pbrennan

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What is better 1 bigger sub or 2 small ones
I use two REL subs, which are positioned close to each speaker. It's important not to 'overuse', and spend time working on intergrating them with the speakers.Finding a good dealer to help you put them in will reap huge benefits. I used Tim at 'To... 
Berkeley DAC Series 1, anything better 2.5K$
For $2.5k, the berkeley dac is a steal. I own one, and it has been providing me with outstanding music playback for years.I will say that what you use as source, (I'm using an apple G5 with a lynx card and amarra) and a good power conditioner, (au... 
Dynaudio, Devore Orangutan, or Harbeth
I would highly recommend contacting Tim at 'Tone of music' because synergy is so much of what you need to consider. Tim's a great and honest guy, and he will help steer you in the right direction. He's certainly helped me with my system, and I am ... 
Amp Suggestion for Harbeth C7es3
This current listing is a steal, and would work great with the harbeths.Naim NAC 102 Preamp + Napsc + NA 522 MM Boards (52/82) +NAP 180 Power Amplifier 
DAC woes - what to do
You should also check out the wavelength brick as well.It plays music, not hi-fi. 
Ideal Sub pairing for Quad 2805s
I'm using 2 rel 328's in my setup, and they work wonders.I'm using horning aristotles which are fast (not as fast as an electrostatic), but I recommend buying one for each speaker. Very addictive once you use them. 
Vandersteen Treo vs Harbeth 30.1
Have not heard the vandersteens but have heard the harbeths, and depending on your listening preferences (hard rock, jazz, classical?) the harbeths are outstanding, but if loud and punchy is something you require, I would avoid them. However if a ... 
Album of the year
Bowie - The Next DayHe continues to inspire. 
Berkeley DAC Series 1, anything better 2.5K$
If you can, check out the wavelength brick. It's special,and a steal at the price. 
Best Male Singers of the 20th Century
Stevie Wonder 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
Vincent- Don McClean 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Jeff Buckley, GRACEJohn Grant, QUEEN OF DENMARKJimmy Spheeris, ISLE OF VIEWJoy Division, CLOSERGenesis, THE LAMB LIES DOWN 
Best Live Album Ever...
Thin Lizzy Live & Dangerous. 
One artist, band, you keep coming back to
The Waterboys.Mike Scott can be inspired, and when he is, as with his latest album. Which puts W. B. Yeats poem's to music, a little masterpiece appears. 
Pre-amp with balanced suggestions?
Sorry, I should have mentioned that the OM1 is fully balanced, in and out.