missioncoonery

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Solid state warm up?
Call Glenn Poors in Champaingn IL..he is a Dyn dealer and part owner of BAT..he can get to the truth for you. 
world's best preamp closest to real sound stage
Seems an odd question if your concerns are to buy the "the best pre made" running Von schweikert vr-4 jr speakers..IMO get better speakers, then build around them.The BEST pre wont matter until ya do 
Best Solid State Amp w/ Avalon Eidolon Diamonds
IMO ,I completely agree with Rtn1(Avalon and Pass).....and on a side note he has an amazing system,congrats! 
REL G1 vs JL Fathom F113 subwoofer
IMO,I think the Rel is an excellent choice.For someone to say "JL113 cleaner faster better" is just foolish at best. 
Does Mcintosh MC75 drive B&W 802D well?
Ive owned several pairs of MC 75s over the years and never thought they did anything very well(no detail at all),and of course my dislike of the 802D is documented on this forum.If the Mac are a must keep I would venture into vintage Tannoys or si... 
Seeking advice on how to improve my system
IMO, if we are just looking at the components and not at setup or treatment I would dump that Sony 5400 followed by the Theils 
Amp for Focal Scala Utopia
C2300mc275 When I had Focal utopias I ran Pass Labs,sounded amazing!You may have to rethink your pre amp as well. 
Amp for Focal Scala Utopia
Lapierre ..Nice system I like your setup,try borrowing a SS amp like Pass labs,Boulder etc etc on those ribbons and then tell us what your thoughts are on the 275..just a suggestion. 
Amp for Focal Scala Utopia
IMO I have to agree with your thoughts about the 275 being too slow and not detailed enough for your speakers,that was my reasons for moving on with that amp when I owned one a few years ago.I think thats one of the down sides of McIntosh.I also d... 
Piano Notes On Harbeth SHL 5
"so is it only me" No its not only you,IMO if you like the speed,transparency,detail etc of Dynaudio theres really no way to go with Harbeths.Although Ive never owned Harbeths(and never would)Ive listened to them way too many times and always came... 
Speaker cable vibration?
For once I agree w/Audiofeil 
Playstion one audiophile stereophile review
LOL...Yea it cracks me up when I read what all these guys are doing spending bucks for mods and upgrades to this THANG..Cant make a silk purse out of a sows ear!!!! 
Playstion one audiophile stereophile review
The D/A converter on playstation one is high end like $5000 D/A converter CD player but if upgrade the power supply they will sound more increable and unbeatable price VS $5000 CD playerYou must spend alot of time in Humbolt co 
Playstion one audiophile stereophile review
I have 2..and IMO they are just average,sounding about the same as my old player I retired in the early 1990s.If you think these "smoke" you havent heard a real great player! 
Nuforce & HiFi
IMO,its a cheap tweek to try.For me its snake oil as I tried different fuses in different systems and heard nothing really