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Tannoy VS Dynaudio
I don't have enough experience to comment on the Dynaudios, however I have a pair of vintage 12" Tannoy Monitor Golds with the doped paper surrounds in custom cabinets that are well braced and made of baltic birch and walnut veneers, crossovers re... 
which el 84 amp or integrated
Look for some vintage el84 Pilot amps. They are not much to look at but are simply some of the most beautiful sounding amplifiers ever made. 
Dunlavy SC-IV Help
Hello Meadowman,I have had a pair of SCIV's for at least 10 years now. They are great speakers and are very easy to drive. I have had great luck using a Bel Canto SET40 which is a stereo amplifier using a single 845 directly heated triode in singl... 
SET Amp question
I've had great luck with a BelCanto SET40 (stereo amp using single ended 845's) driving my Dunlavy SCIV's which are 91dB and a stable 4-5ohm load. Dynamic, extended at the frequency extremes, huge soundstage, great body/harmonics/detail and provid... 
Wyred DACS
Hi Bill,Thanks for the quick update! Looking forward to hearing more from your "serious evaluation". What is it about using windows that makes it far from optimum? If I were to get this, I'd be using it with my laptop which is Windows Vista Home P... 
Wyred DACS
Thanks Bill,Looking forward to your report. Take care,No Regrets 
Wyred DACS
Hi Bill,I was wondering if you have had an opportunity to audition the Tranquility Dac as of yet? You originally thought you might receive it back on the 18th. 
SONY XA5400ES - Preliminary Observations
Metralla,How does the 5400 compare to your XA777ES? 
Wyred DACS
Hi Paul,Thanks for the response. I am primarily a vinyl guy, however there are times when I am putzing around the house that I like to have music on in the background. That is when I toss on a CD or more often then not, Pandora Internet radio from... 
Wyred DACS
Paul,I'm curious as to if you have used the USB input on the Bryston DAC? If so, how do you think it performs via the USB.Thank you for sharing your thoughts.No Regrets 
Wyred DACS
Hi Bill,I look forward to hearing your thoughts about the Tranquility Dac. Have you ever spent time with the Bryston Dac?Thanks,No Regrets 
Wyred DACS
Thank you Paul for sharing that with us. I think there is a good chance that I can find a Bryston dealer not to far from home. I will check them out.Thanks again. 
Wyred DACS
Bill, when do you think you will be comparing to the Tranquility Dac? I would think that would be an interesting comparison. 
Wyred DACS
Hi Paul,I know what you mean. What other dac are you considering? Will you be using the usb input?Thanks,No Regrets 
Wyred DACS
"The Havana sounds bloated in comparison."What do you mean by that exactly? Could you expand on this a little?Thank you.