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Revel,salon vs B&W Nautilus
I was also recently was in the market for under $20k speakers. The Revels were my second choice and I personally didn't care for the BW. They were awesome on hard rock played really loud. Large scale classical is my primary listening music with ro... 
24 bit 96khz. whats the deal?
An UPSAMPLER that takes the standard 16 bit 44.1 CD digital output and upsamples to 24 bit 96khz which has interpolative algorithms and is then D to A decoded by a 24bit 96 khz can make almost astonishing improvements on standard CDs. Until recent... 
NBS vs PS Audio: Advice needed.
The PS Audio Power Plant is amazing particularly if you have crummy and noisy AC like I do. I was highly skeptical and ended up buying 2. TAS review is accurate in my opinion. You will need a good shielded cord from the Power Plant to your equipment. 
INNERCONNECT ADVICE.
If you like clasical music I would recommend listening to the Nordost Blue Heaven. The are available on Audiogon at about 100-125 per pair. BUT, I have NO IDEA how they mate with your component. 
tube amp help CJ,VAC, or VTL
I have owned many tube amps, CJ ARC and VTL. I currently have Melos monoblocks and personally prefer them. The powersupply provides a lot of punch and the triode circuit is smooth and open without being as romantic as the CJ sound. However, if you... 
Adcom GFP750 ??????
I have a GFP 75o, and old ARC SP-11 and a Melos Maestro Gold driving Melos Monoblocks or Bryston 7B Monoblocks with Dunlavy SC V speakers. My primary source is a Theta Data III to a Genesis Digital Lens optionally a Z-Systems rdp-1 digital preamp ... 
Where can I find good value Tube AMP?
I recommend the Jolida line. I use it in my bedroom system. In my main system I have both top of the line Melos and ARC. I have also owned CJ and VTL. I replaced the Dynaco upstairs with the Jolida. There is a difference of opinion on which is the... 
Theta vs. MSB vs. McCormack
I own a Theta ProGen Va, a Theta ProGen V and an MSB Gold with a special outboard power supply. I use Illuminations Orchid D-60 and Synergistic Research cables. I also have the Genisis Digital lens and the Theta TLC. The MSB is suprisingly good an... 
Passive attenuator/ preamp
I have tried various passive devices. The sound is always cleaner. However, the interaction of DAC, interconnects and Power amp is much more noticable and could end up with a less pleasing over all sound. You have to try it. 
Shipping via UPS.
I have had just as bad luck recently with bot UPS and FedEx. Both have destroyed equipment in well packed boxes marked FRAGILE ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT and both have been a pain to get them to cough up the insurance money. Most stuff arrives OK but y...