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RCA vs. Balanced - Sonic Difference?
Balanced always has better focus, less grunge. Songle ended could have better percieved dynamics. If they are designed for it the Balanced always sound better. To me. 
TOP TEN solid state amps of all time?
While I have heard some of the models mentioned above, in perticular Jeff Rowland design group amps, I have extensively listened and own Classe upper line products, in perticular the CA-400, I own( New version CA-401, I have not heard) is a great ... 
what is everybody listening to right now
Yes, Talmadge3, You are right on the Aimee Mann's ' Bachelor no.2 ' Great songs, especially 10,11,12 tracks. Wish the recording quality was little better, that is why it spinning in the car. The record of the month ' The red girl' however is a dis... 
what is everybody listening to right now
Garfish, Thanks a lot for the ' Car wheels..' tip. I will have to check out the blues CD that you suggested. 
what is everybody listening to right now
For me it is the Radiohead's new ' Kid A'. Not really an audiophile recording, but the music is mesmerizing, top quality. Other recently added for heavy rotation is the Lucinda williams(Car wheels...) after I read some post saying that he uses tra... 
Top Ten Tuners of all Time??
Any one have had or know about the nice little tuner from NEC,the T6 and later the T6A. For the price, the performance is really great. With a right antenna it really has wonderful sound. I am remeber right, it used to be Stereophile class B for a... 
wow, a newbie power cord convert
I had similar experience few weeks ago. I had Classe Cp-45 preamp driving Dunlavy V's through the Classe CA-400 amp. Sound was great. Then recently I added the $6500 (retail) Classe SSP-50 HT processor. The processor have thicker(better?) cord. Si... 
Best amp for Dunlavy V
Snook2, I have removed my bases and speakes are now on the carpet with 3 cones inbetween. The cones tightens the bass slightly increasing the focus. Regarding the power discussions, I don't know if 30 watts will do the job. I had Classe CA-150 and... 
Classe CDP-1.5, 1 or .5 experience??
I have CDP.3 for last 2.5 years and it has performed both mechanically and sound wise flawlessly unless CD's themselves are dirty or contain scratches. Obviously I can't vouch for the other models. I also have their amps CA-400 and CAV-150, Pre-am... 
Cary 303 CD - Very Detailed - Fixes?
Jcidulka. I have auditioned the 303 CD with the Cary 300SEI/LX and the sound was very lush and intoxicating.My question: Before you try anything, MAKE SURE CD PLAYER IS BROKEN IN? 
Mapleshade Recordings..GREAT or what?
Thank you all for the repsonses.Both good and bad ones!My note earlier said that the theire artist's roster is not one of the best ones but MOST recordings sound life like in my high resolution system. ( Dunlavy V'S driven by Classe CA-400 by a Cl... 
Mapleshade speaker cables?
I completely whole heartedly agree with Sol322. In fact I am going to start my own discussion on the Mapleshade CD'S recording quality. Sol, I have their whole collection! Trying their cable did cross my mind but have not came around to. My summat... 
best inerconnect $300 to $400
Straight wire Serenade. Between preamp and amp wonders for sound. Wide and spacious sound stage, very detailed life-like sound. Blacker background. Takes long time to break-in. Between source and pre-amp try something like MIT proline balanced. Th... 
Hear ye! Thou who knowist thy speakers..
Rosstaman, Your equipment deserves Dunlavy-IV or IVa in your price range, used. You will not regret it 
Speaker Front Cover
I have found the sound without the grills more detailed, focused and more there there vs. with grills on on My Dunlavy SC-V's. Occasionally I try with them on and almost always go back to removing them. Dunlavy claims no change with or without but...