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Genesis 350 vs. Carver AL-III
your room dimensions will not be sufficient for the Genesis 350 speakers I'd say I believe the Genesis V would be better for your room they are considerably smaller speakers they have excellent reviews. 
Recommended Transports for an Audio Aero DAC
used data III $1200 and under here 
I'd like to buy a cd recorder . Please help.
the Pioneer mentioned above was the 739 and later the 839 model if purchasing used be sure the source 3 disk changer transport is working they break alot. 
Genesis 350 vs. Carver AL-III
no comparison not even close. Genesis will absolutely murder the Carver in every sonic parameter period. Look for the 350 se version it's got better ribbons and better tweeters than the 350. the Genesis V model is a cheaper alternative to the 350 ... 
Audio Aero Capitole MKII- Direct into Amp?
works excellent direct into amplifier has about 100 steps of volume adjustment also has balance adjustment. Is a very high quality preamp better? Don't really believe it would justify the cost if it is better. Some people say better with preamp so... 
Recommended Transports for an Audio Aero DAC
Theta Data III or Levinson 37 
Tube power amp - keep on continually?
preamps are good left on continuously for best performance but power amps isn't a good idea the consumption of electricity is pretty high and the effect on the life of the tubes just doesn't justify the performance gains. Besides 30 minutes it tak... 
I need info on the H2O amps.
http://www.apogeespeakers.com/search the forum on the link above believe there is pictures and info also 
Looking for some sax sp music
Plato is correct regarding the "Trio jeepy" recording excellent sonics. I would recommend Joshua Redman "wish" with guitarist Pat Metheny and the master rhythm section of Charlie Haden on bass and Billy Higgins on drumshas excellent sax rendition ... 
Brands that require dealer for service
believe they deal directly with the consumer 
Help who the best?
BAX global 
Brands that require dealer for service
they are not alone. I agree because the dealer is usually pissed off because you purchased it used and therefore you get alot of attitude usually. Manufacturer should deal directly with the equipment owner for service. believe Wadia usually does a... 
Amp/Preamps to go with Snell B Minors?
if you stand in the corner behind the speakers is the bass sounding heavy and excessive? If so you have a bass standing wave problem in your room which needs some treatment to eliminate it. 
Best redbook CD playback system for $30k
new equipment what's that? used $30k system will beat $75k new system. used Genesis 201 speakers $15,000used current spec VTL 450 amps $6,000used GNSC Statement Wadia 861 CD player $6,000used XLO Limited Ed. IC's $1500used XLO Ulimited Ed. speaker... 
VTL Tetrode/Triode
he probably leaves the tube cages off as I also do