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Review: David Berning Co MicroZOTL Tube amp
Well, something isn't adding up here. It's laughable to think that the Micro is a colorless amp, but maybe you do not consider its coloration a weakness. This is a 'review', though, and I believe it is necessary to include any deviation from nothi... 
What will become of my beloved CDs?
My guess is that they will become retro-styled coasters. I'm going to miss some of those music stores, though. 
Questions - returning to analog
Tim, relative to other types of components (e.g. amps, CDPs) the return in good sound for higher quality, more expensive TT rigs is high. I am not you, but I would and have bitten the bullet. Are you in a position to listen to some players at a de... 
Which has a greater effect on music,int.amp or CD?
HD- the 'truth' of the recording can turn in to lies by the time the speakers get a hold of the signal. Ever play the game, telephone? It is more complicated than this (as in this thread), but good components lie less than bad ones. Good component... 
Words From the Wise
"You can't cheat an honest man" applies well to audio consumerism. 
Which has a greater effect on music,int.amp or CD?
Thanks for answering, Matty. I was just checking to see if there were any confounds to your previous statement.Joel - IME, warmth and detail are not opposites, they can coexist. When under a certain budget though, they are often opponents. 
Which has a greater effect on music,int.amp or CD?
Get the CDP that has the tone you want, and then the amplification that doesn't ruin its strengths. This has advantages, especially upgrading advantages, over getting an amp that replaces the sound of the CDP with its own, although this may work. ... 
Audiogon/Asylum and magazine reviewers posts
"I wonder if Mr. Rubinson's current opinion has anything to do with the post here back in early June I left regarding his boorish behavior I witnessed in an elevator at the HE show in NYC."I doubt it. Mr. Rubison's comment is the summary of main r... 
Review: GR Research AV1+ Monitor
Very well done Martice. This is easily the best, most complete audiogon review I have seen. 
Need a TERRIFIC phono stage at a GREAT Price?
Forget it, Adam. He'll never get to the point. It would be nice, though, if you gave us readers more of a reference (e.g. other stages). 
When will the "Madness" stop
Sandle4 - you may enjoy going through the virtual systems and reading the owner-comments. Maybe you should type your up. 
Power cable question.
Aftermarket cords do not necessarily produce better sound than OEM, which is strong evidence of their utter system and component dependency. Do you think your amp would be able to take advantage of the more expensive cable, assuming the quality of... 
Review: David Berning Co MicroZOTL Tube amp
Your review implies to me that besides that output power, any limitation or weakness of the Micro is not siginificant enough to include. Is that true? Would you recommend it to an A.G. owner? 
Review: Rega Planet 2000 CD Player
You have heard all those CDPs and that is all you can say about the Planet, nothing? 
Am I the only one who thinks B&W is mid-fi?
"Ohlala what would you recommend to someone with my tastes that would outperform the Linns for a similar price."That was my point. If your taste is Linn and alike, then it easy to say they are The best speaker. I bought Hales instad of Ninkas, but...