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CES is almost upon us.
I'll be there too. No hotel reservations yet. Looking forward to it. Last year was a blast! 
Shure V15 mk5 vs Dynavector 10x5
I think I meant to say the most recent Shure cartridge: the V15Mxr. I don't know how it differs from the v5. 
Cary Amps Using EL-34's
It appears that both the Rocket 88 and the SLM-100, while sold stock with 6550's, can accomodate EL-34's. I've just purchased an SLM-100, which will provide about 120w in push-pull and 60w in triode mode using EL-34's, per communication with Cary.... 
GMA Europas-first impressions
Roy - how efficient are the Europas? Would they work with an SET amp of few watts: 4, 6, or 8? Thought it might make a nice combination with a Darred SET for a not-too-expensive system.Thanks, Peter 
What after Aleph 3, need more juice?
Unfortunately, you cannot bridge the Aleph 3's (per info from Pass Labs). 
Recommendations for Balanced Interconnect...
Well, I have a pair of Musiclink Plus MM's and a pair of XLO Signature 2's coming. I'll try them out with my current setup, and when I get the Aesthetix, and provide some feedback here. Thanks all for your suggestions. 
warm amp ss around 650
I've got the Odyssee Stratos dual mono, and I find it relatively warm for a SS amp, without quite good detail. The stereo version, I've heard, is quite good too. It may well be worth trying to extend your budget by $100 or $150 to get the stereo v... 
Use of Digital Amps: Need serious help
LG,I just want to share my understanding of how digital amps work - derived from the PS Audio page for the HCA-2 (a Class D digital "switching amp"). In your entry, you note that:"Apparently all digital amps take the analog signal that you send it... 
Recommendations for Balanced Interconnect...
Gunbei - yes, I did run a number of amps with the Proac 2.5's, including both Alephs, an ARC VT100 mark ii, the Bruce Moore. Among those, I like the Bruce Moore slightly more (!) over the ARC, and both more than the Alephs (which had a nice smooth... 
Recommendations for Balanced Interconnect...
I'd like to try the Transparent cables, but I could use a bit more advise! There are so many versions out there... and my price limit remains around $300. As for the Musiclink Super, there is the original, the XL version, and now the MM version. T... 
Amp for Wilson Watt Puppy 7
Wow! That wasn't my experience with the Lamms! 
Amp for Wilson Watt Puppy 7
At CES this January, I heard them with the Lam 18wpc single ended ML2 amp, as well as the ML1, and I thought the ML2-System 7 combination both surrounded terrific and better than the ML1. IMHO - I would prefer the ML2. I thought it also sounded be... 
ideas on all the mods offered on jolida amps
To be honest, I had mine modded into a 302b/305b convertable, so it could run all three types of tubes (6550, KT88, EL34). I got a new volume control, cardas wiring, new caps, soft diodes... the upgrade didn't do as much as I'd hoped. I still foun... 
What kind of power wakes up electrostatic speakers
Well... I think I got it right from Innersound... If anyone can clear this up, please do. Thanks. 
What kind of power wakes up electrostatic speakers
By the way, Innersound told me that their ESL amp is indeed a "switching" amp. That's why it runs so cool. How does this relate to switching amp's generally poor capability to deal with wide impedence ranges? Clearly the ESL handles this kind of v...