mikesinger

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Review: Porter Port AC Outlet Customized Hubbell 8300 Tweak
agree with the above comments...shockingly great upgrade...night and day difference !!!! 
ipod balanced output
is 6 db gain 2x the voltage ????? 
ipod balanced output
does the bl-1 set up the voltage ???? 
My system suggestions on improving bass - Totem
you have a couple different options..sub- add a used relcables- xlo signature 2 interconnect- very neutral and incredible bassspeaker cables- the satori and a little bland imo. it is not a bad cable but a little closed off at both frequency extrem... 
Which Solid State Amplifier is Making you Happy?
classe cam 350's... 
Would you buy speakers with out first listening ?
tough call... you can get a general impression by here and audio review...but will have no idea how they will interact with you room and gear... 
Which speaker is the master of IMAGING ????
spica tc50, tc60, angelescelestion 600, 700(700se are pretty amazing)audiostatic eslmagnapan older ribbons, and 1.6audiophysic virgo & libra(current speaker)joesph audio pearlalon proteaus 
Active Biamping of Your Dreams for Magneplanars
classe cam mono 350's 
Audioquest Volcano vs Mont Blanc
hsve tried both-the volcano (non dbs) and monte blanc(dbs)..the monte blanc is a smooth(polite) but the volcano has explosive dynamics and more neutral (has a corperate sound)..both are nice cables but a little uninvolving for my taste. i think yo... 
Cary SLI-80: static when I touch the balance knob
what type of shoes were you wearing ? 
What preamp should I buy ?
would consider a bat...they make high quality gear that is very flexible and relaible. there customer service is second to none.would consider the the bat 3vki(with remote) for under or around $1000. over a $1k take your pick....vk30 (bargain imo)... 
BAT preamp owners
have a vk-30 and really, really like it alot. it needs the best 7308's/6922 you can afford and the best powercord you can afford (the unit is very sensitive to power cords and they will the sound).I have very good luck with the audience power cord... 
Help Need input-Hydra vs New Speaker Cables
speakers cables first..(btw you didnt mention interconnects and power cords).would system cabling first - that should hold you off for a while. then look at power conditioning. 
Classe CA-400 amp trips
i think you are lucky...bat and classe service and turn around is first rate...to ship, repair, and return ship in 30 -45 days is $%&*$$%@# incredible imo.had a cd player repaired 2 times and it was gone 6 months out of the 8 month ownership. ... 
Classe CA-400 amp trips
this is going to sound strage but this happen to me once (i have classe cam monos and a bat vk30) and it occured when i was wearing slippers that cause static electricity. i touched the cd player and it caused the pre to shut down and turned back ...