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Anyone heard the new Virtual Dynamics Revelation?
I bought a pair of balanced Revelation ICs from Rick Schultz at RMAF. Since I had made a number of changes in the system immediately before RMAF I did not want to put the cables into the system when I got home. I waited a couple of weeks, during w... 
How much does your system retail for?
With the new front end I'm back to around $61,750. Give or take a few $1000?!? Wow, am I glad that I didn't pay that much for it! 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
FWIW, Barb had a little trouble getting the system working on Sunday when everyone was scheduled to visit. Vetterone went over and got everything working. Hey Vetterone, thanks for helping! 
Buying Vinyl in Vienna Austria???
Jafox, how about "Budapest" by Jethro Tull. Great flute, fun song, what more does a poor guy need??? 
Buying Vinyl in Vienna Austria???
Albert I already have the LP and the single! 
Theory about Cary amps and their reviewers
I listed the gear in my system! You asked about my speakers and I told you what I was using, what do you need, and invitation and a machine to travel back in time so you could hear how bad the cary's sound???I was not bashing, I was stating my exp... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Barb, I'm glad to hear you decided on Gracie. A tribute to the past, as well as a reminder of the grace Pat has experienced.I will be spinning Praire Wind this afternoon along with Amused to Death. At first blush it seems inappropriate, but Roger ... 
Theory about Cary amps and their reviewers
You're saying that, as if my experience were invalid because it does not coincide with yours??? 
Looking for a new powerful amp.
The new krells are really good, but I think the Classe Omicron or Omega are better. I have owned the Krell FPB 700cx, and the Classe Omicron and the omicron is simply more musical with greater resolution and reserve. JMO 
Is Star Sound Technologies out of business?
They are not out of business. I just got an equipment rack from them and am considering the purchase of a pair of caravelle speakers, if they can find a set of the wrought iron looking stands for me.They make a great product so I hope they will be... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
There has been talk about a memorial to our beloved Lugnut. The idea that Davt mentioned has been discussed before. I don't know if anyone is interested in this, but it would be nice to see something set up to maintain the presence or memory of Pa... 
Is Star Sound Technologies out of business?
http://www.starsound.biz the other site is undergoing construction, or so I was told. 
Manly Steelhead - any downside??
Downunder, there is no piece of gear that is right for everyone. I applaud you for giving the Steelhead a good audition and reaching a well reasoned conclussion. Too bad more people don't function the same way. 
Bosendoefer speakers
I have talked to a fellow AudiogoNer who heard them in New York where they showed them in a room with a person playing a piano to show how well they reproduced live music. No mean feat! 
ZYX Airy 3x/SB vs. Dynavector XV-1 or 1s
Weeeellll Siiiiiiiirrrrrssssspeeeeeedyyyyyyyy. Things are still going with the Cosmos and analog rig. I can't really say anything right now, but once everything is in place I will have exciting news to relay. I have not persued the umbilical cord ...