 
Genesis 350 vs. Carver AL-III
Gregm little information here the 350 upgrade to the 350 SE isn't just changing the ribbon midrange it also adds 9 additional ribbon tweeters on the front of each speaker and believe a additional rear tweeter or 2 is added it ends up with the same... 
Tube Amp for Magnepan 3.6 - Rogue Zeus/VTL-MB450
hello Tim I can understand your viewpoint now 100% I previously owned the bat vk-120 mono blocks the stereophile power measurement results were little over 60w @ 8ohms at 1% distortion level I believe anyway they couldn't drive my Dunlavy 5 speake... 
Tube Amp for Magnepan 3.6 - Rogue Zeus/VTL-MB450
can't see why the VTL 450 wouldn't be enough power. get the infini cap version 450 it's considerably better than the Mit version 
favorite SOPRANO?
none especially female that particular frequency range just makes me want to run for cover far far away. 
CD's for auditioning
Dire Straits-On every Street album in particular " planet of New Orleans"Dire Straits- Brothers in arms album particularly "latest trick"Chesky -ultimate demonstration disk particularly Rebecca Pigeon "Spanish Harlem" 
Meitner EMM DAC6e Redbook Performance
hello Rob where you been lately? Haven't seen you posting much recently. Thought you had disappeared. Justin in California 
Carver Amazing or Magnepan?
suggest you get a planer speaker audition somewhere should be easy to locate a magnepan dealer. People either love or hate planer's. pay particular attention to the bass punch and dynamics or lack thereof use something very heavy should demonstrat... 
Spindle oil
slappy where do you purchase or obtain this "snake oil" I'm always seeing it referred to around here but nobody explains where to buy it? maybe there is a huge read insanely profitable market for this special magical substance? 
Not Enough Power???
should be enough power used a Rowland 1 with quest speakers with good success and volume also. 
Wadia 860, Levinson & Aero Cap Direct into Amp
golden_ears you own a Capitol 2? I believe you must all your posts are always about defending it. so what's the deal? what is your current system? 
Amp recommendation for Dunlavy SC V
had bat vk-120 mono blocks into Dunlavy V ate fuses every 5 minutes in the bats not a good match at all. oh the VTL 450 mentioned above does absolutely trounce the bat 120's 
Wadia 860, Levinson & Aero Cap Direct into Amp
Golden_ears more resolving than my system? And what was his system? More resolving find this hard to imagine how my system lacks resolution 48 inch ribbon midrange and 15 circular ribbon tweeters on each speaker.the frequency response of the speak... 
Wadia 860, Levinson & Aero Cap Direct into Amp
golden_ears he needs a hearing exam something is wrong if he kept the Capitol 
Got any of your dream system yet?
speakers would stay definitely. the interconnects probably also. Amplifiers more than likely also unless lottery ticket hits someday.