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Which Patricia Barber album floats yer boat?
Bigjoe writes:& the small demand's her music put on a systemDo you feel that Joni Mitchell or Bob Dylan albums place a greater demand on a system?Regards, 
QuickSilver GOLD
I picked some up at THE Show at a decent price, but am yet to try it out. Oddly enough, I picked up some SST Extreme at last year's CES from Lloyd Walker and I am yet to try that out either. What a slack-arse I am.Regards, 
new halcros dm -88s---
They were at THE Show in Las Vegas (US debut), and I heard them. They were paired with a matching Halcro preamp, and EmmLabs transport and DAC6. The speakers were the Audio Classic Project T-3.1s. Now these babies were playing VERY loud - some Rad... 
Stradivari Homage & Linn Komri: Priciest Speakers?
Don't forget the big Nolas, and the Swedish Statement (Martens) that sounded fabulous at CES 2006. Both around $130k.Regards, 
McIntosh - is it that great?
You have to like their styling. I don't. Regards, 
Bat VK75 or Mcintosh MC 402
Do you really need an amp with 400w output to drive JM Lab Utopia Micro Be's? They have an efficiency rating of 89dB (probably slightly overstated) and according to the Website - "Maximal power handling with musical program 100W". I understand tha... 
Any upcoming audio shows in the SF bay area
Thanks for the information. Regards, 
Finding Pure Water for Record Cleaning - very long
To juxtapose the two members who reached quickly in their holster for the "just enjoy the music" riposte...I congratulate you on your research and your effort. I enjoyed your "didactic tone and verbosity" very much indeed. I don't currently have a... 
DarTZeel Preamp
Mike writes:i can tell she is looking at me while singing (i don't think she's my type)That's somewhat a moot point, as you are not her's. I can see that toungue in your cheek from here ;-)Regards, 
Ever use "switched" outlets on preamp?
Avoid any power strips designed for computers or general household use. I recall a few years ago I had the bedroom system plugged into a heavy duty computer-style power strip and I was shocked by the improvement in sound when I ditched it.The Wire... 
Why not just unplug it?
The headphone circuit in my modified Sony XA777ES was disabled by Ric Schultz (EVS). I never heard it when enabled, so cannot tell you if this makes a difference.Regards, 
WHAT WOULD CAUSE JC-1 MONOBLOCK TO SELF DESTRUCT?
Thanks for posting, Richard.Regards, 
Music for Riding a Storm Out?
Raquel writes:and is disrespectful of the people who are trying their best to surviveI understand some aspects of your post (although I struggle to agree with you) but you go too far with this comment. Regards, 
PMC speakers vs B&W... has anyone compared?
Most everyone on here has not a clue what music really sounds like.Ya' think? The reality is that most members here have an excellent idea of what music really sounds like.Regards, 
Visit the Wonderful World of Analog Raul Style
05-16-05: 4yanx Re-constructedGood job. Regards,