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Aesthetix,cary audio and pass lab synergy
Great information here. I have been wondering about Aesthetix vs Pass amps recently. Haven't been able to do any comparative listening myself. I currently have a Modwright tube pre which I am very happy with. Interested how it would pair with Pass... 
YG Carmels vs Rockport Atrias
I have YG Carmel in a fairly small room (12 x 15), they are phenomenal. Since they are sealed, they work well closer to the front wall than other ported designs. I kind of fell into these speakers, they continue to amaze me. I'd love to hear them ... 
Driving YG Carmel's
I'm driving Carmels with Nuforce ref9se v3 with Modwright tube preamp. Really loving these speakers, at first they seemed a little lean, now I just think they are transparent and very revealing. I am curious to try with other amps, possibly a tube... 
Big Step Up from Totem Hawks? 10k Speakers?
Thanks, for the responses. I'm still searching, never heard the Joseph Perspectives, but I am intrigued. Any other suggestions? 
Big Step Up from Totem Hawks? 10k Speakers?
I wish there was a place where I could hear all these great suggestions. Even though I'm in a major metropolitan area, most of these speakers are hard to track down for a listen. Since I have totem, and like them, anyone heard the new totem elemen... 
Big Step Up from Totem Hawks? 10k Speakers?
Thanks for the responses. Despite the fact that they are hard to track down, the Joseph Perspectives were on my shortlist, which includes: MBL 126, Rockport Mira, Audio Physic, Nola, Usher, Wilson Benesch. Any feelings about others I've considered? 
Nuforce V3 mod
Do the amps need signal to burn in? Or just need to be powered on? 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
Thnks Ozzy, anyone else think the power to the mpc's makes much difference? 
Synergistic New Tesla Line...Any comments?
Power supply for MPC's? How much difference does it make? I'm not talking about the quatro or enigma, just plugging the mpc's in. I currently have them plugged into a cheap surge protector. Will I notice much difference if I plug them all into som... 
Planet 2000 Interconnect, please help
I do not intend to spend $500. I intend to buy used and 1/2 meter. Just wanted to use $500 retail for 1 meter as a reference point. Thanks 
Tube pre to use with Bryston 4BST
I have a vtl 2.5 tube pre with a bryston 3bst. I love the match. I paired these together on my own, and then found out that several hi-fi shops that carry these two lines also think they mate well. I believe the vtl 5.5 has balanced outs which you... 
Big Difference With New Source?
Thanks for all your input. Y'all really put in some thought and effort and I do appreciate it. I've got alot to think about. I live in Hawaii where I cannot audition ANY gear, which makes selecting components difficult. Thanks again 
DH Labs Q10 or Analysis Plus Oval 9?
Thanks for the input. But now we've got one vote for each. Since cables are system dependant, and I can't listen to them here, what should I do for a tie breaker? 
Pre amp to sub hookup, or speaker level?
If I have an inferior quality sub, am I degrading the signal by passing it through the sub on its way to the amp? My subwoofer is the lowest quality component in my system.Thanks for the help 
Pre amp to sub hookup, or speaker level?
my sub is powered. It has both speaker level and line level. My question remains. Is it ok to run a second set of wires off my main amp, or should I split the signal from the pre?I thought my question was clear, apologize if it wasn't